Boeing announced plans to reduce its commercial airplane workforce by 5%. This reduction will occur through attrition and layoffs. The company is experiencing slower production increases than anticipated. Specifically, stabilizing 737 Max production... — read more 

Verizon is implementing significant job cuts, eliminating approximately 3,000 positions as part of a broader restructuring effort. The company is also divesting some of its retail store locations to streamline operations. In addition to these... — read more 

Marriott will cease managing a Redmond hotel in early 2027, leading to 91 employee layoffs. The hotel is expected to continue operations under a new management company. While the layoffs are anticipated to be permanent, the new operator may rehire a... — read more 

Four weekly newspapers in south King County are consolidating into a single publication called the South King Reporter. This merger, announced by Carpenter Media Group, signifies the loss of a fifth of the region's printed local papers. Experts... — read more 

Amazon is implementing a new round of layoffs affecting management positions. A total of ninety-five jobs will be eliminated across various locations. Two of these positions are located in Pasco. Employees were notified in early September and will... — read more 

Amazon has disclosed approximately 95 job cuts in Washington state, primarily affecting its retail business. These reductions are not a new wave of layoffs but rather a continuation of previously announced workforce adjustments. The affected roles... — read more 

Alaska Air Group is implementing a reduction of 125 jobs in Washington as part of a larger effort to eliminate 200 positions across the company. These layoffs will affect nonunion, back-office employees, excluding pilots, flight attendants, and other... — read more 

NIC Global Manufacturing Solutions will cease operations at its Woodinville facility. This closure will result in the termination of 103 employees. Production will be consolidated into existing plants in Spokane and Tennessee. Layoffs will occur in... — read more 

Companies are increasingly using voluntary buyout programs as an alternative to traditional layoffs. While these programs can offer a more compassionate approach to reducing headcount, experts warn of a significant risk. The primary concern is that... — read more 

Comcast is implementing a significant restructuring that will result in the permanent layoff of approximately 159 employees across Washington state. These workforce reductions are part of a broader nationwide effort to streamline operations and... — read more 

Microsoft is reportedly offering voluntary buyout packages to approximately 60,000 employees, representing over a quarter of its workforce. An ex-VP of HR at Microsoft advises employees to carefully evaluate these offers, considering factors like... — read more 

Amazon has initiated further job cuts, impacting approximately 250 employees within its devices and services division. This latest round of layoffs primarily affects software development roles. The company stated these reductions are intended to... — read more 

Microsoft is implementing voluntary exit plans to manage its large workforce in the age of AI. This strategy aims to encourage employees to leave and potentially reduce management positions that AI could perform. The company's stock performance has... — read more 

Major technology companies have undertaken substantial job cuts across several decades, reflecting shifts in the industry and economic pressures. These reductions have varied in scale and timing, from single large-scale announcements to phased... — read more 

Despite the commercial triumph of its latest title, Su---r Punch Productions has implemented layoffs. The studio, which developed the highly successful game, is reducing its workforce by 26 individuals. This decision comes after careful consideration... — read more 

System Era Softworks has laid off over 30 developers this week. The studio cited underperformance of its new title, Starseeker: Astroneer Chronicles, at its Early Access launch as the reason for the cuts. This decision impacts the Starseeker team... — read more 

A Starbucks location within Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Terminal A will be closing its doors. This closure is expected to impact thirteen employees, including baristas, utility workers, and managers. The operator of this concession... — read more 

TikTok significantly increased its Bellevue workforce to 2,200 employees in 2025, a 30% rise from the previous year. This growth occurred despite two rounds of layoffs impacting approximately 140 local employees, primarily from the TikTok Shop... — read more 

Washington hospitals are bracing for a significant financial blow, with projections indicating nearly $6 billion in lost revenue through 2033 due to upcoming Medicaid cuts. These reductions in federal funding will impact all patients, potentially... — read more 

Sidekicks Pub at T-Mobile Market Hall will cease operations on December 20th. This closure will result in the layoff of 83 employees. The decision stems from the loss of a contract with T-Mobile. DSquared Hospitality Company, which operates the pub... — read more 

