Posts Tagged ‘Chelan-Douglas Counties’
Rising Unemployment Trend Continues In Chelan-Douglas Counties
The unemployment rate in Chelan and Douglas Counties ticked up again in October, according to the latest job statistics from the State Employment Security Department. The local rate is 3.9 percent, up from 3.3 percent in October last year. The local labor force continues to grow, with about one thousand more people looking for work,…
Read More‘Huge Opportunities’ In Chelan-Douglas Counties, Says Outgoing Port Director
The Port of Douglas County’s Executive Director Lisa Parks announced her resignation at a Port meeting earlier this month, effective today, Oct. 30. With the Ports of Douglas and Chelan Counties in the process of consolidating, having only one port director was identified as a cost-saving measure. Parks said due to that, she essentially offered…
Read MoreUnemployment, Labor Force Growth Trends Continue In Chelan-Douglas Counties
Both the local unemployment rate and number of people looking for work continues to tick up in Chelan and Douglas Counties. That’s according to monthly data from the State’s Employment Secutirty Department. The unemployment rate in August was up a full percentage point from August 2018 – from four percent to five percent. Every month…
Read MoreIn Time For Winter, Homeless Warming Shelter Coming to Wenatchee
Being homeless can be extremely difficult in its own right. Add to that freezing temperatures, and just staying warm can be a full-time endeavor. City and county officials in the Wenatchee Valley have plans for a “low barrier” shelter that’ll double as a warming shelter during the winter months.
Read MoreOctober Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – How Can We Help?
Domestic violence impacts people of all ages and all social-economic backgrounds. SAGE in Chelan-Douglas Counties provides services to victims, as well as education for the community on how we can help.
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Unemployment Rate Up Again Despite Job, Labor Force Growth
The unemployment rate continues to tick up in Chelan and Douglas Counties, but people are still entering the labor market. That’s according to the latest county data from the State Employment Security Department. For July, the local unemployment rate was four percent, up from 3.2 percent in July last year. The rate of job growth…
Read MoreAction Council Complete’s ‘Community Needs’ Assessment for Chelan-Douglas Counties
A recent assessment of community needs shows a growing divide across Chelan and Douglas Counties. From housing and income, to education and health, Marcus Bellissimo reports on how local organizations could use the information moving forward.
Read MoreDespite Job, Labor Force Growth, Local Unemployment Rate Up Again
A bit more good than bad economic news in the latest jobs report for Chelan and Douglas Counties. The local unemployment rate ticked up to 4.9 percent for May this year, compared to 4.6 percent in May 2018, with about 300 more people unemployed. Every month this year has seen a slight rise in the…
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Fish & Wildlife’s Latest ‘Digital Open House’ Covers Chelan-Douglas Counties
The director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has been holding a series of online forums in different regions across the state. Last Thursday, a forum was held with North Central Regional Director Jim Brown. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreLocal Economy Continues Adding People, Jobs Even As Unemployment Rate Ticks Up
The local unemployment rate continues to tick up, despite growth in the number of jobs and people finding work. The April jobs report for Chelan and Douglas Counties shows a 5.5% unemployment rate, up from 5% in April last year. But local labor economist Don Meseck says the two counties also added at least 600…
Read MoreLocal Labor Force Grows As Unemployment Ticks Up, Economy Shows Signs of Slowing
The latest jobs report is out for Chelan-Douglas Counties, showing a slight uptick in the local unemployment rate for the month of March. It went up to 6.6 percent from 6 percent last March. The local labor force continues to grow however, with about 1,600 people added year-over-year. The economy gained 200 nonfarms in March,…
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