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Safety Tips and Resources for Winter Weather

Visit the Winter Storm Response page on Seattle.gov when the Seattle area experiences snow or icy conditions.

Honoring the legacy of African American innovators in technology 

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the immense contributions African Americans have made across disciplines. Among these fields, technology has often served as a quieter but equally impactful showcase of innovation. From game-changing inventions to advancing the sciences, African American visionaries have shaped the tech landscape in… [ Keep reading ]

Yes, Data Privacy is Still Possible in 2025

Modern life doesn’t make data privacy impossible, and there are steps anyone can take to protect personal data. For public servants, data privacy is an ethical imperative.

City of Seattle Recognized as a 2024 National Digital Inclusion Trailblazer

Seattle named a national leader in closing the digital divide for 7th time The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) named the City of Seattle a 2024 Digital Inclusion Visionary Trailblazer. Visionary Trailblazers are communities that have deeply integrated digital inclusion throughout their government and are leading the way in digital… [ Keep reading ]

Discover the Future of Digital Privacy at a Free Panel Discussion with State and Local Experts 

On January 28, join us for an enlightening panel discussion at the Seattle Public Library about the future of privacy. 

Technology Matching Fund grant winner: EchoX, the Ethnic Cultural Heritage Online Exchange 

Seattle IT celebrates EchoX, a 2024 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grant winner that is working to empower and amplify cultural communities through digital technologies and the power of story. EchoX, a nonprofit organization in Seattle, was founded ten years ago to increase the online presence of cultural communities throughout Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle recognized as national leader in 2024 Digital Cities Survey  

The City of Seattle was awarded a third-place finish for a city with a population over 500,000 in the 24th Digital Cities Survey. The Digital Cities Awards are the premier achievement in local government. They involve a formidable, fact-based application process and have been awarded to cities in five population categories… [ Keep reading ]

Need help writing your 2025 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grant application? 

New resources are available The City of Seattle’s annual digital equity grant application process is now open. It is accepting applications from non-profits that aim to close the digital divide and increase digital literacy in our community. Tomorrow, November 13, is the preliminary deadline to get your application in for… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle IT and the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Affairs (OIRA) partner to provide workforce support to immigrants and refugees 

On October 21, Seattle IT’s Digital Equity Program joined ranks with the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Affairs’ Ready to Work program to provide technology assistance, device support, and English language resources for refugee and immigrant job seekers in Seattle. The event was held in Seattle’s City Hall.  Historically, immigrant,… [ Keep reading ]