Washington state unemployment rate increases slightly in February to 4.4%   – The Suburban Times

Washington state unemployment rate increases slightly in February to 4.4%   – The Suburban Times

Washington’s economy decreased by an estimated 7,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in February 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.4%.  As noted in the January 2025 employment report, high-profile layoffs in the private and public sectors likely won’t show up until the March and April 2025 employment reports.  “Job growth has been slowing over the past several months, and so far, 2025 is off to a slow start. One-month jo…