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 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 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 

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 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 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 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 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 

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 

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 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 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 

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 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 

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 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 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 

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 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 

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 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 

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 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 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 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 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 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 

Polyarc Games announced company-wide layoffs. The VR developer could not secure funding. This followed the cancellation of a major project. The number of affected workers was not disclosed. Polyarc is known for its adventure-puzzle game... — read more 

Blaine School District will avoid major staff cuts this year. This follows several years of recurring layoffs and budget challenges. Interim Superintendent Dan Chaplik implemented financial and programmatic changes. The district secured additional... — read more 

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... — read more 

The North Thurston Public Schools board approved a resolution for a potential reduction in force. This action follows a projected dip in student enrollment for the next school year. Superintendent Troy Oliver cited lower kindergarten counts and... — read more 

Epic Games announced widespread layoffs. Over 1,000 employees are being let go globally. This includes 82 workers at its Bellevue location. The company attributes these cuts to declining Fortnite engagement. These job reductions affect staff across... — read more 

The Puyallup School District updated its $15 million budget reduction plan. This plan is for the 2026-2027 school year. The district saved the high school pool, gymnastics, and some elementary library services. To compensate, the district will... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

The 5th Avenue Theatre announced layoffs and program pauses. Approximately 14 staff positions will be eliminated. The theater faces a $7.5 million deficit from the pandemic. Rising costs and declining subscriptions contributed to the shortfall. A... — read more 

Doosan GridTech recently laid off staff. These layoffs occurred in Bellevue. The company was formed in 2016. Doosan Group acquired 1Energy Systems to create it. This acquisition cost over $10 million. ... — read more 

Seattle business leaders have issued a warning. They are concerned about artificial intelligence. Technology sector layoffs are also a factor. These elements are causing an economic shift. Local leaders are observing these developments. ... — read more 

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. ... — read more