Washington Layoffs — February 2026, Week 2
Employers in Washington recorded 3 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 2, covering approximately 256 workers. The average filing covered 85 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
256
Workers Affected
85
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Washington (DOL/BLS)
4.7%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
5,322
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
2.57%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 102 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 94 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 102 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Healthcare reported 94 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congdon Packing | Yakima | 102 | Layoff | |
| PeaceHealth | Various locations in Washington | 94 | Layoff | |
| Eddie Bauer | Seattle | 60 | Closure |
Leading the list was Congdon Packing at its Yakima facility, reporting 102 affected workers. PeaceHealth followed with 94 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 2 of February 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full February report for Washington.