Weekly Unemployment Numbers Released

The Employment Security Department released its weekly unemployment data Thursday for the week of February 21st through the 27th.

Chelan County's first time unemployment claims fell by 18% as compared to the week previous, while Grant dropped by 11% and Okanogan County's fist time claims saw a 38% reduction. Douglas County's initial claims last week rose by 22%.

Statewide, initial unemployment claims were down 8% from the week before. Decreases in layoffs in the Accommodation & Food Services and Construction sectors led the overall drop in regular initial claims.