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Mayor Harrell Launches New Responsible AI Plan and Community Innovation Hackathon Series

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 ]

Seattle IT leaders highlight AI’s role in advancing digital equity 

AI might seem like just another trendy buzzword, but at the City of Seattle, it’s driving real, meaningful change. From reshaping public services to promoting digital equity, AI has become a core tool in ensuring that technology serves every member of the community. At the forefront of this mission are… [ Keep reading ]

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 ]

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 ]