New Ways for Redmond Households to Get Free Internet Service

More than 1,000 Households in Redmond Can get Connected through Federal Government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

Comcast Expands Federal ACP Program to Households in King County

98,524 Households in King County can get FREE Home Broadband, and, or Xfinity Wireless Service with High-Speed Smartphone Data

Report: Reliable WiFi More Important than Reliable Transportation

During Another Challenging Year, Data Reveals How WiFi Enabled People to Pursue What Mattered to Them Most

Microsoft Will Reopen Redmond Headquarters Later This Month

Microsoft will begin the final phase of its hybrid workplace model later this month and bring its Redmond campus back to full operation.

Microsoft Profits Up 21%, Propelled By Software And The Cloud

Microsoft’s personal computing business, which includes Windows software licenses, Xbox and its Surface line of devices, grew by 15% to $17.

Microsoft Buys Game Maker Activision Blizzard For $68.7B

The Redmond tech giant will pay nearly $70 billion in a cash deal that will transform it into one of the world's largest gaming companies.

New Wi-Fi 6E Technology Coming to Comcast Subscribers in Redmond

Consumers Will Experience Faster Speeds, Lower Latency, and Increased Capacity to Support Massive Influx of Connected Devices in Their Homes

Four Redmond Businesses Awarded $10k Grants Thru Comcast RISE

Cirkled In, Dubliner Irish Pub and Café, Lilo Tree, Savor Seattle Food Tours and Sip Thai Bistro are Among 100 Small Businesses Awarded

Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in Redmond

Xfinity Gigabit Pro Service will Increase to 3 Gbps Symmetrical Speeds

Redmond-Based Microsoft To Address Cybersecurity Worker Shortage

The company launched a campaign Thursday to fill 250,000 cybersecurity jobs throughout the country by 2025.

Microsoft Says It Warned Bill Gates About Flirting In 2008

A Microsoft spokesperson said that the 2008 warning from company executives happened shortly before Gates retired as a full-time employee.

Last Week for Redmond Small Businesses to Apply for $10k Grants

Application Window Closes This Thursday for $1 Million in Grants from Comcast RISE Investment Fund; Apply at www.ComcastRISE.com

Businesses in Redmond May Apply for $10k Grants Starting Today

October 1-14, Small Businesses Can Apply for Comcast RISE Monetary Grants, and, or Marketing and Technology Services at ComcastRISE.com

Northwest Carpenters Union Strikes, Stalling Some WA Projects

The union recently voted down a fourth proposal from the Associated General Contractors, and pickets began Thursday around Puget Sound.

Redmond Small Businesses will be Able to Apply for $10,000 Grants

Eligible Businesses may Apply for Comcast RISE Monetary Grants Oct 1-14 at www.ComcastRISE.com

Microsoft Delays Return To Office Indefinitely

Microsoft had already postponed its planned return to the workplace from September to no earlier than Oct. 4, but now says that's too soon.

Microsoft Delays Reopening Plans, Mandates Employee Vaccines

As a delta-fueled surge continues in Washington and across the U.S., Microsoft has postponed its full reopening plans until October.

Redmond Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the Redmond area.

Which Redmond Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 91,086 Washington businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Redmond.

These Redmond Restaurants Scored Restaurant Revitalization Money

Washington restaurants got $921 million from the fund, but thousands more were shut out of the SBA program, which ended Wednesday.

Pentagon Cancels Microsoft's 'JEDI' Cloud Contract

The Pentagon is revisiting a major defense contract, valued at up to $10 billion, and will now pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon.

Internet Access Sites Coming to King County

Addressing the Need for Internet Connectivity In and Out of the Home

Bill Gates Keeps Leadership Roles Despite Allegations

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it is not investigating allegations about inappropriate behavior recently reported in the media.

Nintendo Profits Soared 86% During The Pandemic

Redmond's fifth-largest employer reported massive earnings since the pandemic began, largely driven by the success of the Nintendo Switch.

Starlink Satellite Launch Wows Puget Sound Stargazers

A bright string of lights seen over Western Washington on Tuesday night was actually 60 SpaceX satellites.

Some Comcast Internet Customers in Redmond to See Speed Increases

Comcast will Boost Speeds of its Performance Starter+ and Gigabit Internet Packages this Week at no Additional Cost to Customers

Comcast Announces 10 Year Investment in Digital Equity

Comcast Reaches 10-Year Milestone for Low-Income Internet Adoption Program and Announced Future Investment Plans in Washington

More WA Microsoft Workers Can Return To The Office March 29

Thousands of Microsoft employees can choose to return to headquarters this month, more than a year after the pandemic shuttered all offices.

Small Businesses in Redmond Can Now Apply for Relief Grants

Ready for Business Fund from GSBA and Comcast will Provide $2,500 Grants to Small Businesses Hit by Economic Challenges

Redmond Area Bankruptcy Filings Slowed Amid 2020 Pandemic

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in King County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

One-Year Anniversary of Pandemic Reveals Internet Usage Trends

Puget Sound Region Became “Testing Ground” for How Home Broadband Networks Would Hold up Nationwide

How Reliable Is Your Washington Electric Supplier?

See how well power providers in the Redmond area and across WA serve their customers.

Comcast Reaffirms Commitment to Connect Disadvantaged Students

Comcast Made Several Announcements this Week that Build on its Longstanding Commitment to Advance Digital Equity in Washington State

Microsoft Keeps Chugging As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues

The coronavirus pandemic sparked a massive shift to the cloud and to Microsoft that won't likely be reversed once the crisis is over.

Christmas 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Redmond

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions at Safeway, QFC and more.

60-Days of Free Internet for Low-Income Customers in Redmond

Comcast Extends COVID Support with 60 Days of Free Internet for Low-Income Customers in King County

Redmond Receives Free Public Wifi Access from Comcast thru June

More than 71k Public WiFi Hotspots throughout Washington will Continue to be Available to Everyone for Free, including Non-Xfinity Customers

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Redmond

Small Business Saturday can help local businesses across the country overcome pandemic hardships.

Which Redmond Business Is Best Of The Year?

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a local Business of the Year.

Redmond Small Businesses May Apply for Support from Comcast RISE

Recipients will Receive Marketing Consultations, Media Placements, Commercial Creative Production Services, Or Technology Services