#oregon

Oregon's K-12 schools are experiencing an educational crisis. Districts statewide face declining enrollment, budget deficits, and reduced federal funding. This situation is leading to widespread budget cuts and faculty layoffs. Portland Public Schools plans a $50 million budget reduction impacting 288 faculty members. Gresham-Barlow and Reynolds School District also announced significant staff reductions. These cuts affect various programs, including instructional coaches, tutoring, and arts pathways.

Portland, Oregon

https://psuvanguard.com/oregon-k-12-schools-face-education-funding-cuts/

TriMet announced upcoming layoffs and budget cuts. The revised budget reduces spending by $64.5 million for fiscal year 2027. This includes approximately 170 layoffs of both union and non-union workers. The agency's deficit is growing faster than it can be reduced. TriMet currently faces a $224 million shortfall.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.kptv.com/2026/05/23/more-layoffs-cuts-expected-trimet-considers-updated-budget-with-rising-costs/

Republic National Distributing Company plans layoffs in Oregon. The company expects to cut 146 positions. This action follows plans to sell its operations. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on June 17. Affected workers are represented by a union.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.koin.com/news/business/146-workers-laid-off-as-oregon-alcohol-distributor-finalizes-sale/

The Portland Trail Blazers laid off over 70 employees. This cut nearly 18% of their workforce. Hall of Famer Tina Thompson was among those affected. She had served as a scout for the team for nearly four years. New owner Tom Dundon initiated these cost-cutting measures.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026/05/trail-blazers-layoffs-include-hall-of-famer.html

The Portland Trail Blazers dismissed at least two dozen business staff members. This action reflects major organizational changes under new owner Tom Dundon. Blazers president Dewayne Hankins confirmed the business restructuring. The cuts reached positions as high as senior vice president. The team seeks public funding for Moda Center renovations amid cost-cutting scrutiny.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.wweek.com/news/business/2026/05/19/blazers-make-a-round-of-layoffs-under-new-owner/

When PK passes, this business will move out of Oregon, every single study has shown so. Keep their "AWESOME" campus for necessary departments that need high visibility to stay cool. Ditch all the WA County Warehouses they branded, relocate options for employees. No Fortune 500 business without the anchor of PK will stay. There is a reason they've built good relationships for expansion in business-friendly states....any business owner understands this. Nike owes Oregon nothing at this point.

Portland State University announced plans to lay off 52 faculty and staff members. This action is part of a broader financial sustainability plan. The university aims to close a $35 million budget deficit by fiscal year 2028. Two academic departments, University Studies and Conflict Resolution, are slated for elimination. The provisional plan also includes a tuition increase and affects nine departments total.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.wweek.com/news/schools/2026/05/14/portland-state-university-eyes-52-layoffs/

Augusta Sportswear will close its Coburg facility. This closure is scheduled for July 17. Up to 83 employees will be laid off. A limited number of employees may transfer. The facility produces Pacific Headwear custom hats.

Coburg, Oregon

https://www.klcc.org/economy-business/2026-05-14/georgia-based-clothing-company-to-close-its-coburg-facility-lay-off-up-to-83-people

Oregon educators protested outside Nike stores on Saturday. The "Just Sign It" campaign targeted Nike in Eugene and Portland. Protesters demanded Nike pay $2 billion to the state. They claim this amount was saved through a 2012 tax deal. Teachers linked Nike's tax deal to recent school district layoffs.

Eugene, Oregon

https://www.kezi.com/news/local/oregon-teachers-rally-at-nike-stores-after-200-layoffs-in-eugene/article_62e3e9b5-68d0-47c9-ab35-fff786798100.html

Eugene School District 4J issued layoff notices. A total of 176 employees received these notices. The notices were sent on May 1. This action addresses a significant budget deficit. The district faces a $46.4 million shortfall.

Eugene, Oregon

https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/education/2026/05/08/eugene-school-district-4j-lays-off-176/89968393007/

Asante announced plans to cut at least 300 jobs. The hospital system reported a $16 million loss this fiscal year. Leadership projects a $50 million deficit for 2027 without changes. Rising personnel costs and low reimbursement rates contribute to financial issues. Asante reduced its workforce by 400 employees in 2024.

