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Trump‑Era Labor Rule Could Roll Back Protections for Home Care Workers

In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Department of Labor under the Trump administration has proposed rescinding the 2013 rule...

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Feb 6, 2026

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Cowlitz County jobless rate inches up to 8%

Cowlitz County’s unemployment rate ticked up to 8% in January, according to new data from the Washington Employment Security Department, though it's still below last year's levels.

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Feb 3, 2026

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