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A superyacht linked to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived in Seattle. The vessel, named "Launchpad," drew crowds in South Lake Union. Its arrival followed Meta's announcement of 1,400 layoffs in Washington state. Some observers criticized the yacht's presence during this period. Others viewed the large vessel as a tourist attraction.
Seattle, Washington
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/zuckerberg-superyacht-draws-crowds-seattle-meta-layoffs/281-efc3e24b-894e-436d-a303-f821313508df
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
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. Starbucks is also closing some regional support offices.
Seattle, Washington
https://www.geekwire.com/2026/starbucks-layoffs-impact-252-jobs-at-seattle-support-center-including-vps-and-other-senior-roles/
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 restructuring charges.
Seattle, Washington
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/starbucks-to-lay-off-300-us-employees-close-some-regional-offices.html
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 major contributors to these job cuts. A slowdown in tech hiring is also a significant trend.
Seattle, Washington
https://www.kuow.org/stories/washington-state-tech-layoffs-are-second-highest-in-the-country
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 impacted employees will be separated by August 28.
Seattle, Washington
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/starbucks/starbucks-lays-off-61-tech-workers-in-seattle/
Starbucks laid off today (not relocated to Nashville) 61 tech jobs in their Tech Support Center. AI continues to claim the tech industry in the greater Seattle area. Even less places for the laid off Seattle Tech Support folks to go.
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 company turnaround.
Seattle, Washington
https://www.geekwire.com/2026/starbucks-cuts-tech-jobs-as-new-cto-reshapes-organization/
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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/
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. Oracle cited its AI infrastructure and cloud strategy as factors.
Seattle, Washington
https://nationaltoday.com/us/wa/seattle/news/2026/04/10/oracle-layoffs-hit-remote-workers-in-seattle/
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 started at Seattle Met, affecting several editorial staff.
Seattle, Washington
https://mynorthwest.com/local/seattle-met-magazine-layoffs/4225310
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 centers contribute to the decision.
Seattle, Washington
https://www.geekwire.com/2026/oracle-cuts-491-jobs-in-washington-state-as-it-embraces-ai-led-engineering/
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 within the Reality Labs division. The layoffs are scheduled to commence on May 8.
Seattle, Washington
https://www.geekwire.com/2026/latest-meta-layoffs-target-168-employees-in-washington-state/
That's a lot of sheep for a first round lay-off with more to come
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 Moss.
Seattle, Washington
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/vr-developer-polyarc-games-facing-layoffs-unspecified-number-of-employees-affected
The only benefit is if we move we will finally be able to afford a house. Let’s be honest allot of us at corporate are renting and cannot afford Seattle. We have a choice either move or get laid off.
“According to The Wall Street Journal, the roles moving to Nashville will include direct and indirect sourcing teams, with the company expecting to move additional jobs to Tennessee down the line.”
I am going to move if I get the offer. What about everyone else?
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 fundraising campaign aims to address these financial challenges.
Seattle, Washington
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/layoffs-hit-historic-seattle-theatre-75m-deficit-forces-staff-cuts/7HEEHZI5JNDDBL3QOKBDCSEZ54/
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.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/fmc-ct0uwlxr8z2xwzvl
Seattle's tech sector is experiencing a significant slowdown. Layoffs are impacting many companies in the region. This shift affects local businesses and the broader economy. The situation is not limited to a single employer. Seattle's previous mood of constant hiring has changed.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/seattle-layoffs-are-turning-into-a-bigger-local-slowdown-story/ss-AA1WTRUX?ocid=overlayclose
What do folks know?
Eddie Bauer is closing its Seattle headquarters. The outdoor apparel brand will lay off 60 employees. Its 50,000-square-foot Sodo headquarters is in Seattle. The company leased this space in 2022. This move affects the Seattle-based company's operations.
https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/02/09/eddie-bauer-layoffs-headquarters-closure.html
The Seattle area recently shed jobs. This marks the first job loss since the pandemic began. The region had previously added fewer than 15,000 jobs in 2024. Further details are behind a paywall. The Puget Sound Business Journal reported this development.
https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/02/03/area-loses-jobs-tech-industry-construction.html
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.
According to the Employment Security Department (ESD), 2,198 Seattle-area employees were among the approximately 16,000 roles cut. Amazon first announced the layoffs on Jan. 28.
https://mynorthwest.com/local/amazon-layoffs-seattle-employees/4197200
Amazon is reducing their employee count in Seattle. When the dust settles there will be 1/10 the number of employees working in that building as there are now.
Layoffs at tech companies like Amazon and Meta are impacting the Seattle region. 2,303 Amazon employees will have their final day with the company starting Monday. Meta plans to lay off 331 workers in March. Reports suggest another 16,000 Amazon job cuts could affect 2,600 more local workers. Experts describe this as the "scariest time economically" for the region since the Great Recession.
