#washington

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 classified staff. Expenditures have risen, but revenues have also seen an increase, leading to a stable financial outlook. The district plans to purchase new school buses and is proposing a bond measure for a new middle school. This positive financial outcome contrasts with neighboring districts that are implementing significant staff reductions.

Auburn, Washington

https://www.kentreporter.com/2026/07/08/auburn-school-district-faces-no-budget-cuts-or-layoffs/

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 million in homeless services contracts.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/regional-homelessness-authority-will-have-budget-slashed-by-75-layoffs-after-financial-issues/EWCZYKN7X5F5JLTQXMTBWS756A/

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 short of expectations. Bungie is reducing its size while future projects are in early development.

Bellevue, WA

https://downtownbellevue.com/2026/06/25/bungie-layoffs-downtown-bellevue/

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.

https://www.gameshub.com/news/news/bungie-announce-layoffs-after-destiny-2-enters-maintenance-mode/

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 options include a sales tax increase or eliminating 45 to 60 staff positions. Commissioners will adopt a final budget in December, with changes effective January 2027.

Port Orchard, Washington

https://www.kitsapdailynews.com/2026/06/25/kitsap-considering-tax-increase-staff-layoffs-to-cut-budget-deficit/

Catering company Lavish Roots issued a statement regarding a WARN filing. The filing affected 263 employees across four facilities. Lavish Roots clarified it is not closing its doors. The action stems from a major client transitioning to a global vendor. The company plans to expand its services and footprint in the Seattle area.

Burien, Washington

https://b-townblog.com/b-town-biz-burien-based-lavish-roots-says-it-is-expanding-not-closing-despite-warn-filing-affecting-263-workers/

The Washington Post faces a new class-action lawsuit. It is accused of "surveillance pricing" against subscribers. The lawsuit alleges the paper harvested personal data to set unequal prices. Longtime customers reportedly paid more than new subscribers. The Clarkson Law Firm seeks punitive and statutory damages.

https://www.wfmd.com/2026/06/11/washington-post-faces-class-action-lawsuit-alleging-surveillance-pricing-of-subscribers/

Expeditors, a global logistics company, announced 230 employee layoffs. These job cuts affect five locations across Washington state. The layoffs are due to a workplace restructuring. This restructuring impacts the company's U.S. Global Technology Department. Separations are expected between August 8 and December 31.

Bellevue, Washington

https://mynorthwest.com/local/bellevue-lay-off-logistics-wa/4246426

https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/ai-productivity-gains-precede-expeditors-141311489.html

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 play support will be reduced for Pathfinder and Starfinder.

https://www.wargamer.com/pathfinder/layoffs-2026-2-million-diamond-comic-distributors

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 showed the district's expenditures exceeded its revenue. Declining enrollment and rising operational costs contribute to the financial challenges.

Tacoma, Washington

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316013487.html

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 project managers. This action marks the end of the company's long-standing tradition of not laying off employees. The company confirmed these cuts as a workplace restructuring in a state WARN Act filing.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/expeditors-cuts-230-tech-jobs-in-seattle-region-ending-decades-long-policy-against-layoffs/

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, Washington

https://www.edmondsbeacon.com/stories/fff,179554

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

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/05/26/terex-genie-rev-north-bend-washington-aerials.html

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 writers, data scientists, and engineers. Their last day of employment is expected to be July 22, 2026.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/1400-seattle-meta-jobs-layoffs

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 colleges and the Graduate School also received budget reductions.

Washington

https://dailyevergreen.com/197165/news/admin/wsu-to-trim-nearly-12-million-from-university-budget-warns-of-layoffs-at-satellite-campuses/

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 letter of intent to sell its Washington and Oregon markets. Employee terminations are expected to occur around July 17, 2026.

Washington

https://mynorthwest.com/local/distributor-washington/4241077

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 employees. These staffing changes are expected to save over $2 million by June 30. The college faces a $4.3 million budget deficit due to funding changes and rising costs.

Walla Walla, Washington

https://www.lmtribune.com/local-news/wwcc-announces-layoffs-projected-to-save-2m-0f2c7a97

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 reductions. Proposed cuts include teaching, maintenance, and paraeducator positions.

Port Angeles,

https://www.myclallamcounty.com/2026/05/07/port-angeles-schools-consider-layoffs-amid-1-9-million-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. These measures are being considered for the 2027-28 spending plan. Department heads are currently planning their budget priorities.

Bellingham, Washington

https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/politics-government/article315647673.html

https://technical.ly/workforce/gdit-layoff-warn-notice-87-employees-dc/

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.

https://letsdatascience.com/news/snap-cuts-95-washington-state-jobs-for-ai-efficiency-72fad0d2

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

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/04/17/zoomcare-bellevue-clinic-layoffs-closure.html

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, Massachusetts.

