It’s only been a few months since the award, but one recipient of a Technology Matching Fund Grant is already doing great things. The Coalition for Refugees from Burma is featured in the International Examiner for its work promoting digital equity and critical computer skills. 2015 was the third time CRB received a grant and… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know Seattle has seven new, hyper-local radio stations to serve individual communities and voices that may not always be heard? Many people braved a drizzly Thursday on August 20, 2015 for National Radio Day. It was a celebration of seven stations that are either on the air in Seattle or… [ Keep reading ]
Construction. Sometimes it seems like it’s happening everywhere in the City of Seattle. A wide road view of active Seattle development projects that require Design Review Now, with a new online map, you can easily keep up with every project on your desktop, laptop or mobile device. Mayor Ed Murray… [ Keep reading ]
STEM programs, community radio stations, English language and literacy training, job finding assistance, expanding and upgrading computer labs for disadvantaged kids and low-income seniors, the recipients of the 2015 Technology Matching Funds grants have projects as diverse as their backgrounds. Part of Seattle’s commitment to digital equity, the Technology Matching Fund provides grants… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Channel is celebrating 10 years of “Community Stories”, the documentary series that spotlights Seattle communities with a focus on diversity and inclusion. In her blog, Community Stories producer Shannon Gee writes, “Since that first summer in 2005, Community Stories has told inspiring stories from all over the city. We… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Police Department already utilizes open data. Now, President Obama has announced the Police Data Initiative, based on recommendations from his Task Force on 21st Century Policing. Seattle is one of 21 communities currently participating in the federal Police Data Initiative. The recommendations cover policy, oversight, technology, social media, community policing, crime reduction, training, education, and officer wellness and… [ Keep reading ]
Learn more about what families can do on the Internet and where to go for training. This week, December 3rd-8th, twenty community and cultural centers in Seattle are hosting open houses, individual assistance, and workshops at computer learning centers. See the Get Online Week list of sites and activities or… [ Keep reading ]
The State of Washington, King County, and the City of Seattle are alerting local applications developers that the deadline for submitting apps to the Evergreen Apps Challenge is only one week away. Eligible entries should be submitted before 5 pm PST on Thursday, Sept 6. The Challenge is open to… [ Keep reading ]
Wednesday, August 22, at 7 p.m. is Ask The Mayor on the Seattle Channel. Got a burning question? Here’s how to get your question to Mayor McGinn: Call 206-684-8821 during the live show from 7-8 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 22. Email: askthemayor@seattle.gov Submit a question online: seattlechannel.org/AskTheMayor Twitter: @SeattleChannel Facebook: facebook.com/SeattleChannel
Background The Online Boost Project was developed in response to what we learned from the Seattle Communities Online assessment and presentations at Neighborhood District Council and community group meetings. Neighborhood groups want to build their capacity to do effective outreach online, maintain their content, foster online engagement and use City… [ Keep reading ]
