Coverage of employment trends, layoffs, and workforce development in Oregon
Portland lost nearly 9,000 jobs in 2025 and multifamily housing permits plunged to a decade-low, signaling structural economic risks—developments with spillover consequences for southwest Washington’s communities.
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Amazon plans to cut 16,000 jobs nationwide amid ongoing revenue growth, potentially affecting regional logistics networks in southwest Washington.
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Nike will cut nearly 800 jobs as it automates operations at its Beaverton headquarters, signaling a broader shift in Oregon's workforce and regional economic dynamics.
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Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to move the gas tax vote to May, a development that could reshape the state’s response to ODOT’s $242 million budget gap and looming layoffs.
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Clark College’s Advanced Manufacturing Center at Boschma Farms in Ridgefield is now open, with a Jan. 8, 2026 ribbon cutting and plans for stackable manufacturing credentials that could affect job training options for Cowlitz County residents.
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