CHS Northwest has announced plans to sell five stores in Washington, a move that will affect 57 employees across the state. According to an official notice filed under the Washington Mini-WARN Act, the permanent layoffs will take effect on May 5, 2026.
CHS Northwest to Initiate Layoffs in May
CHS Northwest submitted a WARN notice on March 5, stating that it will close five stores in Washington. The filing confirms that CHS Northwest plans to permanently lay off 57 employees across these locations.
The stores that will shut down include:
- Ferndale Farm & Home: 1720 LaBounty Drive
- Lynden Express & Gas: 300 Main Street, Lynden
- Lynden Farm & Home: 415 Depot Road, Lynden
- Nooksack Farm & Home: 104 Nooksack Avenue, Nooksack
- Nooksack Express & Gas: 102 Nooksack Avenue, Nooksack
While the layoffs are expected to take effect on May 5, the company said the move will not involve relocating jobs or outsourcing any affected positions. The filing states that employees have received written notices regarding the sale of the stores.
The WARN notice activates a Rapid Response team that provides transition support and assistance to all the affected employees.
Previous Layoff Notices
According to The Bellingham Herald, CHS Northwest filed two notices in January and February related to the sale of multiple stores. On January 28, the company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with the Washington State Employment Security Department.
It was selling the Lynden store at 119 17th St. in the Fairway Center, which led to the layoff of 11 employees by April 1. Another notice was filed on February 19, announcing the sale of four additional Washington stores. It is set to take effect on April 19.
About CHS Northwest
A farmer-owned cooperative, CHS Northwest is based in the Pacific Northwest and runs retail farm supply stores, convenience stores, and fuel stations in Washington.
The firm offers energy solutions and retail services to the local communities, ranchers, and farmers. Founded in 1941 as Whatcom Grange, CHS Northwest has locations throughout western Washington and Oregon.
