OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy increased by an estimated 5,400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in June 2026 while the unemployment rate remained unchanged for the third consecutive month at 5.2%. “Employment growth in June was led by the service sector,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist for the Employment Security Department. “Employment growth over the month was...
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