County Unemployment Data for January 2026 Released

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:15 +0000
Employment & Labor

The Washington State Employment Security Department released county-level unemployment data for January 2026. The data includes unemployment rates for all Washington counties, with the department highlighting the North Central and Northwest regions where Chelan County reported 5.7% and Douglas County reported 6.4% unemployment. The department noted these rates are similar to the same period last year and highly seasonal due to the agricultural sector.