State unemployment rate up slightly to 9.3 percent

State unemployment rate up slightly to 9.3 percent

Washington's unemployment rate increased slightly to 9.3 percent in October from the revised September rate of 9.1 percent, state officials said Tuesday. Read more »

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Mortgage delinquencies hit another record in 3Q

Mortgage delinquencies hit another record in 3Q

The good news is that the pace at which people fell behind on their mortgages slowed during the summer for the third quarter in a row. The bad news is the overall delinquency rate hit another record. Read more »

Report: Companies not reporting all injuries

Report: Companies not reporting all injuries

Some employers are pressuring workers not to report illnesses and injuries, just one problem that has led to widespread underreporting of workplace safety issues, according to congressional investigators. Read more »

Recession intensifies GenX discontent at work

Recession intensifies GenX discontent at work

They're antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work as their elders put off retirement. A good number of them are just waiting for the economy to pick up so they can hop to the next job. They're the 32- to 44-year-olds wedged between baby boomers and their children. Read more »

Fed officials warn weak recovery won't spur jobs

Fed officials warn weak recovery won't spur jobs

Unemployment likely will remain high for the next several years because the economic recovery won't be strong enough to spur robust hiring, Federal Reserve officials warned Tuesday. Read more »

Recession's good news: Cities see burglaries fall

Recession's good news: Cities see burglaries fall

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