A major fruit grower in Washington is laying off nearly 1,000 workers as the harvest season concludes. These layoffs are considered permanent due to the lack of identified recall dates or future staffing needs for the upcoming year. This situation... — read more 

Columbia Hospitality has laid off 86 employees at its Kenmore lodge. These layoffs are effective October 31. The hotel is closing temporarily for renovations. The property will be redeveloped into a wellness retreat. This action impacts a significant... — read more 

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority has implemented its first round of layoffs, impacting ten employees. These cuts follow a period of uncertainty for staff after leadership announced potential job losses. The agency's top executives were... — read more 

T-Mobile US is implementing permanent layoffs in Washington state. The company will also close several of its retail locations. These actions were detailed in a filing with the state Employment Security Department. The job reductions are scheduled to... — read more 

A packaging and processing facility in Ellensburg has announced significant workforce reductions. A total of 109 employees will be terminated from their positions. This action impacts the local economy and the affected individuals. The company has... — read more 

Starbucks is relocating a significant portion of its workforce to a new Nashville office, leading to job cuts for those unwilling to move. Approximately 120 Seattle-area employees will lose their jobs for declining relocation, with an additional 104... — read more 

TikTok has laid off 75 employees in Bellevue, Washington, primarily impacting its e-commerce division, TikTok Shop. These job reductions are part of a broader restructuring within the social media company. The affected workers were employed under the... — read more 

Qualtrics has initiated job cuts across its global operations following its recent acquisition of Press Ganey Forsta. The company cited duplication of roles between the two independently built organizations as the reason for the reductions. These... — read more 

Construction material wholesaler Norwesco is shutting down its Fife location. This closure will result in the permanent layoff of 54 employees. The company is moving operations to other sites as its lease expires. Union workers' bumping rights will... — read more 

Nearly 12,000 jobs have been eliminated across Washington state in 2026, impacting 84 companies. Major technology and communications firms like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are among those with the largest workforce reductions. The state's Employment... — read more 

Starbucks has closed another downtown Seattle location, marking a continuation of recent store closures and layoffs. The company has been strategically reducing its footprint, citing a need to align store environments with customer and partner... — read more 

Salesforce is implementing another round of job cuts in Washington state. The enterprise software company is eliminating 59 positions across various tech roles. These layoffs affect employees in both Seattle and Bellevue. This marks the third set of... — read more 

Halo Studios has recently undergone layoffs following the release of its latest title, Halo: Campaign Evolved. Several employees have publicly announced their departures on LinkedIn, indicating a significant reduction in staff. These announcements... — read more 

Washington's tech sector is experiencing ongoing layoffs, adding to a significant number of job reductions statewide this year. Both Verizon and Intel have announced workforce reductions as part of their strategic adjustments. These cuts contribute... — read more 

Zillow Group has announced significant layoffs, impacting 91 jobs in Washington state. The majority of these cuts are concentrated among senior-level employees, including directors and principal roles. Product and engineering departments are most... — read more 

Zillow announced it will lay off more than 500 employees as part of a strategic restructuring. This move aims to support the company's future growth and enhance its integrated customer experience. The company is focusing on maintaining a disciplined... — read more 

A prolonged suspension of a Woodinville HVAC company's Google business profile has resulted in significant financial losses. The suspension erased customer reviews and damaged the company's credibility. This led to a substantial decrease in revenue... — read more 

Visa is implementing layoffs affecting 70 employees at its Bellevue office this fall. These job cuts are part of a larger worldwide reduction of approximately 2,600 positions. The affected roles span various levels, including directors, lead... — read more 

The coffee giant has again increased its annual sales and profit projections, signaling a strong recovery. CEO Brian Niccol's strategic initiatives have successfully revitalized customer demand for the company. This positive performance has led to a... — read more 

Maverick Gaming will close two of its Washington state casinos by the end of July. This decision impacts over 100 jobs as part of the company's bankruptcy restructuring. The closures are attributed to regulatory changes and a lack of competitive... — read more 

Canadian plant-based food manufacturer No Meat Factory is closing its Stanwood facility in September. This closure will result in the layoff of over 120 employees. The company has notified the state of the impending job losses. Impacted workers will... — read more 