Ashland, OR

https://www.ijpr.org/health-and-medicine/2026-05-06/asante-to-lay-off-hundreds-again-amid-budget-shortfall

Oregon saw more than 14,000 jobs eliminated over two years. Major employers like Intel and Nike contributed to this surge. The rate of job cuts has notably decreased recently. Oregon's unemployment rate has stabilized at 5.2% for almost twelve months. Economists now seek increased hiring to further improve the labor market.

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/05/is-oregons-layoff-binge-over.html

Milestone Technologies announced permanent layoffs affecting 66 workers. These employees are at a Prineville data center. The data center is tied to Meta Platforms. Layoffs are occurring due to an expiring contract. Terminations are expected to begin on June 28.

Prineville, Oregon

https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/prineville/prineville-data-center-layoffs-meta-milestone/article_52864dd9-eeb6-44ed-ab79-6a55107f8105.html

Eugene 4J School District is laying off over 170 employees. This action addresses a significant budget deficit. The deficit has grown to approximately $50 million. Layoffs will take effect at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Further reductions may occur due to the increased shortfall.

Eugene, Oregon

https://kval.com/news/local/eugene-4j-school-district-to-see-layoffs

Portland Public Schools faces a $56.3 million budget deficit. Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong proposed reducing 336 full-time employees. These cuts impact school-based staff, specialized programs, and central office positions. This deficit is larger than earlier projections. A $65.2 million deficit is also forecast for the 2027–28 school year.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.wweek.com/news/schools/2026/04/28/portland-public-schools-faces-56-million-budget-deficit-as-superintendent-proposes-336-layoffs/

Nike announced 1,400 layoffs on Thursday. Most of the affected roles are in technology and operations. This action is part of an ongoing company turnaround effort. It marks the fourth consecutive year of significant job cuts. CEO Elliott Hill aims to reboot sluggish sales and reduce direct sales reliance.

Beaverton, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/04/nike-announces-1400-layoffs-mostly-in-operations-and-technology.html

Canby School District is implementing staff reductions. Fifty-three employees received layoff notices for the 2026-27 school year. These cuts are due to a $6.3 million budget shortfall. Superintendent Jennifer Patterson informed the community about the financial issues. A five-year school operating levy will appear on the May 19 ballot.

Canby, Oregon

https://woodburnindependent.com/2026/04/21/layoff-notices-going-out-to-canby-school-district-employees/

Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson proposed a new budget. The county faces a $93.2 million budget shortfall. This plan could eliminate 166 full-time positions. Proposed cuts affect homeless shelters, youth programs, and health services. The Board of Commissioners will approve the final budget in June.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/04/layoffs-loom-as-multnomah-county-looks-to-cut-166-positions-scale-back-services-in-wake-of-budget-shortfall.html

Governor Tina Kotek formed the Oregon Prosperity Council to address the state's sluggish economy. The 16-member council is tasked with developing policy recommendations. Two labor-affiliated members recently released a report advocating a "high road" approach to growth. This report contrasts with business groups pushing for tax breaks and deregulation. The council is expected to deliver its final recommendations by June 30.

Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/16/oregon-economy-prosperity-council-kotek/

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued an executive order. This order aims to prevent school districts from reducing instructional time. Many districts previously shortened school years to address budget shortfalls. The order also stops the Oregon Department of Education from granting waivers. Education groups and school boards expressed concerns about the unfunded mandate.

Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/16/oregon-governor-kotek-order-blocks-school-districts-cutting-instruction-time/

The Eugene 4J school district faces an estimated $50 million budget shortfall. Superintendent Miriam Mickelson outlined plans to address this deficit. Proposed solutions include selling property and transferring funds from maintenance. The district expects significant layoffs and school closures. Declining enrollment and rising costs contribute to the financial pressure.

