The Washington State Library maintains the largest online collection of newspapers published in the state. The library continues to grow its collection in collaboration with local libraries, museums, and publishers to digitize more newspapers for educational and non-commercial use. The program was established in 2008 as part of the National […]
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy gained an estimated 10,600 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in May 2026 while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.2%. “Job growth was relatively strong in May,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist for the […]
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in each of the first five months of 2026. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.3% in March, April, and May. In May, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by […]
Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media Klickitat County Commissioners heard several bits of good news at their meeting yesterday. One of them came from Public works director Jeff Hunter, who said there was a […]
Spokane County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Upriver Fire located in Spokane County, near Spokane Valley. Washington […]
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