Idaho sees rise in jobless claims, first increase in 3 weeks

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The number of Idaho residents applying for unemployment increased 12 percent last week after three weeks of declines, the Idaho Department of Labor said Thursday.

The agency said it received 3,644 new claims as the state’s recovery during the coronavirus pandemic remains fitful.

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