Eugene, Oregon

https://kval.com/news/local/superintendent-outlines-one-time-fixes-warns-of-layoffs-amid-eugene-4j-shortfall

The company Nelson Global Products is closing its Troutdale site. Sixty-five roles are being eliminated. Layoffs are projected to finish by September 30. Proximity to customers, low sales, and shipping costs caused the decision. Affected employees will receive severance and job search help.

Troutdale, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/04/troutdale-plant-to-close-eliminate-65-jobs.html

The Salem-Keizer School District announced plans to eliminate 130 positions for the 2026-27 school year. This decision stems from declining student enrollment and a need to cut $23 million from the budget. Approximately 60 teacher jobs and 60 classified employee positions will be cut from schools. Most affected employees will be reassigned or replaced by retiring staff. Up to five classified employees could face layoffs. These reductions aim to avoid widespread disruptions seen in previous budget cuts.

Salem, Oregon

https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/04/02/as-enrollment-declines-salem-keizer-schools-will-cut-130-jobs-largely-without-layoffs/

Hour Media acquired SagaCity Media, a regional publishing group. The purchase price for SagaCity Media was $1.6 million. Layoff notices were sent to employees, including Portland Monthly staff. Net proceeds from the sale will go to First Fed due to SagaCity's $2.6 million debt. A court-appointed receiver oversaw the purchase agreement.

https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/04/layoffs-hit-trend-setting-portland-magazine-as-regional-publishing-group-sold-for-16m.html

Portland Public Schools agreed to implement furlough days. This action prevents mid-year staff layoffs for teachers. Students will experience three fewer school days this year. At least three other Oregon districts also approved staff furloughs. These measures address significant budget shortfalls statewide.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/30/portland-public-schools-furlough-days/

Portland Public Schools has reached a new agreement. This deal involves designated furlough days for staff. The measure aims to prevent teacher layoffs. This action allows the school district to manage its budget. The agreement helps avoid staff reductions.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.koin.com/video/pps-reaches-agreement-on-furlough-days-to-avoid-teacher-layoffs/11630768/

The SW Polk Fire District announced layoffs for six positions. This decision follows a failed operations levy in November. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on June 30. The board plans to propose another operations levy in May. This new levy aims to maintain current staffing and emergency service levels.

Polk County, Oregon

https://www.polkio.com/news/fire-district-plans-layoffs-second-levy-attempt/article_58b84443-d3ee-42f9-aedb-fd001a6d2f18.html

Lane Community College faces potential layoffs. The faculty union warns up to 22 full-time instructors could lose jobs. Several part-time instructors may also be affected. Proposed cuts target multiple programs and departments. College administrators have not yet commented on the situation.

Eugene, Oregon

https://nbc16.com/news/local/union-warns-of-up-to-22-full-time-lane-community-college-lcc-instructor-layoffs-amid-proposed-program-cuts-eugene-lane-county-oregon

The Springfield Education Association filed an unfair labor practice complaint. It accuses Springfield Public Schools of using mid-year layoffs to disrupt negotiations. The district laid off 27 teachers and reduced two to part-time in January. The union seeks reinstatement for affected employees and financial penalties. Springfield Public Schools stated it cannot comment on ongoing legal matters.

Springfield, Oregon

https://www.klcc.org/education/2026-03-13/springfield-education-association-files-unfair-labor-practice-complaint-over-mid-year-layoffs

Portland State University projects a $35 million budget deficit by 2028. President Ann Cudd announced plans for institutional downsizing, called retrenchment. Nineteen academic departments could see reductions or elimination. Rising costs, limited state funding, and a 23% enrollment drop contribute to the deficit. These changes could lead to staff layoffs, with a final decision expected in June.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.kptv.com/2026/03/10/psu-eyes-cuts-19-departments-amid-35m-deficit-falling-enrollment/?outputType=amp

Oregon's average private-sector workweek recently dropped below 33 hours. This marks the shortest workweek in the state since 2010. Economists view this as a sign of slack in the labor market. Recent layoffs and policy changes contributed to the reduction in hours. State forecasters will monitor these trends for future economic updates.

https://hoodline.com/2026/03/oregon-workweek-hits-lowest-level-since-2010-as-hours-shrink/

Harry & David's Medford location has reportedly laid off about 100 employees. One affected worker confirmed their termination to NewsWatch 12. The company cited restructuring and a need for cuts due to financial difficulties. Employees received no prior warning about these unexpected layoffs. NewsWatch 12 is seeking further details from Harry & David and 1-800-Flowers.