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/scariest-time-economically-since-great-recession-layoffs-hit-struggling-seattle-region/6MTQN5XH7NC55INEXAXLUOXOC4/
Management Analyst (Team Lead)
Office of Intelligence Operations
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: 121,785 per year
Employment type: Full-time
Posted: 2 days ago
Key points:
Federal government role
Team leadership responsibilities
IT coordination and system audits
Apply:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855532700
L&I IT Business Analyst (Entry)
State of Washington Dept. of Labor and Industries
Location: Tumwater, WA
Salary: 72,816–97,968 per year
Employment type: Full-time
Posted: 5 days ago
Key points:
Entry-level analyst role
Full-time telework permitted
Agile, requirements gathering, testing focus
Apply:
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=da01e17989fb8cb1
Manager, Industry Analyst Relations and Competitive Intelligence
Arm
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: 153,900–208,200 per year
Employment type: Full-time
Posted: 2 days ago
Key points:
Senior-level role
Hybrid work model
Focus on AI, semiconductors, competitive intelligence
Apply:
https://careers.arm.com/job/san-jose/manager-industry-analyst-relations-and-competitive-intelligence/33099/91107868896
Risk Analyst
Regions Bank
Location: Birmingham, AL
Salary: approx midpoint 97,470 per year
Employment type: Full-time
Posted: 21 hours ago
Key points:
Banking risk and regulatory exposure
Data quality and stress testing
Corporate risk management role
Apply:
https://careers.regions.com/us/en/job/R99517/Risk-Analyst
Data Analyst (Pricing Risk)
American Honda Finance Corp
Location: Torrance, CA
Salary: 73,300–110,000 per year
Employment type: Full-time
Posted: 21 hours ago
Key points:
Up to 20 percent remote
Pricing, risk, and financial modeling focus
Strong benefits and bonus programs
Apply:
https://careers.honda.com/us/en/job/9405/Data-Analyst
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4337141791
Seattle’s economy is under heavy pressure as layoffs continue to spread across the region. The scale of the job cuts is being described as the most challenging period since the Great Recession, pointing to widespread instability for workers and businesses alike
https://www.geekwire.com/2026/expedia-group-lays-off-employees-in-latest-cuts-at-seattle-travel-giant/
Expedia Group is laying off employees. Impacted workers include program managers and engineers. The company stated it is eliminating roles and simplifying its structure. These reductions follow previous workforce cuts over the past two years. Expedia Group had 16,500 employees globally at the end of 2024.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/tech-layoffs-drive-seattle-area-unemployment-above-5-5296
Amazon is eliminating 2,400 jobs in Washington state, a decision tied to a ten-year $100 billion investment into artificial intelligence technologies. This workforce reduction is scheduled to take effect in early 2026 as the company restructures its internal operations to support AI development through Amazon Web Services.
The affected roles span a variety of corporate departments in the Seattle region, where Amazon has maintained a significant presence for decades.
The company has announced that funding redirected from these job eliminations will support enhancements to AI infrastructure, including data centers, machine learning models, and AI-powered products.
While some employees will be eligible for severance and job placement assistance, the announcement has caused concern among workers and the surrounding community. Many are focusing on the local economic effects of removing thousands of salaried jobs in a region closely tied to the company’s history.
Why It Matters: The removal of thousands of roles from Amazon’s Washington workforce introduces new concerns about how artificial intelligence is reshaping employment patterns within the technology sector. Decisions to move funding from salaried staff to machine learning systems are becoming more common and could influence long-term approaches to infrastructure and business growth.
20% reduction in staff at Seattle and Oregon Starbucks stores taking effect later this month.
Our IT manager let it slip today saying Leadership wants to cut 20% of low performers in Seattle. The performance improvement plans were created by HR to make them extremely difficult to pass.
Amazon will lay off employees. A total of 84 workers will be affected. The layoffs will occur in Seattle and Bellevue. Impacted roles include engineering, recruiting, software development, and product management, affecting Seattle, Washington...
https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2025/12/15/amazon-layoffs-84-february.html
Providence Swedish is cutting 150 to nearly 300 positions across Seattle and Puget Sound. The co is restructuring clinics, insurance operations, and administrative units.
https://blogs.cisco.com/news/building-the-future-of-enterprise-ai-ciscos-intent-to-acquire-neuralfabric
Company: Rad Power Bikes
Source: Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
Rad Power facing potential mass layoffs, shutdown
Summary: Rad Power Bikes filed a precautionary WARN in Washington and told officials it may lay off 64 employees in January, while stressing no final decision has been made. Internal communications warned the company could cease operations without new funding.
City: Seattle
State: Washington
https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2025/11/10/rad-power-announces-64-layoffs-reports-point-possible-shutdown