Seattle’s Technology Matching Fund (TMF) is one of the city’s most important investments in digital equity. Each year, TMF supports community projects that help people build digital skills, get devices, and connect to the internet. These projects tackle the gaps found in the 2024 Technology Access and Adoption Study. How… [ Keep reading ]
As a respected and trusted voice in technology, community, and governance, Shannon Smith is tapped to lead Seattle’s IT department through evolving technology advances.
Seattle Channel won three awards at the 63rd annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards on Saturday, May 30. Seattle Channel videographer and producer Chris Barnes was recognized twice, receiving Emmys in the Human Interest – Short Form Content and Editor categories for his Art Zone profile on Georgetown creative and community leader Larry Reid. Seattle Channel freelancer Michael Crowe also was honored with an Emmy in the Short Form Content… [ Keep reading ]
Behind every successful patient visit at this year’s clinic—where more than 3,100 individuals received care—was a robust technology foundation. The Seattle IT Device Support team provided end-to-end IT support, managing everything from patient intake systems to specialized medical technology. This large-scale, free pop-up clinic offers dental, vision, and medical services… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Channel has been honored with 11 Emmy® nominations from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, including a nomination for Overall Excellence. This prestigious category highlights the exceptional quality and breadth of the Channel’s programming, as well as the team’s steadfast dedication to… [ Keep reading ]
The Center for Digital Government (CDG) awarded the City of Seattle 4th-place honors in the 25th Annual Digital Cities Survey today. Seattle follows the cities of (#1) San Jose, CA; (#2) Los Angeles, CA; and (#3) San Diego, CA, and tying with Charlotte, NC, in the largest cities category of… [ Keep reading ]
CiviForm has received over 50,000 applications for City benefit and discount programs to connect families with everything from fresh food and childcare to transit passes and home repairs Seattle – This fall, the City of Seattle’s CiviForm platform was named one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025 and also reached the major… [ Keep reading ]
City is recognized for efforts to make information more accessible, transparent, and engaging for Seattle residents, and for its innovative Winter Weather Response Map The City of Seattle received two Center for Digital Government (CDG) awards for delivering accessible, transparent, and engaging digital services for residents. Seattle was recognized for… [ Keep reading ]
New plan creates trainings, resources, and rules for City employees to leverage advanced technology to better serve residents and businesses Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the City of Seattle’s ambitious 2025-2026 AI Plan, positioning Seattle as a national leader in responsible artificial intelligence implementation to better serve residents… [ Keep reading ]