Amazon has implemented further targeted layoffs within its artificial general intelligence division. The company confirmed the job cuts but did not specify the number of employees affected. This move comes as Amazon continues to invest heavily in... — read more 

Amazon has recently implemented significant layoffs. These job cuts are occurring within a competitive and saturated employment landscape. The company's actions are contributing to a challenging environment for job seekers. This situation highlights... — read more 

Alpha Technologies Services announced significant layoffs affecting 75 employees. The company will also permanently close its operations unit. Manufacturing and assembly will be relocated to a Georgia facility. This move by the parent company... — read more 

The Auburn School District has successfully balanced its budget for the upcoming school year without any necessary cuts. Despite a slight projected decrease in student enrollment, the district anticipates an increase in both certificated and... — read more 

Amazon recently cut 57 jobs in Washington state. Affected roles included software engineers, product managers, and creative marketing staff. Employees received notification in May and early June. The company filed a WARN notice due to organizational... — read more 

Columbia River Veterinary Specialists will cease operations. This Vancouver animal hospital is owned by PetVet Care Centers. The facility expects to permanently shut down around September 4. Fifty employees will be impacted by job losses. PetVet Care... — read more 

Indus Technology is laying off 120 employees. These job cuts are occurring in Washington state. The affected roles include engineering technicians. Logisticians and electronics technicians are also impacted. The layoffs affect two Navy centers. ... — read more 

Amazon Web Services (AWS) employees were impacted by a large layoff round in early 2026. Amazon cut 16,000 corporate jobs, affecting AWS staff in the U.S. and Canada. Despite these reductions, AWS made significant advancements in artificial... — read more 

The KCRHA will experience major funding reductions. The KCRHA budget will shrink by nearly 80%. This follows financial management issues and policy control failures. Around 30 KCRHA staff members face layoffs. Local authorities are reclaiming $160... — read more 

Bungie announced a company-wide reorganization on June 25, 2026. This reorganization includes 292 job cuts at its Bellevue headquarters. Separations for affected workers are expected to begin July 9, 2026. The studio stated that Destiny 2 fell... — read more 

Seattle-based customer data startup Amperity conducted layoffs this week. The company confirmed the workforce reduction was due to an AI-driven transformation. Amperity did not specify the exact number of affected employees. This shift changes where... — read more 

Bungie implemented new layoffs. The studio cited a broader reorganization. Sony's CEO confirmed cuts impact Destiny and Marathon teams. Bungie acknowledged Destiny 2 underperformed. This represents another staff reduction under Sony. ... — read more 

Kitsap County faces a projected $9.8 million budget shortfall in 2027. Expenses are increasing faster than revenue, driven by rising labor and public safety costs. County officials are considering two main options to address the deficit. These... — read more 

Ron Charles, a former Washington Post book critic, was laid off in February. He chose to write full-time for his Substack newsletter instead of seeking a new job. Charles has gained over 34,000 followers for his independent book review coverage. Many... — read more 

First Student Inc. will lay off 111 employees in Seattle. The company filed a WARN notice regarding these job cuts. Approximately 60% of its Lake City Way operations will cease. The affected workers include 107 bus drivers and 3 technicians. Layoffs... — read more 

Washington's unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in May. The state economy added 10,600 jobs during the month. This represented the largest one-month gain this year. However, the unemployment rate was 4.5% in May 2025. Overall jobs decreased by... — read more 

Washington State University Vancouver faces a mandated 15% budget cut. This reduction totals over $6 million for the campus. University leaders approved these significant cuts on Wednesday. Faculty and staff fear the cuts will lead to mass layoffs... — read more 

Seattle Public Schools faces an $87 million budget shortfall. Superintendent Ben Shuldiner stated that "everything is on the table" to address the deficit. Potential measures include layoffs and school closures. The district plans to reorganize its... — read more 

Bungie reportedly faces significant layoffs this summer. Around 50% of its 800 employees, or 400 staff, are at risk. Sony reported a $765 million impairment loss due to Bungie's underperformance. Destiny 2 support ended, and Marathon's recent efforts... — read more