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October's initial employment stats show statewide job growth
by Evan Marczynski • November 15, 2012 4:46 pm

Driven by private sector growth, Washington’s preliminary job numbers from October continued the improved outlook that has been seen in…

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Whatcom unemployment falls—at 7 percent in September
by Evan Marczynski • October 23, 2012 3:29 pm

Unemployment in Whatcom County dropped to a rate 7 percent in September, according to early estimates from the state Employment…

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Leisure, hospitality lead September job gains, other sectors...
by Evan Marczynski • October 17, 2012 4:47 pm

Unemployment in Washington dropped slightly in September, while overall job growth rose, according to data from the state’s Employment Security…

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Whatcom's August unemployment at 7.7 percent, up from...
by BBJ Staff • September 25, 2012 5:02 pm

Whatcom County’s unemployment rose in August—state economists placed it at 7.7 percent, non-seasonally adjusted. Data showed a jump in August…

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Construction led job growth in August, but state...
by BBJ Staff • September 19, 2012 11:25 am

The construction sector led statewide employment gains in August, but loses were felt in other industries and the state’s unemployment…

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Whatcom's July unemployment at 7.6 percent, up from...
by BBJ Staff • August 21, 2012 4:00 pm

Whatcom County’s unemployment rate was at 7.6 percent in July, an increase from a revised rate of 7.3 percent in…

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Washington's job gains are not stopping unemployment rise
by BBJ Staff • August 16, 2012 3:43 pm

Washington state’s initial job figures from last month showed a gain of 5,000 jobs, but also a rise in the…

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