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/04/13/astellas-pharma-universal-cells-stem-biotech.html

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 Seattle station in February 2025.

Seattle, Washington

https://barrettmedia.com/2026/04/15/marc-james-departs-kjr-as-iheartmedia-continues-ongoing-layoffs/

The Washington Post recently laid off over 30 percent of its newsroom staff. These cuts included journalists covering arts and entertainment. This continues a decade-long trend of declining arts coverage at the paper. Editors previously cut sections based on profitability and reader metrics. Critics now worry about the future of arts journalism and cultural discourse.

Washington, D.C.

https://dctheaterarts.org/2026/04/05/as-sweeping-layoffs-dim-wapo-theater-coverage-critics-reckon-whats-being-lost/

Vancouver Public Schools began notifying employees of layoffs last week. These reductions follow the school board's approval of $24 million in budget cuts. The cuts are intended to stabilize the district's budget for the 2026-27 school year. Staffing reductions form a significant part of this financial plan. The district also offers support services, including free counseling, to affected staff.

https://www.kptv.com/2026/03/26/vancouver-schools-begin-layoffs-after-board-approves-24m-budget-cuts/

Timberland Regional Library will cut 61 positions. This represents 25% of its total staff. The decision addresses a $3.8 million budget shortfall. Involuntary layoffs are set to take effect in May 2026. Three additional libraries will transition to a self-service model.

Tumwater, Washington

https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article315076371.html

Enterprise software company Atlassian is laying off 1,600 employees, about 10% of its global workforce. This includes 63 workers in Washington state, primarily remote staff. The company is transitioning to an "AI-first company" model. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes stated this is about adapting skill mixes for the future. CTO Rajeev Rajan, based in Seattle, will also step down. Atlassian shares are down over 50% this year.

Bellevue, Washington

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/atlassian-layoffs-impact-63-workers-in-washington-state-as-cto-steps-down/

Starbucks just announced a second corporate office in Nashville, Microsoft threatening to move to Vancouver, BC, Amazon expanding it campuses outside of Washington State.

How much longer before TMO moves corporate to OP or Frisco to get away from the endless tax nightmare in Washington State?

CHS Northwest announced plans to sell five Washington stores. This action will result in permanent layoffs for 57 employees. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on May 5, 2026. The affected stores are in Ferndale, Lynden, and Nooksack. Employees have received written notices regarding the store sales.

https://whatnow.com/news/local-news/farmer-owned-cooperative-to-sell-five-washington-stores-57-jobs-affected/

MicroVision will cut jobs. Forty-nine positions are affected. The company makes lidar systems for cars. It is located in Redmond. Layoffs will start by the end of April.

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/03/03/microvision-lidar-redmond-layoffs-warn-cars.html

CHS Northwest announced the sale of four Washington stores. This includes the Bellingham Farm & Home store. A total of 38 employees will be laid off across these locations. Layoffs for the Bellingham store will take effect April 19. The company hopes stores remain open under new ownership.

https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/business/article314779957.html

New unemployment claims in Washington ticked up last week, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Initial filings climbed to 6,643 for the week ending Feb. 7, compared with 6,294 the week before.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/unemployment-claims-in-washington-increased-last-week/ar-AA1WjUaV

Congdon Packing Company announced on Monday their plans for a mass layoff that will terminate approximately 102 employees by April 15.

The announcement was made under the Washington State WARN Act, and in compliance with the Securing Timely Notification and Benefits for Laid-Off Employees Act.

https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/congdon-packing-company-to-lay-off-102-employees-in-yakima/article_89b089a8-4a48-404d-bbc2-0297056623f1.html

This is a very large hospital within Washington State. This will significantly affect our ability to get procedures that are not available within Optum or not available due to staffing completed.

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/providence-everett-to-end-hospitalist-contract-with-optum-after-20-years/

Amazon will lay off 2,198 workers in Washington state. Most affected employees are in Seattle and Bellevue.

These cuts primarily impact corporate tech roles. Separations are scheduled from April to June 2026.

https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/t-mobile-lays-363-workers-washington-state

Amazon Cuts Washington Jobs Before Earnings Report

Amazon will lay off 2,198 workers in Washington state. Most affected employees are in Seattle and Bellevue. These cuts primarily impact corporate tech roles. Separations are scheduled from April to June 2026. This is part of Amazon's ongoing organizational reset strategy.

https://www.thestreet.com/employment/amazon-delivers-seattle-bellevue-layoffs-2200-ahead-of-earnings

International Paper is closing its Union Gap facility. This action will result in 102 job losses. The plant manufactures corrugated boxes and paper goods. A large global financial loss drove these closures. Employees will be offered severance and potential transfers.

https://newstalk870.am/union-gap-paper-plant-to-close/