News releases

WorkSource Wenatchee Valley is relocating to a new location in August.

County unemployment rates and employment data for May 2026 are now available on the Employment Security Department website. Visit the labor force page to view historic and current data on the unemployment rate.

Washington’s economy gained an estimated 10,600 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in May 2026 while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.2%.

Washington’s average annual wage grew by 4.9% in 2025 to $99,810, according to the Employment Security Department. The increase was driven by a 0.2% decrease in covered employment and a 4.7% increase in total earnings, which grew by nearly $15.7 billion.

WorkSource Thurston County is now open and helping customers at a new location in Lacey.

County unemployment rates and employment data for April 2026 are now available on the Employment Security Department website.

Washington’s economy lost an estimated 4,500 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in April 2026 while the unemployment rate increased slightly to 5.2% from 5.1% in March.

County unemployment rates and employment data for March 2026 are now available on the Employment Security Department website.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to eligible workers who became unemployed due to severe weather in Dec. 5-19, 2025. The deadline to apply is June 10, 2026.

Washington’s economy lost an estimated 3,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in March 2026 while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.1%.