The Oregon Health Authority is cutting jobs due to a $90 million budget gap. Nine to ten higher-level staffers are being laid off by July 31. This initial round precedes an anticipated $421 million in federal Medicaid cuts. These future cuts could... — read more
CliftonLarsonAllen Buys Perkins & Co; Portland Layoffs Follow
Perkins & Co has been acquired. CliftonLarsonAllen completed the acquisition. The deal resulted in layoffs. These layoffs affected employees in Portland. The acquisition reflects challenges for independent firms. Portland, Oregon ... — read more
Community Health Centers Announce 23 Layoffs
Community Health Centers of Lane County are laying off staff. These changes impact twenty-three positions. The organization faces a large financial deficit. A $2 million deficit is forecast for the next fiscal year. Declining revenue and rising costs... — read more
Portland Public Schools Approves Budget, 320 Jobs Cut
Portland Public Schools approved its new budget. The board closed a $50 million budget gap. The budget eliminates 320 staff positions. This total includes 80 teacher roles. The new financial plan begins July 1. Portland, Oregon ... — read more
St. Charles Health System Reduces 22 Management Positions
St. Charles Health System eliminated 22 leadership positions. This action followed a reassessment of leadership roles. Twenty-three vacant positions will also remain unfilled. CEO Michael Hartke mentioned recent growth. Direct patient care staff were... — read more
Asante Explains Hiring During Layoffs
Asante health system is conducting layoffs while simultaneously recruiting new staff. CEO Tom Gessel explained this dual approach in an email to staff. He stated that the jobs being eliminated differ from those being filled. Business support roles... — read more
Oregon chip stocks rebound, but where are the jobs?
Oregon's semiconductor companies report soaring stock prices. This growth is fueled by an artificial intelligence bo-m. Despite this, Oregon's semiconductor employment reached a 30-year low. Intel alone cut 6,000 jobs over the past two years. Other... — read more
Under Armour Closes Portland Office, Relocates Roles
Under Armour is closing its current office in Portland, Oregon. Some functions will move to its Baltimore headquarters. Other roles will relocate to New York or a new Portland location. These changes are expected to be completed by 2026. The company... — read more
Southern Oregon University Proposes 66 Job Cuts, Program Eliminations
Southern Oregon University leaders released a new financial plan this week. The proposal includes cutting approximately 66 full-time equivalent jobs. It also eliminates three undergraduate degree programs. These measures are expected to save the... — read more
Broken funding formula hurts Oregon’s poorest students
Reynolds School District faces significant budget cuts and layoffs. Oregon's school funding formula undercounts student poverty in the district. This undercount denies Reynolds an estimated $9 million in state funds. The district has eliminated staff... — read more
Central Oregon Schools Cut Budgets, Avoid Layoffs
Central Oregon school districts are implementing significant budget cuts for the 2026-27 school year. This is due to shrinking enrollment, rising costs, and reduced state funding. Bend-La Pine cut $7 million, Redmond $3.5 million, and Jefferson... — read more
Portland Public Schools Issues Layoffs; Teachers Union Files Grievance
Portland Public Schools issued layoff notices to approximately 80 teachers. Dozens more educators remain unassigned to specific positions. The district announced cuts of about 300 jobs to address a $50 million budget gap. The Portland Association of... — read more
Portland Teachers Union Challenges Layoffs
The Portland teachers' union filed a class action grievance. This action targets Portland Public Schools regarding planned layoffs. The union reports 82 teachers received layoff notices. They claim 77 notices violate collectively bargained... — read more
Les Schwab Cuts 70 Headquarters Jobs in Bend
Les Schwab Tire Centers laid off 70 employees. These cuts occurred at its Bend, Oregon corporate offices. The company stated this is part of a restructuring effort. Approximately 430 employees remain at the headquarters. Laid-off workers will receive... — read more
Portland State University Faculty Protest Proposed Cuts
Portland State University faculty rallied on Wednesday. They protested against dozens of potential layoffs. The university plans to cut 52 positions. This action addresses a $35 million deficit. A final decision is expected later this... — read more
Embracer Group CEO Hopes to Improve Trust
Embracer Group faced significant financial issues and widespread layoffs. A $2 billion deal collapsed, resulting in thousands of job cuts and studio closures. New CEO Phil Rogers aims to restore the company's damaged reputation. He hopes to rebuild... — read more
WK Kellogg Co. is permanently closing its cereal facility in Omaha, Nebraska. This closure will eliminate 451 positions through phased layoffs.
