The City’s Access for All (AFA) program, part of Seattle IT’s Digital Equity Program, is an important public-private partnership with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) working to bridge the digital divide. Comcast, Astound Broadband and Lumen partner with the City to support local non-profit organizations working to provide technology and/or digital… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle and Seattle Channel would like to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete our survey to help us better understand what kinds of programs you want to see, how you currently watch (or would like to watch) our content, your opinion about local media… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle invites you and your family to join our Juneteenth Celebration as we honor African American freedom, culture, and achievements. 📅 Date: Thursday, June 19 ⏰ Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 📍 Location: Seward Park, Shelter #3 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S,… [ Keep reading ]
Last weekend, the Seattle/King County Health Clinic celebrated its 10th year of offering free dental, vision, and medical care to individuals who face barriers to accessing healthcare. Hosted at Seattle Center from April 24–27, 2025, this incredible event continues to be a powerful demonstration of community collaboration. Over 90 organizations… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle IT features the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) YouthForce program, a 2023 winner of a City of Seattle Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grant. YouthForce offers a unique approach to college and workforce readiness: It provides relevant training, guidance, and encouragement to prepare teens for success in… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Seattle Channel is honored to receive 11 Northwest Regional Emmy Award nominations from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). These nominations, announced via social media on Friday, underscore the quality and breadth of programming the Seattle Channel produced in 2024. The… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle IT celebrates the Prison Scholar Fund, a Seattle-based non-profit that provides educational opportunities, professional development, transitional support, and advocacy for those impacted by incarceration. The Prison Scholar Fund (PSF) was a 2023 recipient of a $35,100 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grant to launch “Sparking Reentry,” a program to provide… [ Keep reading ]
More than two dozen language groups to benefit from $540,000 in grant funds The City of Seattle is pleased to announce the annual Technology Matching Fund (TMF) award recipients for 2025. This year, 14 community organizations will receive $540,000 in TMF awards to provide digital equity programs and services to… [ Keep reading ]
Revitalizing small businesses through bridging the digital divide Seattle IT celebrates Friends of Little Saigon (FLS), a community non-profit working to preserve and enhance Little Saigon’s cultural, economic, and historic vitality. During 2024, FLS worked with small businesses across Little Saigon to provide digital skills training and help expand small… [ Keep reading ]
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the City of Seattle’s Privacy Program, a pioneering initiative launched in 2014 in response to growing public concerns about data privacy-impacting technologies. Over the past decade, the program has made significant strides in safeguarding personal information and building public trust. Over this time,… [ Keep reading ]
