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State job growth slows, unemployment rate stays flat
by BBJ Staff • November 20, 2013 12:25 pm

A 22-month streak of job growth in Washington state ended in September and October, while statewide unemployment stayed flat through…

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Washington's unemployment up slightly, but job growth continues
by BBJ Staff • August 14, 2013 2:07 pm

Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was an estimated 6.9 percent in July, a slight increase over the 6.8 percent rates…

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State's June unemployment held still, but jobs surged
by BBJ Staff • July 17, 2013 10:20 am

Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged from May to June, at 6.8 percent, while the economy gained an estimated…

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Retail, hospitality see gains in recent local job...
by Evan Marczynski • June 25, 2013 4:53 pm

New hiring by Whatcom County retailers and hotels is mirroring a statewide trend in which retail, hospitality and leisure industries…

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Whatcom County's unemployment at 6.9 percent in April
by Evan Marczynski • May 21, 2013 1:54 pm

Whatcom County’s unemployment rate in April followed similar trends seen in late spring over the past several years and fell…

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Washington unemployment estimated at 7 percent in April
by BBJ Staff • May 15, 2013 10:18 am

Washington state’s unemployment rate is continuing its recent decline, hitting an estimated 7 percent in April—the lowest point the jobless…

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Shrinking workforce pushes state jobless rate to four-year...
by Evan Marczynski • January 16, 2013 10:46 am

Unemployment in Washington state is sinking to its lowest level in four years, according to an estimate of December’s jobless…

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