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News Brief: Local Unemployment Rate Resumes Climb

Posted on June 16, 2009 by The Tim

Just a quick update on the unemployment rate. According to data from the Washington State Employment Security Department, both statewide and King County unemployment have resumed their rise, pushing close to double-digits:

Unemployment Rate

After dropping from 7.9% to 7.0% from March to April, King County’s unemployment rate shot up a full point to (barely) reach a new high of 8.0% in May.

Here’s a look at King, Pierce, and Snohomish:

Unemployment Rate

Pierce has been above 10% for three months running now.

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