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Mirroring the national trend, Washington and Oregon are experiencing an unprecedented spike in unemployment claims caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.In the…
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The Spokane City Council will consider an ordinance Monday, that would make it easier for anyone with a criminal record to be hired.If the city council…
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The state unemployment rate in Washington and Oregon was falling at a steady pace in recent years. But lately it's stuck.The latest reading from the…
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The "steady upward climb" in job creation around the Northwest continues this summer.Washington state recorded nearly 6,000 net new jobs last month…
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According to numbers out Wednesday, the number of people out of work and looking for jobs is returning to pre-recession levels in the…
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Convicted criminals in Oregon would not have to disclose their criminal history on job applications under a measure moving through the legislature.The…
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Oregon taxpayers could receive an unexpected windfall next year.It's looking more likely that the state's unique “kicker” rebate will be triggered. That's…
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The Washington and Oregon employment departments have closed the book on 2014 with the release of their December jobs numbers.Overall, last year was the…
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Washington and Oregon's latest unemployment numbers offer a paradox.On Tuesday and Wednesday the states reported strong job gains. But the unemployment…
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Washington state's unemployment rate held steady in February at 6.4 percent according to fresh numbers from the state Employment Security Department.State…