Portland Region Grapples With Job Losses, Housing Permit Collapse
By Jessica Chen | Published 2026-02-20T08:02:54.491Z
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The Portland region faced major economic headwinds in 2025, suffering significant job losses and a sharp decline in housing production, according to the Portland Metro Chamber's 2026 State of the...
The Portland region faced major economic headwinds in 2025, suffering significant job losses and a sharp decline in housing production, according to the Portland Metro Chamber's 2026 State of the Economy report. The report, also covered by Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), paints a sobering picture that business leaders say requires immediate attention.
The Portland metro area lost 8,800 jobs in 2025, ranking it the fourth-worst among U.S. metros, according to the Portland Metro Chamber / Oregon
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