Oregon employers have cut more than 11,000 jobs since 2024, matching Great Recession levels. Roseburg Forest Products is closing its hardwood plant in Dillard, eliminating 107 positions, while large employers like Intel and UPS have trimmed headcount across the Portland area.
Companies and locations: Intel, UPS, Wells Fargo, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, Roseburg Forest Products - Dillard OR, statewide Oregon - Portland metro, Astoria, Baker City, Milwaukie, Medford
Layoffs are spread statewide, but Portland sees the largest share. Despite the cuts, the state unemployment rate near 5.0 percent suggests many workers have found new roles, though specialized industries and smaller communities face mounting challenges.
https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/09/oregon-is-enduring-a-historic-wave-of-job-cuts-heres-where-the-layoffs-are.html