Washington Jobs Surge But Still Down

Washington’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in May despite a strong job gain of 10,600 positions — the biggest one-month surge since December. Growth came largely from leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, construction, and public sector jobs, offering a welcome rebound after two straight months of job losses. While some speculate the uptick may be linked to World Cup prep, the state’s overall job count remains 7,700 below May 2023 levels, and unemployment claims are rising — painting a mixed picture for economists forecasting the next revenue outlook. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09f37733889c667a