Five Fred Meyer stores are shutting down across the Puget Sound, including Lake City and Redmond, leaving hundreds of workers and local families scrambling. These closures aren’t just about business—they’re changing how neighborhoods access groceries, especially as theft and rising costs are blamed. Many worry about new food deserts and the impact on workers already struggling with housing costs. While Fred Meyer says every employee will be offered another job, the community is frustrated, with petitions and local leaders calling out big corporations for putting profits over people. How do you think these closures will affect your daily life or your neighborhood? #Business #LocalBusiness #Seattle