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The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) announced layoffs of 13 staff members, including executive and union-represented staff, due to a budget shortfall, representing a 22% staff reduction.

The agency faces a $4.7 million budget shortfall for 2026, prompting measures like a hiring freeze and reduced consultant use; the layoffs aim to cut $3.05 million from the budget.

KCRHA will focus on managing contracts, communicating with funders and providers, and reassessing its organizational structure to address financial constraints.

SEATTLE - The King County Regional Homelessness Authority announced Wednesday they will be laying off 13 staff members in the wake of an administrative budget shortfall.

According to the KCRHA, those 13 staff members include people

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