Xbox is undergoing a significant restructuring, impacting multiple game development studios. This initiative involves 268 job cuts as part of a broader "reset" within the company. Obsidian Entertainment will now operate under Bethesda, focusing on... — read more 

Halo Studios has experienced significant staff reductions following recent Microsoft layoffs. Reports suggest the studio is now down to approximately twenty employees. Former studio leaders have expressed solidarity with those affected by the cuts... — read more 

A significant budget deficit threatens the Spokane County Sheriff's Office with potential layoffs. Sheriff John Nowels stated that a $6 million shortfall could lead to nearly 30% of deputies being cut. This is due to 85% of the budget being allocated... — read more 

Starbucks is closing approximately 250 North American stores as part of a cost-cutting strategy. This initiative aims to reduce expenses by $2 billion by fiscal year 2028. The company is also laying off over 200 corporate employees, including those... — read more 

A Washington-based Amazon delivery partner has ceased operations after its sole client, Amazon, terminated their contract. This abrupt decision resulted in the immediate layoff of 120 employees. The company cited an unforeseeable and last-minute... — read more 

Expedia Group is laying off 58 employees in Washington state. These reductions are expected to occur between November 21 and December 1. The affected roles include positions in technology, product, and corporate departments. This move follows... — read more 

Independent game studio Heart Machine has laid off nearly its entire staff following the withdrawal of publisher funding for an unannounced project. Founder Alx Preston expressed uncertainty about the studio's future survival. This marks the third... — read more 

T-Mobile is closing five retail locations and a corporate office in Washington State. The company is also implementing several rounds of employee layoffs affecting 77 individuals. These changes are part of a business evolution and a shift in retail... — read more 

PeaceHealth is eliminating 150 technology positions as it outsources its IT operations to The HCI Group. These job cuts will take effect in November. The majority of the affected roles are based in Vancouver, Washington. This move is part of a larger... — read more 

McClatchy Media has eliminated seven unionized journalism positions across four Washington state newspapers. This wave of layoffs also impacted at least 90 journalists at publications nationwide. The affected papers include outlets in Tacoma... — read more 

Oracle has announced plans to lay off 359 employees in Washington state. These job cuts are scheduled to begin on November 13. This follows a previous announcement of 475 layoffs in the Seattle area back in June. The technology sector in Seattle and... — read more 

The director of the upcoming Fable game has stated that the development team has been protected from recent layoffs. This protection is attributed to the Fable intellectual property's significant value to the Xbox brand. The game has been in... — read more 

MultiCare Health System is implementing job reductions across nine Washington cities. A facility in Yakima is among those affected by these layoffs. The company cited changing business needs as the reason for eliminating 138 positions. Most of the... — read more 

Acclaimed virtual reality developer Polyarc Games has officially shut down after nearly twelve years in business. The Seattle-based studio confirmed its closure on September 11, 2026, impacting 29 employees. This follows a significant layoff in March... — read more 

Media company McClatchy has implemented significant layoffs across its newspaper operations. A substantial portion of unionized newsroom employees in Washington and Idaho were affected. The company cited declining consumer revenue as the primary... — read more 

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MultiCare Health System is implementing layoffs affecting 138 positions, with a significant portion impacting four Spokane-area clinics. These cuts, effective November 6, are attributed to mounting financial pressures and cost inflation. The health... — read more 

Following recent layoffs impacting its Destiny and Marathon teams, game studio Bungie is consolidating its operations. The company is moving out of its current headquarters. This move suggests a significant reduction in the studio's physical... — read more 

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families implemented layoffs affecting approximately 11% of staff at the Echo Glen juvenile detention facility. These reductions occurred in late June and early July, impacting around 30 employees out of a total... — read more 

Software firm Qualtrics has eliminated 117 positions at its Seattle location. These layoffs follow the company's recent acquisition of Press Ganey Forsta. Employees were notified of the cuts on August 19th, with their last day being October 18th. The... — read more 

Uber is implementing significant layoffs, impacting 93 employees in Washington state. These cuts are part of a broader global restructuring affecting approximately 10% of the company's workforce. The majority of affected positions are in the Seattle... — read more 

Two casinos in Tukwila will cease operations on November 1st, resulting in the termination of 238 employees. Maverick Gaming, the parent company, filed bankruptcy protection last year and has since closed multiple locations. The affected workers span... — read more 

Amazon is permanently laying off 121 employees across multiple Washington state locations. These cuts impact various roles, from entry-level positions to vice president-level executives. The company is providing affected workers with 90 days to seek... — read more 

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