February 26th, 2026

Amazon Leaves More Seattle Office Space Behind

Amazon confirmed it will not renew its lease on another major Seattle office building, with roughly 1,500 employees expected to relocate. Since 2020, the company has given up more than a million square feet of office space in the city. They’re not leaving the region... they’re moving to Bellevue.

Charlie Harger breaks down what this shift means for downtown Seattle, the city’s rising office vacancy rate, and the growing concerns about taxes, crime, and long-term budget deficits.

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Charlie Harger

Seattle's Morning News