City of Pullman Announces Five Staff Layoffs for October

Spokane, WA, October 7, 2026 — The City of Pullman has announced plans to implement staff layoffs, with five employees set to be affected in October. The specific departments or roles involved in these reductions were not immediately detailed.

The announcement comes as the city prepares for personnel changes scheduled to take effect next month. The number of employees being laid off is confirmed to be five.

Details regarding the precise reasons behind the decision, such as budget constraints, restructuring efforts, or service changes, were not provided in the initial information. The specific impact on city services resulting from these layoffs has also not been elaborated upon.

Information concerning the support offered to the affected staff members, such as severance packages or outplacement services, was not made available. The City of Pullman has not yet released further statements detailing the scope or rationale behind these workforce adjustments.

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