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%.

Unemployment claims in Washington declined last week

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Washington last week compared with the week prior.
KHQ

Washington's unemployment rate slightly above national average

The Washington Employment Security Department has released its latest unemployment data for November, detailing rates by ...
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 ...
MyNorthwest.com

WA unemployment holds steady at 4.5%, job growth shows signs of slowing

Washington’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.5% in July, the Employment Security Department confirmed. The state added 10,800 jobs, showing signs of continued, but slowing growth, according to the ...
KREM

Washington's unemployment rate holds steady at 4.5%, report shows

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington's unemployment rate is holding steady at 4.5%, a report released Wednesday shows. This is slightly higher than the national average of 4.2% reported in July 2025. RELATED: ...
JD Supra

Oregon and Washington Will Allow Unemployment Benefits for Striking Employees Starting in 2026: Key Takeaways for Employers

Oregon and Washington just became the latest states to make striking employees eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. This marks a major policy shift for both states – especially for ...
KHQ

Washington job opportunity goes up while unemployment rate stays the same according to monthly employment report

OLYMPIA, Wash. – In June, Washington’s economy increased by about 10,900 jobs, while the unemployment rate stayed about the same at 4.5%, according to the Washington State Employee Security Department ...
HeraldNet

Expected slide in WA unemployment trust fund balance could trigger new tax

Washington businesses would need to shoulder roughly $700 million in additional taxes in a few years unless the projected finances of the state’s unemployment insurance fund improve. Officials are ...