KREM

Unemployment in Washington increases slightly, while rates in Idaho hold steady

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington and Idaho both released statewide unemployment rates on Wednesday for the month of November 2025. In Washington, the economy decreased by an estimated 1,500 jobs and the ...
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Washington state unemployment increases to nearly 5% as national rate decreases

Washington state's unemployment rate saw a slight uptick in December 2025, rising to 4.7% from 4.6% in November, according to the latest report from the Employment Security Department. Despite this ...
AOL

New WA unemployment numbers show which counties and industries saw job losses

Washington state’s unemployment rate ticked up to 5.1% in February, representing the fourth consecutive monthly increase, according to new state data. That’s up from a 4.4% unemployment rate in ...

Federal unemployment aid available to Washington residents affected by historic flooding

Unemployment remains high in flood-affected counties, topping 6% in some areas.
KHQ

Washington state data shows sharp increase in unemployment claims by federal employees

Federal worker filings for unemployment insurance in Washington state grew markedly in 2025 as federal employees faced broad cuts and a lengthy government shutdown, according to data from the ...
The Washington Post

Unemployment rate rises, signaling weakness in the economy

The economy is flashing new warning signs, as the U.S. labor market shed jobs over October and November, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6 percent, the highest level since 2021. Job gains of ...