Carbon Robotics has announced layoffs due to broader economic conditions. The company did not disclose the number of employees affected by the cuts. Some former employees reported a lack of transparency from leadership prior to the layoffs. The ag... — read more 

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is implementing additional rounds of layoffs despite having already dismissed over 1800 developers. These upcoming workforce reductions are scheduled for later this month, followed by two more in November and January. The company... — read more 

E-commerce giant Amazon is planning to hire over 300,000 US workers for the upcoming holiday season. This significant hiring push contrasts with ongoing corporate job cuts within the company. The seasonal positions will span full-time, part-time, and... — read more 

A recent review has uncovered a substantial financial shortfall at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. Nearly $17 million is reportedly missing from the agency's funds. This discovery raises serious concerns about the management of... — read more 

Rising operational costs and reduced federal funding are forcing Central Mason Fire & EMS to consider laying off 17 firefighters. This potential reduction represents 25% of the department's active response force, impacting their ability to serve a... — read more 

Mayor George Hurst has put forth a 2027-28 budget for Lynnwood that includes fourteen staff layoffs. These reductions span several city departments, including development, finance, IT, and parks. The proposed budget aims to balance revenues and... — read more 

Washington State has reached a settlement with CoinMe, a Seattle-based cryptocurrency firm. The agreement mandates CoinMe to shut down all its cryptocurrency kiosks across the state by the end of the year. This action follows an examination that... — read more 

Amazon has announced another round of 121 layoffs affecting workers in Washington state. These reductions span corporate roles in Bellevue and Seattle, as well as fulfillment positions at a Sumner warehouse. This latest filing adds to a significant... — read more 

The city of Pullman has announced additional layoffs to address its ongoing budget deficit. These cuts impact various departments, including the fire department, public library, and community development. This latest round of reductions brings the... — read more 

Starbucks is closing five coffee shops in Washington state and eliminating eight positions at its Seattle headquarters. This action impacts 51 workers, with job separations scheduled from mid-November through early December. The company stated these... — read more 

Maverick Washington LLC will keep eight casinos open after initially planning to close them on November 30. The company's founder, Eric Persson, is purchasing the casinos from his creditors. This decision prevents approximately 850 workers from being... — read more 

A Washington-based nonprofit that operates a hotline for reporting immigration enforcement actions has laid off over half of its staff. The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) cited significant fundraising challenges over the past year as... — read more 

Developers at The Coalition are reportedly anxious about potential layoffs during the launch week of their new game, Gears of War: E-Day. This follows a pattern of job cuts across Microsoft's gaming division, which has seen over 5,750 employees laid... — read more 

Maverick Washington LLC is closing eight of its casinos, including The Great American Casino in South Everett. This decision will result in 133 local employees losing their jobs. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2025 after a failed... — read more 

Harborstone Credit Union has confirmed systemwide layoffs impacting fewer than 40 employees. The credit union stated the organizational restructuring was done to align with future business needs and improve efficiency. Positions affected included... — read more 

Washington state employees have ratified a new contract for the 2027-29 biennium. This agreement secures healthcare funding and workplace protections. General wage increases are deferred to the second year of the contract through a reopener clause... — read more 

Microsoft has initiated another round of job cuts, impacting hundreds of employees. These latest eliminations follow a significant restructuring announced just three months prior. The affected positions span various roles, with a notable... — read more 

King County's information sector has seen a significant increase in layoffs this year, surpassing previous annual totals. These job losses disproportionately affect highly skilled workers, with many experiencing extended periods of unemployment. The... — read more 

Maverick Washington LLC will close eight of its casinos across the state on November 30th. This action will result in the loss of approximately 850 jobs. The company is currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, which may lead to a change in... — read more 

Employees at The Coalition are experiencing heightened anxiety regarding potential layoffs following recent developments. The studio has been working diligently on the upcoming game, Gears of War: E-Day. Despite nearing completion of this key... — read more