October 20, 2023

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.7% in October, up from 3.6% in September. The state’s labor force increased by 3,738 people (0.4%) to 993,428 while the labor force participation rate — the percentage of people 16 years of age or older who are either employed or looking for work — increased from 63.2% to […]

October 20, 2023

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August 10, 2023

Labor economist Sam Wolkenhauer discusses Idaho’s housing interest rates and home inventories. Watch the webinar

April 3, 2023

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March 16, 2023

With the recent conclusion of Hollywood’s July blockbuster season, many families flocked to the big screen to witness this year’s latest releases. But summer 2020 showed a different picture. The pandemic forced the closure of movie theaters for an extended period due to lockdowns and social distancing measures. Read more