Labor Force Participation Dips Slightly in Eastern Oregon in 2017

August 16, 2018

Eastern Oregon’s overall labor force participation rate was almost unchanged in 2017, dipping just below the 2016 mark. The long-term trend...

The Replacements: Eastern Oregon Occupational Projections, 2017-2027

by Christopher Rich

August 13, 2018

Every two years, the Oregon Employment Department projects how employment will change over the next 10 years. We produce detailed...

Columbia Basin Occupational Forecast: 2017-2027

by Dallas Fridley

August 10, 2018

Employment in the Columbia Basin is expected to grow by 12 percent over the decade, climbing by 4,767 jobs to total 44,063 in 2027. The Columbia Basin...

Columbia Basin Industry Employment Forecast, 2017-2027

by Dallas Fridley

July 23, 2018

The two-county Columbia Basin area (Morrow and Umatilla) is expected to add 4,800 jobs by 2027, with total employment rising to 39,410. The 10-year...

Ten by Ten: Eastern Oregon Industry Projections, 2017-2027

by Christopher Rich

July 19, 2018

Every two years, the Oregon Employment Department projects how employment will change over the next 10 years. We produce broad level, industry...

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Christopher Rich

Regional Economist

Baker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Union, and Wallowa counties

Dallas Fridley

Regional Economist

Gilliam, Hood River, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Wasco, and Wheeler counties

Tony Wendel

Workforce Analyst

Baker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa counties

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