Medford, Oregon

https://www.kdrv.com/news/top-stories/one-confirmed-harry-david-employee-was-laid-off-with-about-100-layoffs-reported/article_feed4db5-42d7-4349-94d3-8f19026c9179.html

The Oregon Department of Transportation avoided layoffs and major service cuts. Legislation passed to address a $297 million budget shortfall. This action redirected $218 million from existing state transportation funds. Some grant programs, including Safe Routes to School, will experience reduced funding. Lawmakers plan to revisit the state's long-term transportation funding model in 2027.

https://www.mycentraloregon.com/2026/03/09/legislative-action-avoids-odot-layoffs/

Multnomah County recently issued layoff notices. About 190 employees received these warnings. The budget's final vote occurs June 4. Affected staff face months of uncertainty. The county anticipates a $10.5 million budget gap

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/03/the-layoff-notices-came-now-nearly-200-multnomah-county-employees-live-in-limbo.html

Portland Public Schools faces a $10 million budget gap this school year. This deficit remains after the district already cut over $12 million. Administrators presented unions with two options: staff furloughs or layoffs. Furloughs could mean two unpaid days for all staff. Layoffs could impact at least 170 full-time positions by April.

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/27/portland-public-schools-furlough-layoffs/

Oregon's small business bankruptcies reached a 12-year high in 2025. Approximately 250 businesses filed for bankruptcy protection statewide. This surge reflects a national trend driven by higher interest rates and rising costs. Layoffs at large employers like Intel and Nike also affected the local economy. Smaller firms and nonprofits face financial stress, including unpaid invoices.

https://hoodline.com/2026/02/layoffs-pile-up-as-portland-biz-bankruptcies-soar-to-12-year-high/

Oregon Department of Transportation faces a $242 million budget shortfall for 2025-27. Lawmakers cannot raise taxes or fees to cover this gap. ODOT leaders presented options including laying off up to 400 workers. Another option involves redirecting funds from existing transportation programs and projects. Union leaders are urging legislators to find solutions to save jobs and maintain road safety.

https://philomathnews.com/layoffs-or-redirecting-funding-oregon-lawmakers-grapple-with-odot-budget-gap-again/

Leach Botanical Garden announced layoffs and reduced operating hours. Eleven staff members, half its workforce, will be laid off on February 22. Starting February 26, the garden will open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. The garden needs to raise $50,000 monthly through June to remain open. This funding gap follows the end of time-limited city operational support.

https://www.wweek.com/outdoors/2026/02/11/leach-botanical-garden-faces-layoffs-reduced-hours/

This headline does not report any layoffs occurring. Instead, transportation workers from Oregon gathered at the Capitol building in Salem, Oregon. The workers met ahead of a scheduled budget hearing for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). This preemptive meeting suggests concerns over potential future staffing adjustments or budget cuts. However, the provided headline does not confirm any specific layoff actions.

https://kval.com/news/local/oregon-transportation-workers-mmet-at-capitol-ahead-of-odot-budget-hearing-politics-odot-dmv-seiu-gap-shortfall-milions-positions-services-taxes-politics-local-community

Kent Hollenbeck was impacted by Amazon's latest layoffs. He served as marketing and brand lead for fulfillment technologies and robotics. Amazon plans to eliminate about 16,000 corporate jobs. This follows 14,000 job cuts in October, totaling 30,000. The company aims to strengthen its organization and reduce bureaucracy.

https://www.prweek.com/article/1947073/kent-hollenbeck-leave-amazon-latest-round-layoffs