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Exploring Seattle’s public parks: Your new favorite getaway

Walkers in Carkeek Park

Seattle’s Approach to Digital Content

Good content strategy makes a government digital experience easy and inclusive.

Seattle Channel wins Overall Excellence at the Northwest Emmy Awards

Seattle Channel recognized for overall excellence and a human-interest feature. SEATTLE – (June 9, 2024) Seattle Channel received the Overall Excellence Emmy Award at the 62nd annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards Saturday, June 7. This is the first time the channel has earned the prestigious honor, which recognizes the quality,… [ Keep reading ]

Public-Private partnership provides internet access in South Park  

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 ]

Seattle Channel Viewership Survey

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 ]

Celebrate Juneteenth in Seattle’s Seward Park

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 ]

Seattle IT plays a critical role in the recent Seattle/King County Health Clinic’s success

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 ]

Technology Matching Fund spotlight: Boys & Girls Clubs of King County

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 Channel nominated for 11 NW Regional Emmy Awards

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 ]

Technology Matching Fund (TMF) winner spotlight: The Prison Scholar Fund  

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 ]