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Today, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced Washington’s minimum wage will rise 2.8% next year, to $17.13 an hour. The increase takes effect Jan. 1, 2026.

Each week you claim unemployment benefits, you need to look for work unless we tell you otherwise. Learn more about the job search requirements.

More than 100 employers and community resource organizations met with nearly 200 veterans and military spouses at a National Hire-A-Vet Day event in Tacoma in July.

Thirty-two employers participated and 237 job seekers attended a hiring fair to support displaced federal workers seeking new job opportunities.

May is Military Spouse Appreciation Month and Hire-a-Military Spouse Month. Despite their adaptability and diverse skill sets, military spouses often struggle with employment due to the uncertainty of military life.

Spokane's 2025 Career Expo was so successful, the biggest complaint from attendees was about small sandwiches in their lunches.

Employment Security Department Commissioner Cami Feek and Workforce Services Division Director Ismaila Maidadi joined other local leaders April 29 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new WorkSource Everett center location.

The updated Occupations in Demand list is now available

Austin was out of work due to a slow job market, and he turned to WorkSource Ellensburg for help.