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• April jobless rate at 8.9 percent for Spokane County

  May 22, 2012 in Business Spokane County’s unemployment rate sat at 8.9 percent in April, according to a report from the Washington State Employment Security Department. 10

• Idaho jobless rate drops for 9th straight month

  May 18, 2012 in Business, Idaho Idaho employers maintained hiring at seasonal levels in April, while the state’s labor force remained unchanged, driving the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate down for the ninth straight month to 7.7 … 12

• Wash. unemployment rate falls despite job losses

  May 16, 2012 in Business, City SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state’s unemployment rate fell in April to 8.1 percent, despite a loss of 300 jobs last month, officials said Wednesday. 10

• Hiring slows sharply with just 115,000 jobs added

  May 4, 2012 in Business, Nation/World U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in April for the second straight month, evidence of an economy still growing only sluggishly. The unemployment rate dipped, but only because more people … 78

• Spokane unemployment rate stays near 10%

  April 24, 2012 in Business, City Spokane County registered a 9.9 percent unemployment rate for March, exactly the same as February, the Washington Employment Security Department reported today. 22

• Many degree holders languish in job market

  April 24, 2012 in Business on Page A8 WASHINGTON – The college class of 2012 is in for a rude welcome to the world of work. A weak labor market already has left half of young college graduates … 12

• State’s job growth trend continues

  April 19, 2012 in Business on Page A10 OLYMPIA – Washington state’s unemployment rate for March remained flat at 8.3 percent, but the state added 3,300 jobs last month, marking the third consecutive month of growth, officials said …

• Dow dives again after job news

  April 9, 2012 in Business NEW YORK — Investors had a three-day weekend to brood over disappointing job growth in March. When they got back to work Monday and delivered their verdict, it wasn’t good. … 4

• Job creation slows nationally

  April 6, 2012 in Business, Nation/World WASHINGTON — The job market slowed in March as companies hit the brakes on hiring amid uncertainty about the economy’s growth prospects. The unemployment rate dipped, but mostly because more … 35

• Washington, Idaho trim weeks of unemployment pay

  April 3, 2012 in Business, City, Idaho Long-term unemployment benefits are being reduced sharply in Washington and Idaho. Later this month, most unemployed workers will be cut off after 73 weeks of long-term payments in Washington, the … 4

• Layoff a shock after lifetime of work

  April 2, 2012 in City on Page A1 Linda Hall, of Spokane, has worked hard all her life but hasn’t earned any respect from the labor market. Laid off for the first time at age 62, Hall has … 17

• Jobless claims fall to lowest level in 4 years

  March 29, 2012 in Business, Nation/World The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level in four years, adding to evidence that the job market is strengthening. 13

• Job specialists say lots of help is available for veterans

    March 25, 2012 in City on Page A1 When Trish Leonard left the Army National Guard last fall, she expected getting a job would be easy. Her skills as an aircraft mechanic, acquired while serving in the Air … 12

• Jobless benefits may change

  March 22, 2012 in Business on Page A7 Unemployment benefits may be changed as Washington’s jobless rate improves. The maximum weeks of benefits will likely be reduced from 99 to 73 by the middle of April. The extended … 1

• Fewer seek unemployment aid, tying a 4-year low

  March 15, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — Fewer people sought U.S. unemployment benefits last week, adding to signs that the job market is strengthening. 28

• Area’s jobless rate up to 9.8

  March 14, 2012 in City on Page A8 Spokane’s unemployment rate was 9.8 percent in January, according to reports released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Though jobless numbers are higher than in December, state economists …

• Boeing employment in Washington highest since 1999

  March 13, 2012 in Region SEATTLE — Boeing’s payroll in Washington has risen to more than 82,000 workers. 2

• Washington jobless rate falls to 8.3 percent

  March 1, 2012 in Business on Page A10 Washington’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent in January as 13,200 jobs were created. The improved jobless numbers were led by stronger hiring in professional and business services, retail trade, … 1

• Washington’s jobless rate fell in January

  February 29, 2012 in Business, City Washington’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent in January as 13,200 jobs were created. 8

• Teens’ jobs outlook ‘tough’

  February 13, 2012 in City on Page A1 The economy is making it tough to be a kid these days, at least a kid with purchasing power. Many of the jobs traditionally filled by teenagers are now being … 13

• Manufacturing driving recovery in Spokane

  February 12, 2012 in City on Page A1 Manufacturers are hiring in Spokane and selling goods across the globe, igniting hopes of an economic recovery. From airplane parts to medical devices, cookware, pharmaceuticals and mining equipment, factories across … 81

• Unemployment aid applications near a 4-year low

  February 9, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking unemployment aid neared a four-year low last week, a positive sign that strong hiring could continue in the coming months. 17

• Job openings jump to near a 3-year high

  February 7, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — The number of available jobs in the United States jumped in December to near a three-year high, supporting other data that show a brighter outlook for hiring. 32

• Inslee’s jobs plan focuses on six ‘key industry clusters’

  February 7, 2012 in City on Page A5 The likely Democratic nominee for Washington governor spent much of a campaign speech Monday unveiling his job creation plan calling for a “culture change” in Olympia. Jay Inslee, a Democratic … 5

• Inslee calls for focus on six industries

  February 6, 2012 in City Jay Inslee, a Democratic candidate for governor, said he would focus the state’s job creation efforts on six “key industry clusters” – aerospace, life sciences, military, agriculture, information technology and … 30

• Unemployment rate drops in both Washington, Idaho

  January 21, 2012 in Business on Page A1 Kootenai County’s unemployment rate dropped half a percentage point in December to 9.8 percent – breaking a string of 19 months in which the jobless rate was stuck in double … 11

• Washington, Idaho jobless rates fall again

  January 20, 2012 in Business Conflicting data continues to cloud Washington’s economic outlook and jobless rates. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics said today that unemployment dropped to 8.5 percent in December from 8.7 percent … 5

• Unemployment claims at 352,000, fewest since 2008

  January 19, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits plummeted last week to 352,000, the fewest since April 2008. The decline added to evidence that the job market is strengthening. 45

• Half the pay, none of the work? Who wouldn’t?

  January 14, 2012 in City on Page A5 You know the problem, surely, with unemployment insurance. It’s so cushy, no one ever wants to go back to work. So trying to help people stay out of the poorhouse … 11

• Unemployment benefit applications jump to 399K

  January 12, 2012 in Nation/World Applications for weekly unemployment benefits spiked last week, largely because companies let go of thousands of workers after the holiday season. 31

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