Rogue Workforce Partnership is preparing to assist hundreds of local workers. Asante, a health system, plans to lay off about 300 employees, representing 5 to 6 percent of its workforce. RWP will host a Rapid Response Session on June 2nd for recently... — read more
PacificSource Cuts 97 Oregon Jobs in New Layoff Round
Oregon-based insurer PacificSource announced another round of layoffs. The company will cut 97 positions across all lines of business. These job reductions are effective July 31. Offices in Bend, Portland, Salem, and Springfield will be affected... — read more
NBA Teams Reduce Staff; Trail Blazers Cut 70
The Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers recently implemented layoffs. These workforce reductions impact both NBA franchises. The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly laid off 70 employees. This decision is linked to ownership's cost-cutting... — read more
Asante declines comment on first layoffs
Layoffs at Asante began this week. Employees reported cuts in IT, security, and nutrition departments. Asante CEO Tom Gessel previously warned of a projected $50 million deficit. He anticipated 300 or more job losses in fiscal year 2026. Asante... — read more
Asante Layoffs: Rogue Partnership Mobilizes Worker Support
Asante is implementing a workforce reduction affecting approximately 250 employees. The initial round of layoffs is taking place this week. Rogue Workforce Partnership is organizing support services for these impacted workers. They are hosting Rapid... — read more
Safeway Newport Store Closing, 69 Employees Laid Off
Safeway plans to close its Newport, Oregon store. This closure will result in 69 employee layoffs. The store, located on N. Coast Hwy, will shut down on July 26. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification detailed the job losses. Some affected... — read more
Asante Initiates Workforce Reductions Amid Losses
Asante confirmed it began staff layoffs. CEO Tom Gessel anticipated these reductions. He expected around 300 employees would be affected. This impacts 5 to 6 percent of staff. The health system reports significant financial losses. Medford... — read more
Portland State University Plans Layoffs Amid Financial Crisis
Portland State University faces significant financial challenges. Its enrollment has dropped over 20 percent since the pandemic began. President Ann Cudd proposes laying off faculty and eliminating two departments. This plan includes 52 union faculty... — read more
Portland Public Schools Faces Significant Budget Cuts
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... — read more
TriMet Plans Layoffs, Budget Cuts Due to Deficit
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... — read more
Republic National Distributing Cuts 146 Oregon Jobs
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... — read more
Hall of Famer Tina Thompson Among Trail Blazers Layoffs
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... — read more
Portland Trail Blazers Reduce Business Staff
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... — read more
Portland Budget Cuts Lead to Homeless Service Layoffs
Portland faces a significant $170 million budget shortfall. Mayor Keith Wilson proposed citywide cuts affecting various services. The Workforce Development Program for homeless individuals faces nearly $450,000 in funding reductions. These cuts... — read more
Arbitrator Finds UO Disregarded Seniority in Librarian Layoffs
The University of Oregon disregarded seniority during librarian layoffs. A neutral arbitrator ruled against the university's decision. The arbitrator found both junior and senior librarians were qualified. Contract terms required seniority to be a... — read more
Portland State University Plans 52 Layoffs Amid Budget Cuts
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... — read more
Augusta Sportswear Closes Coburg Plant, Affecting 83 Workers
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 ... — read more
Nike Faces Teacher Protests Over School Budget Cuts
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... — read more
Eugene School District 4J lays off librarians, PE teachers, counselors
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 ... — read more
Asante to Cut Hundreds of Jobs Due to Financial Woes
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... — read more
Oregon Job Cuts Ease Following Significant Reductions
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... — read more
Milestone Technologies Cuts 66 Prineville Data Center Jobs
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... — read more
Eugene 4J District Cuts Staff Amid $50 Million Deficit
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... — read more
Two bad years for two big firms
Portland experienced a significant job decline in 2025. This loss is largely attributed to struggles at Intel and Nike. Intel announced 4,500 layoffs, and Nike announced 740 layoffs. These job cuts stem from internal company decisions and market... — read more