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Kate Davidson

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  • help wanted hiring economy

    Jobs and unemployment up in Washington and Oregon

    Unemployment numbers in Washington and Oregon rose last month, even though both states also added jobs. Washington’s jobless rate rose to 4% in November, and the state added about 13,000 jobs. Oregon’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, though it added 8,500.