#idaho

Visual Concepts, known for NBA 2K and WWE 2K, has experienced layoffs. The team working on WWE wrestling games was most affected. The mobile game WWE 2K25: Netflix Edition is cited as a main reason. This game reportedly did not meet expectations. Netflix will not renew its contract for 2026 and 2027 editions.

https://news.instant-gaming.com/en/articles/19564-visual-concepts-nba-2k-wwe-2k-has-been-hit-by-layoffs

The Twin Falls School District avoided staff layoffs. Superintendent Brady Di-kinson announced this to the school board. The district eliminated 18 positions through attrition. These cuts resulted from staff departures and retirements. Declining enrollment prompted these reductions and more are expected.

Twin Falls, Idaho

https://www.idahoednews.org/news/twin-falls-avoids-teachers-layoffs-cuts-staff-through-attrition/

Idahoan Foods plans to close a facility. This plant is located in Rupert. Sixty-one employees will be impacted. Operations are set to end in June. The company makes instant potato packets.

Rupert, Idaho

https://www.ktvb.com/video/news/local/idahoan-foods-is-closing-its-facility-in-rupert-idaho-61-employees-facing-layoff-due-to-closure/277-c5b107b6-7648-4cdf-8f68-8274135f0d71

LA Semiconductor facility experienced layoffs. These layoffs are the first wave. The facility is located in Pocatello. The job reductions have begun. Specific details about the layoffs are not available.

Pocatello

https://localnews8.com/news/2026/04/10/first-wave-of-layoffs-ensue-at-la-semiconductor-facility-in-pocatello/

Maker's Pride laid off 51 employees at its Boise factory. The company notified the Idaho Department of Labor of these job cuts. Thirty-eight machine operators and ten general laborers were affected on February 26. This Boise facility is slated to become the company's sole Western manufacturing site. Maker's Pride recently closed other plants in Salt Lake City and Minnesota.

Boise, Idaho

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article315198476.html

Scentsy, a fragrance company, announced new layoffs. The company eliminated 11% of its total workforce. This decision is part of thoughtful adjustments to its organizational structure. Impacted employees were offered a compensation package. Scentsy also conducted a round of layoffs in April 2025.

Meridian, Idaho

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/meridian-based-company-scentsy-announces-layoffs/277-a9f6939a-5843-424b-9e51-adec8a7f6216

The article reports significant job reductions. Spudnik, a company based in Blackfoot, confirmed these cuts. A letter was released by the company. This letter detailed the job reductions. The specific number of affected employees was not stated.

https://localnews8.com/news/2026/02/20/mass-layoffs-reported-at-blackfoots-spudnik-company-releases-letter-confirming-job-cuts/

The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) is considering additional budget cuts for Idaho state agencies. These proposed reductions could lead to significant layoffs. Reports detail impacts of potential 1-2% agency spending cuts. This move goes beyond the Governor's existing budget recommendations. Uncertainty regarding federal tax changes influences these decisions.

https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/feb/05/jfac-eyes-more-spending-cuts-bonner-county-daily-b/

Idaho State University is laying off 45 employees. This action addresses an $8 million budget deficit. The College of Education will merge into a new humanities college. Biology department disciplines are also being reorganized. These changes aim to achieve significant cost savings.

https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/45-layoffs-as-isu-axes-college-of-education-splits-biology-department-in-mass-restructuring/article_11660917-46c1-4ff9-b34c-b1c942eb4910.html

Idaho State University is cutting about 45 positions across its workforce and consolidating two colleges, East Idaho News reports.

https://www.idahoednews.org/news/idaho-state-to-cut-positions-consolidate-colleges/

• Exyte U.S., Inc. | Layoff date: Oct. 24, 2025 | Location: 9245 S. Gigabit Lane, Boise, ID | Employees affected: 201 | Industry: Clean-room construction / semiconductor facilities | Reason: Contract unexpectedly discontinued by Micron, ending Exyte’s role as general contractor on Micron’s $15B chip plant | Notes: Contract ended Sept. 2, 2025; Exyte still involved in limited project scope

