January Job Loss South Coast, March 9

Coos County payroll employment fell by 580 jobs in January, according to the Oregon Employment Dept. Retail trade had the largest private‐sector decline, as the post‐holiday period typically experiences job losses, shedding 100 jobs. Transportation, warehousing, and utilities lost 60 jobs, with less shipping activity as the new year begins. Curry County payroll employment fell by 160 in January.