May 2026, Meta announces layoffs for over 1,300 employees in WA

KIRO 7 reports that Meta is cutting staff in Washington state, confirming layoffs affecting more than 1,300 employees. The story focuses on the local impact—staff reductions across engineering and operations roles in the region—and includes video coverage from the station. It frames the layoffs within the company’s broader global workforce adjustments as Meta reallocates resources toward AI and other strategic priorities. The piece notes community and employee reaction, and highlights what the reductions mean for affected local teams and the wider Seattle-area tech labor market.