• Blue Cross of Idaho | Layoff date: March 27, 2025 (first notices), layoffs began June 2025 | Location: 3000 E. Pine Ave., Meridian, ID | Employees affected: 135 | Industry: Health insurance | Reason: Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare terminated long-running Medicare/Medicaid dual-eligible contract | Notes: Jobs impacted included care coordinators and claims examiners; contract awarded to UnitedHealthcare and Molina

• N.A. Degerstrom | Layoff date: Sept. 5, 2025 | Location: 3268 Blackfoot River Road, Soda Springs, ID | Employees affected: 113 | Industry: Heavy construction / mining | Reason: Completion of mining contract at Henry Mine | Notes: 105 union and 8 nonunion employees; layoffs phased through March 2026

• Inspiro | Layoff date: Aug. 1, 2025 | Location: 200 W. Hanley Ave. No. 13, Coeur d’Alene, ID | Employees affected: 100 | Industry: Call center / IT services | Reason: Closure of Dish Network call center due to unforeseen business circumstances | Notes: Site permanently closed Sept. 30, 2025

• Saia LTL Freight | Layoff date: April 8, 2025 | Location: 2264 S. Bonito Way, Suite 100, Meridian, ID | Employees affected: 78 | Industry: Freight and logistics | Reason: Operational changes impacting customer service roles | Notes: Layoffs occurred between June 2 and June 16, 2025

• Management & Training Corporation (Centennial Job Corps Center) | Layoff date: June 3, 2025 | Location: 3201 Ridgecrest Drive, Nampa, ID | Employees affected: 75 | Industry: Workforce training / education | Reason: U.S. Department of Labor terminated operating contract “for convenience” | Notes: Resulted in full closure of the Nampa Job Corps center

• Sunshine Minting, Inc. | Layoff date: June 26, 2025 | Location: 750 W. Canfield Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID | Employees affected: 72 | Industry: Precious metals processing | Reason: Abrupt change in customer demand and order cancellations | Notes: Company cited unforeseen business circumstances; no full 60-day notice

• PacificSource | Layoff date: Oct. 24, 2025 | Location: 408 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Boise, ID | Employees affected: 42 | Industry: Health insurance | Reason: Significant loss of Medicaid membership in Lane County, Oregon | Notes: Layoffs effective Dec. 31, 2025

• Accelerate360 Distribution, LLC | Layoff date: April 25, 2025 | Location: Remote workers in Idaho; work unit based at 5013 S. Louise Ave. #5105, Sioux Falls, SD | Employees affected: 32 (Idaho) | Industry: Media distribution / merchandising | Reason: Closure of Dakota Merchandising remote work unit | Notes: Additional 292 layoffs occurred in other states

• Transit Management of Canyon County, Inc. | Layoff date: July 31, 2025 | Location: 5907 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, ID | Employees affected: 28 | Industry: Public transit management | Reason: End of operating contract for Canyon County transit system | Notes: Facility expected to close Sept. 30, 2025; new operator anticipated to rehire many workers

Blue Cross of Idaho Cuts Staff Amid Restructuring

• Blue Cross of Idaho confirmed recent staff reductions. Less than 90 employees were affected by these layoffs. The company cited organizational changes for efficiency and cost reduction. This follows 135 layoffs from a lost contract in April 2025. Blue Cross of Idaho is also considering moving its headquarters.

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/under-90-blue-cross-of-idaho-employees-let-go-organizational-changes/277-95d6b0c3-09c4-4a8b-9f04-d13c35467816

Meridian, Idaho

200 folks were recently laid off in Boise. Severance was OK. Not good time to lose job in Idaho, now you'll have 200 people chasing 2 open job positions. I am kidding, but really not, I am exaggerating, but really I am not.