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Idaho Department of Labor Press Releases

21 Press Releases
  • Published on August 7, 2026 - 02:04 GMT

    Connect with employers at hiring event in Coeur d’Alene

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Aug. 6, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Coeur d’Alene Public Library. The address is 702 E. Front Ave. The event is from …

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  • Published on August 4, 2026 - 14:24 GMT

    Labor economists to present webinar on how Idaho’s hiring demand has evolved

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Aug. 4, 2026 Media Contact: Brandon.Duong@labor.idaho.gov or Ryan.Whitesides@labor.idaho.gov Idaho Department of Labor Economists Brandon Duong and Ryan Whitesides will be discussing Idaho’s hiring landscape from pre‑ …

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  • Published on July 30, 2026 - 08:17 GMT

    Labor adds third mobile location in south central Idaho

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: July 28, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov A new Idaho Department of Labor mobile location is open in Rupert in south central Idaho. The location is at Rupert City Hall — making 22 mobile locations …

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  • Published on July 22, 2026 - 15:37 GMT

    Idaho’s average hourly wage increases 4.7% in 2025

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: July 22, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov Idaho’s average wage for all occupations in 2025 was $29.41 per hour, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational …

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  • Published on July 21, 2026 - 05:33 GMT

    Idaho receives more than $3.9 million in funding for AmeriCorps programs

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: July 20, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov Serve Idaho — the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism — has received a grant of $2,131,088 in competitive funding from AmeriCorps. The funding will …

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  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 21:06 GMT

    Idaho’s June unemployment rate remains at 3.7%

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: July 17, 2026 Media Contact: William.Winkle@labor.idaho.gov or Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged between May and June, staying at 3.7%. June’s labor force decreased …

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  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 21:06 GMT

    Department of Labor names new economist for northern Idaho

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: July 17, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov Lorren Morgan is the new Idaho Department of Labor regional labor economist for northern Idaho, covering Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai and Shoshone counties …

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  • Published on July 10, 2026 - 11:10 GMT

    Northern Idaho event will feature hiring employers and resources

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: July 9, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event and resource fair Tuesday, July 14, at North Idaho College. The address is 495 N. College Dr. The event is …

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  • Published on July 9, 2026 - 00:35 GMT

    Learn about the past 100 years of Idaho employment at Labor webinar

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: July 7, 2026 Media Contact: Lisa.Grigg@labor.idaho.gov Idaho Department of Labor Economist Lisa Grigg will compare and contrast how economic factors in the 1920s and 2020s have structurally shaped Idaho employment in a …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 15:50 GMT

    Department of Labor names new economist for southwestern Idaho

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: July 1, 2026 Media Contact: Samuel.Wolkenhauer@labor.idaho.gov Knox Freedman is the new Idaho Department of Labor regional labor economist for southwestern Idaho, covering Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, …

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  • Published on June 19, 2026 - 20:43 GMT

    Nampa Public Library and Idaho Department of Labor hosts Third Annual Hiring and Resource Fair

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: June 18, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of Labor is cohosting a hiring and resource fair with the Nampa Public Library on Thursday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event takes …

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  • Published on June 18, 2026 - 15:46 GMT

    Idaho’s May unemployment rate increases to 3.7%

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: June 18, 2026 Media Contact: Samuel.Wolkenhauer@labor.idaho.gov or  Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased between April and May, from 3.6% to 3.7%. May’s labor force …

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  • Published on June 17, 2026 - 14:35 GMT

    Around 25 employers will attend hiring event in Boise

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: June 17, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event Thursday, June 25, at the State of Idaho Chinden Campus in Boise. The address is 11351 W. Chinden Blvd …

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  • Published on June 16, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

    Labor adds new mobile location in south central Idaho starting June 29

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: June 16, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov Starting Monday, June 29, a new Idaho Department of Labor mobile location in Burley will open in south central Idaho. The location will be at the Burley Public …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 20:51 GMT

    Hiring event in Coeur d’Alene showcases a variety of positions

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: June 4, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, June 10, at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. The address is 702 E. Front Ave. The event is from …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 14:28 GMT

    Learn about the job outlook for recent graduates at Labor webinar

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: June 4, 2026 Media Contact: Seth.Harrington@labor.idaho.gov Idaho Department of Labor Economist Seth Harrington will be talking about the factors that have brought the highest unemployment rate among young college …

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  • Published on June 3, 2026 - 15:55 GMT

    Meet employers and apply for various jobs at Idaho Falls hiring event

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: June 3, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, June 10, at the department’s Idaho Falls office. The address is 1515 E. Lincoln Road. The event …

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  • Published on May 22, 2026 - 17:13 GMT

    Idaho’s April unemployment rate remains at 3.6%

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: May 22, 2026 Media Contact: Samuel.Wolkenhauer@labor.idaho.gov or  Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate did not change between March and April, remaining at 3.6%. April’s labor force …

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  • Published on May 15, 2026 - 19:27 GMT

    More than half of Idaho’s cities gain population in 2025

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: May 15, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov Idaho’s statewide population increased 1.4% in 2025, led by gains of 1.8% in incorporated places (established cities) and 0.5% growth outside of these areas. Of …

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  • Published on May 12, 2026 - 15:42 GMT

    Pursue a career in the trades at Caldwell hiring event

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: May 12, 2026 Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event Tuesday, May 19, at the department’s Caldwell office. The address is 4514 Thomas Jefferson St. The event is …

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