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25,210 WARN notices foresee widespread job cuts in California, New York, and Washington that could indicate problems to come.

While not glamorous, these jobs represent a significant portion of Utah's workforce.

Idaho will be ending participation in three federal unemployment programs in an effort to get people back in the workforce

Idaho’s unemployment has remained at or below 3 percent for the past 19 months.

Idaho’s over-the-year job growth is second in the nation, according to the Idaho Department of Labor, second only behind Utah.

More than 600 workers have lost their jobs at a southwestern Idaho call center.

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in March dipped to 2.9 percent, ending a six-month run of 3 percent.

Once again, Idaho has held steady with the seasonably adjusted unemployment rate at 3% for six months in a row in February.

The unemployment rate in Idaho edged up in October, ending a downward streak.

Idaho’s governor has appointed a new head of the state department of labor after the previous director resigned. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter appointed Melinda Smyser on Friday to head the Idaho Department of Labor. Smyser is the regional director for U.S. Senator Jim Risch and a former state senator from Parma.

BOISE, Idaho (KLIX) Idaho's governor has created another task force aimed at improving funding and delivery of a skilled workforce.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) – Students in Idaho are more likely to work in the state after graduating from college rather than finding work elsewhere, according to research conducted by the Idaho Department of Labor.

Idaho is lowest in the nation for graduating students going on to college.  Some think that is a big factor in why larges high-paying companies may not want to relocate here.  Do you agree?  Vote Here