#portland

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/

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

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 threaten hundreds of participants and jobs at small nonprofits. Shelter providers like Transition Projects anticipate layoffs and fewer available beds.

Portland, Oregon

https://katu.com/news/local/were-facing-layoffs-portland-homeless-services-at-risk-under-budget-plan-homelessness-shelter-beds-capacity-city-council-politics-transition-projects-housing-service

You moved me to Portland offering tons of cash and laid me off, putting me in a flooded market and I have yet to recover. Two years in and i am wondering if my career is over while I can’t find a job and watch you squeezing out talent and promoting the worst of the worst for taste level and vision.

Coming to Nike ruined my dreams, my career trajectory, my finances, and my hopes for a family.

You deserve what comes. I hope it’s worse than Nokia.

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/

Good news M. Light-foot has been retired

Portland Public Schools faces a $10 million budget shortfall this academic year. District leaders are exploring options including staff layoffs or employee furlough days. The teachers' union president reported proposals for two furlough days or 170 position eliminations. A district spokesperson stated no definitive decisions have been made yet. Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong confirmed personnel actions are likely needed to close the gap by June 30.

https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/02/layoffs-furlough-days-are-potential-options-to-plug-portland-public-schools-10-million-midyear-budget-gap.html

Powell's Books Ends Layoffs After 20% Workforce Reduction

Powell’s Books announced the completion of its final round of layoffs. This concludes a year-long process aimed at cutting operating costs. The company reduced its workforce by about 20 percent. These layoffs impacted employees at all levels, including the leadership team. Powell's will now focus on performance, service, and consistency.

https://www.kptv.com/2026/01/27/powells-books-completes-final-round-layoffs/

Anyone out there have insider information about what’s going on with the planned layoff of 80~ fraud specialists and leaders in Portland, OR? They told us we would be “laid off in the next two years” in Jan of 2024, then just never did it? Total radio silence until finally in October they said it was “being pushed back”. Will they ever let us go? If you’re an executive leader reading this, and you thought we were going to quit before our severance packages were doled out, you’re an id--t.

Link to the article: https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/12/nordstrom-rack-closing-next-month-in-downtown-portland.html
Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc89pI4EKNc

What is happening with layoffs at Congress St in Portland ?

https://www.kptv.com/2025/10/02/wells-fargo-announces-50-more-layoffs-wells-fargo-tower-portland/

Especially in Starbucks stores located in Seattle and Portland. Not a lot of Customers experience a friendly store vibe walking into the Starbucks stores in Seattle and Portland.