(SEATTLE, WA, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026) — The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for the 2027 Technology Matching Fund (TMF). Non-profit organizations and community groups with projects or programs focused on closing the digital divide and promoting digital literacy are encouraged to apply for matching grants of up… [ Keep reading ]
Thousands of Seattle residents can get help with everyday costs. The hard part is knowing where to look. A group of young filmmakers found a way to fix that. Students from the High Point Student Film Club made a new public service announcement, or PSA. The short video shows their… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE, WA — The City of Seattle’s Racial and Social Equity (RSE) Index has received the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award from Esri. The award was presented at the 2026 Esri User Conference and recognizes organizations that use GIS in innovative ways. The City demographer, in the Office of… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
