National Weather Service staff cut 30-40% in Oregon, jeopardizing forecast, warnings
The agency has seen a series of reductions, hiring freezes and buyouts as part of the Trump administration’s effort to shrink ...
Chaotic Trump layoff of NOAA employees in Oregon could hurt economy, worsen fire season
The mass firing of employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could have major consequences for Oregon.
Wind advisory for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley and Baker County for Thursday
On Wednesday at 12:09 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory valid for Thursday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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How NOAA layoffs impact Oregon
Recent federal workforce cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including in Oregon, are raising ...
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National Weather Service hit with unknown amount of federal layoffs
Oregon’s state climatologist is worried that cuts at Oregon’s four National Weather Service offices could hurt the ability to send warnings before and during severe weather. State Climatologist Larry ...
Special weather statement issued for Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon until Sunday night
A special weather statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 5:20 p.m. until 9 p.m. for Northern Blue ...
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Oregon state climatologist calls National Weather Service job cuts a ‘disaster’
The National Weather Service office in Pendleton has experienced job cuts that could impact weather forecasting for Central Oregon, according to state climatologist Larry O’Neil. Oregon has a ...
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National Weather Service staff cut 30-40% in Oregon, jeopardizing forecast, warnings
The National Weather Service is down to roughly 60-70 employees, from a previous high of 100, in offices in Portland, Medford, Pendleton and Boise, Idaho, which forecasts for northeast Oregon.