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Idaho’s unemployment rate increased slightly in November according to the Idaho Department of Labor

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December 22, 2023

BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Idaho’s unemployment rate increased slightly in November according to the Idaho Department of Labor’s latest report released Friday. This, while the state’s labor force made gains from October to November.

Idaho’s adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.3% in November from 3.2% in October, while state’s labor force increased by 2,771 people (0.3%) to 973,924.

Idaho’s labor force participation rate – the percentage of people 16 years of age or older who are either employed or looking for work – increased from October’s 62.4% to 62.5% in November according to the latest report.

Total employment increased by 2,017 (0.2%) to 941,711 as unemployment increased by 754 (2.4%) to 32,213.

Idaho’s nonfarm jobs decreased by 500 (-0.1%) to 862,000 in November. Industries that experienced job declines in November included arts, entertainment and recreation (-1.5%); other services (-1.1%); retail trade (-1.1%); wholesale trade (-0.8%); and nondurable goods manufacturing (-0.7%).

Industry sectors with the greatest over-the-month gains included information (1%), federal government (0.7%), financial activities (0.7%), healthcare and social services (0.6%), and private educational services (0.6%).

Three of Idaho’s six Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) had over-the-month nonfarm job increases in November. Twin Falls saw the largest increase with 0.6%, followed by Coeur d’Alene (0.5%) and Pocatello (0.2%). Lewiston and Idaho Falls saw decreases of 0.7% and 0.4%, respectively. Boise did not experience any notable changes.

Year over Year

Idaho’s 3.3% unemployment rate for November 2023 was up from 2.8% the prior year. The labor force was up 2%, an increase of 19,069 people.

The number of unemployed Idahoans increased 21.4% (5,674) over the same period, while total employed was 1.4% (13,395) higher.

Total nonfarm jobs increased by 3.1% (26,100) – the second highest percentage change in the nation. Most major industry sectors gained jobs except arts, entertainment, and recreation (-6.3%); nondurable goods manufacturing (-5.5%); real estate and rental and leasing (-1.7%); and retail trade (-1.1%).

Five of Idaho’s MSAs saw year-over-year nonfarm job gains in November. Idaho Falls had the greatest increase at 4%, followed by Boise (3.9%), Pocatello (3.8%), Coeur d’Alene (2.9%) and Twin Falls (2.8%). Lewiston experienced no observable change.

National Comparisons

Nationally, the unemployment rate decreased between October and November, falling to 3.7%. The number of unemployed decreased by 215,000 to 6.3 million. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 199,000 (0.1%) to 157.1 million.

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Savor the Indian and Nepalese menu at Himalayan Flavor in downtown Idaho Falls – East Idaho News

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August 17, 2024

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Savor the Indian and Nepalese menu at Himalayan Flavor in downtown Idaho Falls – East Idaho News

Briyani rice is one of many dishes at Himalayan Flavor at 501 Park Avenue in downtown Idaho Falls. EastIdahoNews.com sampled this and other items, which you can watch in the video above. | Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com

IDAHO FALLS – Get a taste of Indian and Nepalese cuisine at Himalayn Flavor at 501 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls.

The downtown restaurant opened about two years ago, and the owner invited EastIdahoNews.com to come by and sample some of the menu. WATCH IT IN THE VIDEO ABOVE.

We tried the cheesy garlic naan — a type of flatbread — dipped in chicken tikka masala — a creamy sauce with chicken and Himalayan spices.

Chicken tikka masala | Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com

A mango drink called mango lassi was delightful.

Gobi Manchurian was delicious. It’s deep-fried cauliflower cooked in a spicy Manchurian sauce.

Briyani rice comes with your choice of chicken, lamb or shrimp and also includes Himalayan spices and sauce.

There wasn’t a bad dish among them.

The Idaho Falls restaurant is the second store in eastern Idaho. EastIdahoNews.com highlighted the Pocatello location in 2021.

RELATED | East Idaho Eats: Himalayan Flavor debuts Indian-Nepalese lunch buffet

Himalayan Flavor is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m.

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Idaho’s unemployment rate sees slight increase in July

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August 16, 2024

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Idaho’s unemployment rate sees slight increase in July

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The numbers are out, and last month, Idaho saw unemployment rise slightly in July.

The unemployment rate rose 0.1% to 3.5% from June’s numbers.

The state’s labor force increased by nearly 4,000 workers to almost 982,000. Meanwhile, the labor force participation rate increased from 62.8% in June to 62.9% in July.

Idaho’s nonfarm jobs decreased by 1,100 to 870,500 workers.

The industry sectors with the greatest month-over-month decreases included private educational services, real estate and rental and leasing, and wholesale trade.

Twin Falls had the most significant increase of nonfarm jobs created in metropolitan areas at 1.0%, followed by Idaho Falls and Coeur d’Alene.

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Back to School: Idaho transportation changes

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August 16, 2024

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Back to School: Idaho transportation changes

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The first day of school is one short weekend away and the State Department of Education is reminding drivers to be alert and drive safely around school busses.

In order to promote better student safety when taking the bus, the state legislature passed a bill to increase fines for drivers passing the bus while the stop arm is out and kids are getting on or off.

Idaho’s transportation staff both old and new also had the opportunity to attend a conference where they gained hands-on experience in their respective roles.

The student transportation director spoke about how these two things align with the program’s mission.

“The goal of the Idaho Department of Education’s Student Transportation Program is to support school districts and charter schools by providing technical training, financial reimbursement training and student transportation safety training,” said Ali Stolzman, of the State Department of Education.

In the past few years, the State Department of Education has noticed an increase in the amount of people not following proper bus stop rules which is why the bill was passed, and Stolzman also issued another reminder for drivers.

“I think the biggest thing is with the first day of school approaching drivers are once again going to be sharing the road with our school busses and our biggest concern this time of year is inattentive drivers and speeding. Most of our stop arm violations that we see statewide encounter these actions so we at the state in supporting our school districts, ask that Idaho drivers slow down and stop when the school bus stop arm is out,” Stolzman said.

The bill also gave the State Department of Education administrative rights to the school bus camera fund to support local law enforcement agencies in securing convictions for bus stop arm violations.

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