Washington finances improved, but state in debt

The state needed $5.3 billion to pay its bills

Big News for Washington State Streamers: Comcast NBCUniversal and Amazon Expand Entertainment Access

Comcast and Amazon have announced a sweeping set of new and extended distribution agreements that bring more content, convenience and choice

New “World Soccer Ticket” Scores Big for Seattle Sounders FC Fans

Over 1500 Matches from the World’s Most Important Leagues, All In One Place, Only from Xfinity

CVS Pharmacists Share Must-Have Medications For Every Household

From sunburns to sniffles, having the right products on hand can help you stay healthy at home

Hey Washington—Xfinity Just Made Streaming Entertainment Way Less Annoying

StreamStore: A Smarter, Simpler Way to Discover, Manage and Enjoy Entertainment

Washington earns 86/100 in financial transparency, ranking 6 among 50 states

New report from Truth in Accounting reveals Washington’s strengths and weaknesses in fiscal reporting

Mobile Phone Usage Spikes as Washingtonians Travel this 4th of July

Freedom isn’t just about fireworks — it’s about the freedom to connect, stream, and share wherever you are in Washington

Keeping the flags flying

Operation Old Glory Replaces American Flags in Washington State

Xfinity Customers can Watch Tonight’s Sounders Game for Free

MLS Season Pass features every MLS game with no blackouts, along with in-depth coverage and analysis, exclusive content, and more

FIFA 2025 Club World Cup Hype Hits Seattle

Locals Score Tees, Soccer Balls, and More at Cal Anderson Park Pop-Up Ahead of Global Soccer Tournament

Experience the DuPont Chili Cookoff: Food, Fun & Community Impact

Enjoy unlimited chili, live music, and family fun at the DuPont Chili Cookoff-supporting veterans and youth on May 17, 2025!

One Month Til FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Swag Giveaway in Seattle-area

Fans Receive T-Shirts, Soccer Balls and Other FIFA Merchandise at the Washington Cup youth soccer tournament

Comcast Offers Washington Residents Five-Year Price Guarantee

Washington Customers Who Sign Up for a New Xfinity Internet Package will Receive a Five-Year Price Guarantee Starting at Just $55 A Month

FIFA Donating $1M to Seattle Sports Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Announces Total Donation of $11 Million to Eleven Cities With Host Venues – Including Seattle’s Lumen Field

Heroes Who Serve: 5 First Responders Keeping Washington Safe

Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting local EMTs, firefighters and police officers who are making a difference in their communities.

Four Ways to Save Money All Year Round

Pro Tips That Can Help You Save Without Sacrificing Quality

Get the Best Seat in the House for March Hoops

Basketball Fans across Washington are Gearing up to Stream NCAA Tournaments

CVS Pharmacy® introduces enhanced flu testing and treatment offerings

As flu cases continue to remain high, select CVS pharmacies across 37 states launch combo test for Flu A, Flu B and COVID-19

Biden Pardons 3 Washington Prisoners In Largest-Ever Clemency

Washington residents Russell Thomas Portner, Terence Anthony Jackson and Rosetta Jean Davis were pardoned.

Washington ranked no. 29 for fiscal health

According to new report by government finance watchdog

Cybersecurity Threat Report: A.I. Drives New Era of Cyber Threats

Cybercriminals leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create more convincing deepfakes and phishing attacks

Washington 1st Grade Teacher Gets Special Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Movie & Theme Park Perks Available to Xfinity Customers in Washington

Perks Include $1 movie rentals, BOGO Fandango Movie Tickets* to Despicable Me 4, Universal Orlando special offers on tickets, and More

Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ Streaming Bundle Launches Today

StreamSaver includes a subscription to Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, and Apple TV+, delivering a savings of nearly $100 a year

CDM Fitness Holdings Purchases 7 Tacoma-Area Planet Fitness Clubs

Acquisition brings CDM’s portfolio to 17 “Judgement Free” Planet Fitness locations in Washington state and 80 locations in total

Comcast and DraftKings Launch New Enhanced Sports Betting Experience

Comcast announced new interactive experiences designed to provide customers with more ways to discover and enjoy live sports on TV

1 WA College Student Dead, 2 Injured In Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Earlier in the day, a contractor working on campus responded to carbon monoxide alarms at student housing, officials said.

Planet Fitness Opens Doors to Those Impacted by Seattle Floods

Free access available to community in 31 area clubs through Dec. 13

Northern Lights May Be Visible In WA This Week After Large Solar Flare

A rare “halo CME” heading toward Earth could result in significant aurora displays in Washington and elsewhere in the northern U.S.

3 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Tied To Milkshakes At WA Restaurant

Six people were hospitalized, three of whom died, in connection with milkshakes at a Frugals restaurant in Tacoma.

WA Athlete, 88, Medals In Racquetball At National Senior Games

The Port Angeles resident is honored as a Humana Game Changer for inspiring others with his passion for staying active.

3 Dead, Others Sickened In Washington State Listeria Outbreak

Five Washington state adults have developed severe listeria infections that most likely came from the same source, health officials said.

Like the Old Gray Mare, All-Star Game ‘Ain’t What She Used to Be’

A look back at when the game was a special event

What To Know About OceanGate, Owner Of Lost Submersible

A history of questionable safety measures and legal troubles has surfaced involving the company as rescuers race against time.

Olympia Student Earns Prize in International ARTEFFECT Competition

Olympia High School's Emily Hammill was named among nine winners coast to coast for honoring Unsung Heroes from history

Salmonella Outbreak In WA Linked To Cookie Dough

Anyone who has the dough in their refrigerator or freezer should throw it away, authorities cautioned.

Celebrate These Amazing Washington Moms This Mother's Day

Here at Patch we've launched an initiative to help recognize the awesome moms and mom figures in communities like yours. Meet them here:

Northern Lights Displays Possible Wednesday, Thursday In Washington

The good news is skies should be fairly clear Wednesday and Thursday night in the Seattle area, according to the National Weather Service.

This Is The Hardest College To Get Into In Washington

Findings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education for the fall 2021 semester.

New WA Gun Law Already Faces Federal Court Challenge

Washington is the 10th state — including California, Hawaii, Illinois and New York — to enact a ban on AR and AK-style rifles.