EconomyThousands of federal workers in Oregon brace for first missed paycheckBy Kyra Buckley (OPB)Oct. 24, 2025 1 a.m.The economic impact could be felt most powerfully in the state’s rural counties where a higher share of the workforce is employed by a federal agency.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up