US Unemployment Benefit Applications Rise To 309K - Spokane, North Idaho News & Weather KHQ.com

US Unemployment Benefit Applications Rise To 309K

Posted: Updated:

WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits rose 15,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 309,000. But the data was distorted for the second straight week by reporting delays.
    
The Labor Department says the level is only slightly above the previous week's 294,000, the lowest in six years.
    
Applications plummeted two weeks ago when California and Nevada were unable to report all their applications of computer upgrades in both states. A government spokesman says those states reported all the applications that came in last week.
    
The broader trend in applications has been favorable, signaling fewer layoffs. The less volatile four-week average fell 7,000 to 314,750, the lowest in nearly six years. But backlogged applications from two weeks ago may elevate the figures in the coming weeks, he said.

(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

  • Most Popular StoriesMost Popular Stories

  • Tuesday, March 11 2014 3:47 PM EDT2014-03-11 19:47:09 GMT
    SPOKANE, Wash. - KHQ News was first on the scene Tuesday when a man and a woman were found in the back of a garbage truck. The truck picked up a dumpster near Sherman and 2nd downtown early Tuesday morning. READ MORE DETAILS INSIDE OF THE STORY>>>
    SPOKANE, Wash. - KHQ News was first on the scene Tuesday when a man and a woman were found in the back of a garbage truck. The truck picked up a dumpster near Sherman and 2nd downtown early Tuesday morning. READ MORE DETAILS INSIDE OF THE STORY>>>

  • Wednesday, March 12 2014 2:00 PM EDT2014-03-12 18:00:09 GMT
    KHQ.COM - If you are in the market to buy a house you may want to consider looking at these homes that are currently in foreclosure in N. Idaho. These are five homes in multiple areas of N. Idaho that you can get for under $120,000. With a little paint and some elbow grease, many of these homes would be great for those who are looking to flip a home and turn a profit.
    KHQ.COM - If you are in the market to buy a house you may want to consider looking at these homes that are currently in foreclosure in N. Idaho. These are five homes in multiple areas of N. Idaho that you can get for under $120,000. With a little paint and some elbow grease, many of these homes would be great for those who are looking to flip a home and turn a profit.

  • Tuesday, March 11 2014 7:00 PM EDT2014-03-11 23:00:32 GMT
    SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in locating two people suspected of fraudulently using a reported stolen credit card or cards at several locations.
    SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in locating two people suspected of fraudulently using a reported stolen credit card or cards at several locations. In security footage, the white man and woman, both in their 20's, appear to have a child with them as well. The man has a medium build and was wearing blue jeans, a black and green jacket, and a bright orange and tan baseball cap.

  • National News

  • Wednesday, March 12 2014 1:07 PM EDT2014-03-12 17:07:24 GMT
    ROSELAND, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey honor student who sued to get her parents to support her after she moved out of their home has reunited with her parents.
    ROSELAND, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey honor student who sued to get her parents to support her after she moved out of their home has reunited with her parents.

  • Wednesday, March 12 2014 1:05 PM EDT2014-03-12 17:05:26 GMT
    NEW YORK (AP) - CBS says it's renewing its hit comedy "The Big Bang Theory" for three more years.
    NEW YORK (AP) - CBS says it's renewing its hit comedy "The Big Bang Theory" for three more years.

  • Wednesday, March 12 2014 1:00 PM EDT2014-03-12 17:00:44 GMT
    DETROIT (AP) - General Motors is offering free loaner cars to owners of compacts that are being recalled for a deadly ignition switch defect.
    DETROIT (AP) - General Motors is offering free loaner cars to owners of compacts that are being recalled for a deadly ignition switch defect.
    •