The number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell for the sixth straight week, hitting the lowest level since mid-April.

In June, unemployment throughout Washington state remained at 4.5%, according to the Washington state Employment Security Department (ESD). The agency reported Lewis County had a 4.5% unemployment ...

The number of Americans filing for unemployment insurance dropped unexpectedly this week, but they are likely having a difficult time getting new jobs.

Applications for US unemployment benefits fell for a sixth straight week, underscoring the resilience of the labor market.