2025 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.
'Seattle News Weekly': New WA taxes push small businesses to close
On episode nine of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle anchor Hana Kim and small business owner Joshua Dirks talk about new taxes in WA that have pushed Dirks to close his business.
On episode nine of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle anchor Hana Kim and small business owner Joshua Dirks talk about new taxes in WA that have pushed Dirks to close his business.
Iconic 169-year-old retailer to shutter 36 locations, citing tariffs
The Orvis Company, one of the nation’s oldest outdoor retailers, plans to close more than two dozen stores by 2026 as part of a broader effort to shrink its retail footprint and streamline operations in response to rising tariffs.
The Orvis Company, one of the nation’s oldest outdoor retailers, plans to close more than two dozen stores by 2026 as part of a broader effort to shrink its retail footprint and streamline operations in response to rising tariffs.
Potato chip brand unveils biggest redesign in nearly 100-year history
Lay's rolled out a major rebrand with cleaner ingredients, a new logo design, and packaging updates aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
Lay's rolled out a major rebrand with cleaner ingredients, a new logo design, and packaging updates aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
All Rite Aid locations closed after bankruptcy filing
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
Costco announces partnership to offer members Ozempic, Wegovy at major discount
Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount.
Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount.
Cracker Barrel dumps consulting firm Prophet after major rebrand backlash from customers
The restaurant chain faced an uproar over dropping the iconic logo of man leaning on a barrel.
The restaurant chain faced an uproar over dropping the iconic logo of man leaning on a barrel.
Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows
Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.
Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.
One-on-one with Seattle councilmember Alexis Mercedes-Rinck
With businesses seeing those sweeping state taxes, one Seattle City Councilmember wants to increase the B&O tax even more for large companies while lowering taxes for smaller businesses.
With businesses seeing those sweeping state taxes, one Seattle City Councilmember wants to increase the B&O tax even more for large companies while lowering taxes for smaller businesses.
American Eagle CEO stands by viral Sydney Sweeney ads after controversy, won't bow to 'fear'
"You can’t run from fear," American Eagle's CEO told The Wall Street Journal. "We stand behind what we did."
"You can’t run from fear," American Eagle's CEO told The Wall Street Journal. "We stand behind what we did."
Who is Charlie Javice? Frank startup founder going to prison
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
American Airlines teams with luxury brands to woo premium travelers
As demand for economy seating continues to lag, airlines are shelling out upgrades to maximize returns from travelers willing to pay more. Here's what American Airlines is offering.
As demand for economy seating continues to lag, airlines are shelling out upgrades to maximize returns from travelers willing to pay more. Here's what American Airlines is offering.
Disney raising subscription prices again — here’s when it takes effect
Disney+ and Hulu customers are about to pay more, as the company prepares another round of streaming price hikes.
Disney+ and Hulu customers are about to pay more, as the company prepares another round of streaming price hikes.
Seattle trial will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime
A federal trial beginning in Amazon's hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult to leave.
A federal trial beginning in Amazon's hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult to leave.
The future of tech in WA amid H1-B visa changes
President Trump is making it more expensive for all U.S. companies to hire international workers after signing an executive order enforcing a $100,000 fee for new H1-B visa applicants.
President Trump is making it more expensive for all U.S. companies to hire international workers after signing an executive order enforcing a $100,000 fee for new H1-B visa applicants.
Salad chain to close 41 stores
Fast-casual restaurant Salad and Go announced it will close dozens of locations to concentrate efforts on operations in the Dallas metro area and Oklahoma.
Fast-casual restaurant Salad and Go announced it will close dozens of locations to concentrate efforts on operations in the Dallas metro area and Oklahoma.
Olive Garden tests smaller portion menu with 'encouraging' results
The Italian chain is testing lighter entrées across 40% of its location.
The Italian chain is testing lighter entrées across 40% of its location.
FTC sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resales, alleges 'deceptive' pricing
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of deceptive pricing and allowing brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices.
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of deceptive pricing and allowing brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices.
Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
Spirit Airlines slashes flights, warns of more job cuts amid second bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis warned staff that the airline is cutting a quarter of its flight schedule in November as it restructures its business in its second bankruptcy in less than a year.
Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis warned staff that the airline is cutting a quarter of its flight schedule in November as it restructures its business in its second bankruptcy in less than a year.