Lavish Roots eliminated 263 positions. The company served as a food vendor for Meta offices. Meta is transitioning to a new food provider. Most affected Lavish Roots employees will move to Meta's new provider. This change led to the job... — read more
Mount Vernon School District Layoffs Cause Staff Distress
Mount Vernon School District staff expressed dissatisfaction with recent personnel actions. The district cut 13 educator roles and transferred 41 teachers. Employees learned of these changes through email, causing distress. The district faces a $5.5... — read more
Paizo Cuts 12 Jobs After Distributor Bankruptcy
Paizo announced the layoff of 12 employees. The company reported losing nearly $2 million in 2025. Its distributor's bankruptcy had devastating effects on the business. $10 million worth of inventory remains held in a legal dispute. Future organized... — read more
Franklin Pierce District Reduces Staff Amid Deficit
Franklin Pierce School District is implementing significant staff reductions. The school board voted to cut 44 certified positions and several administrators. These measures aim to save $8.5 million for the 2026-2027 school year. A recent audit... — read more
Expeditors International Cuts Tech Jobs, Ends No-Layoff Policy
Expeditors International recently cut approximately 230 technology-related jobs. These layoffs primarily impacted employees across multiple offices in Washington state. Affected roles included software developers, quality-assurance testers, and... — read more
Chelan-Douglas Health District Staff Face Layoffs After Leader Departs
Layoffs are planned for the Chelan-Douglas Health District. This follows the chief administrator's departure last month. The public health department serves two counties. It manages child nutrition programs and vaccinations. The district also handles... — read more
Maverick Gaming Cuts Jobs at Multiple Casinos
Maverick Gaming plans employee layoffs. These layoffs affect three company casinos. Mountlake Terrace's Crazy Moose casino is affected. Its operations are in western Washington. A state notification confirmed the job cuts. Mountlake Terrace... — read more
Zuckerberg yacht arrives as Meta cuts 1,400 Seattle jobs
A superyacht linked to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived in Seattle. The vessel, named "Launchpad," drew crowds in South Lake Union. Its arrival followed Meta's announcement of 1,400 layoffs in Washington state. Some observers criticized the yacht's... — read more
Terex Closes North Bend Facility
Terex plans to close its North Bend plant. This decision follows a recent company merger. Terex merged with REV Group. Up to 117 employees may face layoffs. The plant is located in North Bend, Washington. North Bend, Washington ... — read more
Meta Cuts Hundreds of Washington Jobs for AI Focus
Meta announced 1,395 layoffs in the Seattle area on May 20. These cuts affect approximately 20% of the company's Washington workforce. The layoffs are part of Meta's strategy to offset significant AI investments. Affected employees include technical... — read more
WSU Approves Budget Cuts, Campuses Expect Position Reductions
Washington State University will cut its budget by almost $12 million. The largest portion, over $8 million, targets campuses. WSU Everett faces a 10% cut, and WSU Vancouver a 15% cut. Position reductions are expected at affected campuses. Academic... — read more
RNDC Closes Washington Operations, Affecting 267 Workers
Republic National Distributing Company plans to close all Washington facilities. This action will affect 267 employees across four sites. The company is exploring strategic alternatives, including potential sale transactions. RNDC previously signed a... — read more
Spokane Public Schools Prepares for Job Cuts
Spokane Public Schools anticipates significant staff reductions. Superintendent Adam Swinyard discussed potential layoffs with the board. The district may eliminate 150 to 500 jobs. Declining student numbers and state funding volatility are factors... — read more
Bungie to Lay Off Staff, Concludes Destiny 2
Sony Group Corp.'s Bungie unit plans significant layoffs. The company is ending development on its online sho-ter game Destiny 2. This game's development will conclude next month. No new project is currently lined up for the affected development... — read more
Peninsula College Reduces Staff, Programs Following Budget Deficit
Peninsula College declared a financial emergency. Twelve full-time staff positions will be eliminated. Several educational programs face elimination or suspension. A $1.8 million budget deficit prompted these measures. Furloughs will also impact... — read more
Starbucks Cuts 252 Corporate Jobs in Seattle
Starbucks announced 252 corporate job cuts in Seattle. These layoffs impact vice presidents, directors, and senior managers. The company stated cuts will sharpen focus and lower costs. Separations are expected from July 17 through February 1, 2027... — read more
WWCC Cuts Jobs to Tackle Budget Deficit
Walla Walla Community College is eliminating 18 positions as part of a cost-cutting plan. This action includes 10 full-time and eight part-time or temporary roles. The college will also leave seven vacant positions unfilled and reduce hours for 11... — read more
Starbucks Announces US Layoffs, Closes Regional Sites
Starbucks announced another round of corporate layoffs. The company will cut 300 U.S. jobs. It also plans to shutter some regional support offices. These actions are part of its ongoing turnaround strategy. The moves will result in $400 million in... — read more
Washington Trails California in Tech Job Losses
Washington state recorded the second-highest number of tech worker layoffs nationally. Over 11,000 tech employees lost jobs between May 2025 and April 2026. This data comes from Revelio Labs research shared with KUOW. Amazon, Oracle, and Meta were... — read more
Starbucks Cuts 61 Tech Jobs in Seattle Reorganization
Starbucks is laying off 61 corporate tech workers in Seattle. This action results from a technology department reorganization. Affected roles include project managers and systems administrators. The layoffs are scheduled to begin on June 20. All... — read more
