Washington Layoffs — February 2026, Week 2
Employers in Washington reported 3 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 2, displacing an estimated 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)
5.0%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
5,791
Initial Claims
(2026-03-28 wk)
2.51%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 102 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 94 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 102 workers across 1 notice. Notably, 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 |
The most significant filing came from 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.