Number of Unemployment Claims Continued to Climb in the Week Ending April 4 as COVID-19 Closures Drag On

By Eric Rosane / erosane@yelmonline.com

Posted 4/9/20

The Washington state Employment Security Department saw 170,063 initial claims for unemployment insurance during the week of March 29 through April 4, marking the third week in a row that more than …

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Hope For Wild Hearts hosts music gala

Fifth annual Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally deemed “incredibly successful”

“Amateur Andy” competition brings out local barbecue enthusiasts for annual rally

Local youth showcase culinary skills in BBQ Rally burger contest

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