Providence Cuts 40 Jobs at Sacred Heart Facility
Providence is implementing changes to its behavioral health model. These changes involve the elimination of 40 positions. The layoffs affect staff at Sacred Heart. The company is restructuring its health services. Further details about the new model... — read more
ZoomInfo Sheds 600 Jobs; Equity Value Declines Sharply
Online marketing company ZoomInfo plans to eliminate 600 jobs. This represents about 20% of its global workforce. The news accompanied weak financial results, sending the company's stock down 28% to an all-time low. ZoomInfo reported flat sales of... — read more
Port Angeles Schools Authorize Staff Layoffs
The Port Angeles School District projects a $1.9 million budget shortfall. This deficit is for the 2026–27 school year. Declining enrollment and rising costs drive this deficit. The school board will vote on a resolution to authorize staff... — read more
Whatcom County Warns of Layoffs Amid Budget Shortfall
Whatcom County faces a looming "structural imbalance" in its next two-year budget cycle. Rising labor and materials costs are outpacing stagnant revenues. County Executive Satpal Sidhu warned employees of potential layoffs and schedule adjustments... — read more
Maersk Closes Lakewood Facility, Cuts 49 Jobs
Maersk will close its Lakewood facility. This closure is effective June 30. The action affects 44 workers at the Lakewood site. Five additional layoffs are planned at its Sumner location. Maersk is a Denmark-based company. Lakewood, Washington ... — read more
Northwest School Boards Approve Staff Reductions
School boards across Whatcom and Skagit County have approved reductions in force. These actions address enrollment declines, increasing costs, and state funding gaps. Districts must issue layoff notices to certificated staff by May 15. However, some... — read more
North Thurston Schools Postpone Staff Cuts Amid Community Opposition
North Thurston Public Schools board paused proposed layoffs. This decision followed significant public outcry at a recent meeting. The district faced a $10 million budget deficit. Proposed cuts included mental health specialists and physical... — read more
Wizards of the Coast Developers Organize Union
Game developers announced their intent to form a union. They work on Magic: The Gathering Arena at Wizards of the Coast. Wizards of the Coast is a division of Hasbro. The group achieved supermajority support for unionization. They seek voluntary... — read more
Starbucks Restructures Tech Team, Announces Job Reductions
Starbucks is reducing tech positions following a new CTO's arrival. The company aims to move faster and sharpen focus. Several employees posted about the job reductions. The number of affected staff remains unspecified. This is part of a wider... — read more
Timberland Library Rescinds Majority of Staff Layoff Notices
Timberland Regional Library reversed most planned staff layoffs. The union announced this significant change on April 15. Thirty-six involuntary layoff notices were rescinded. Eight probationary employees will still be laid off. The library system... — read more
Snap Cuts 95 Washington Roles for AI Automation
Ninety-five jobs were eliminated by Snap. These cuts occurred in Washington state. The company implemented broader layoffs. Snap seeks to increase automation. This strategy emphasizes AI-driven operational efficiency. ... — read more
ZoomCare Shuts Bellevue Site, 36 Employees Affected
ZoomCare is closing its Bellevue location. This closure will result in job losses. Exactly 36 workers are affected. Employees will lose their jobs next month. The job losses will occur over a two-week period. Bellevue, Washington ... — read more
Starbucks Moves Supply Chain Operations to Nashville
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson met with Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol. The meeting agenda was not publicly disclosed. It likely involved Starbucks' new Nashville, Tennessee office. Starbucks plans to relocate its supply chain teams there. Nashville... — read more
Astellas Pharma Closes Universal Cells Seattle Site
Astellas Pharma is closing its Universal Cells office. This office is located in Seattle. The closure will result in some position relocations. These positions will move to South San Francisco. Other positions will move to Westborough... — read more
iHeartMedia Layoffs Hit KJR; Marc James Exits
Marc James is no longer with iHeartMedia's KJR Sports Radio. His departure is part of ongoing iHeartMedia layoffs. These layoffs affect various departments nationwide. KJR has updated its on-air schedule following James' exit. James joined the... — read more
Oracle Cuts Remote Jobs in Seattle Area
Oracle initiated layoffs impacting remote workers in the Seattle area. A total of 491 employees in Washington state operations are affected. The company announced these job cuts on April 10, 2026. Affected employees will see their jobs end on June 1... — read more
Seattle Met Staff Laid Off Following Sale
Seattle Met magazine is under new ownership. Hour Media acquired its parent company, SagaCity Media. SagaCity Media sold its publications for $1.6 million in March. The company had faced financial difficulties and entered receivership. Layoffs have... — read more
T-Mobile Announces New Unspecified Job Cuts
T-Mobile announced another round of workforce reductions on Monday. The Bellevue telecommunications company did not specify the number of positions eliminated. This action aims to align its IT organization for future growth. The company previously... — read more
Oracle Cuts 491 Washington State Jobs
Oracle is laying off 491 employees in Washington state. These cuts affect workers in Seattle offices and remote staff. The layoffs take effect on June 1. This reduction is part of broader company job cuts. AI-driven efficiencies and funding new data... — read more
Meta Cuts 168 Washington State Employees
Meta announced layoffs impacting 168 employees in Washington state. These reductions are part of a broader workforce cut across the U.S. The affected roles include engineering, product management, and recruiting positions. Many impacted jobs were... — read more