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Rick Steves and Council members at sold out Civic Cocktail, Feb. 6

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From the rise and fall of fascism in Europe to the changing local political landscape, the February Civic Cocktail is sure to cover a lot of ground. Nationally known travel show host and guidebook author Rick Steves and three Seattle City Council veterans who have announced they won’t seek re-election will join host Joni Balter, 6 […]

Clickdown counts down greatest clicks of 2018

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Here’s a quick look at 2018’s favorite clicks. From an icy polar bear plunge to a hot vantage spot for the Blue Angels, from Seattle’s oldest Chinese restaurant to its newest gun laws, from a secret subterranean space to a popular Seattle marching band – it’s all here in this special “greatest clicks” episode of Clickdown 21, featuring clips from popular Seattle Channel productions. The […]

Seattle Channel adds closed captioning to City Council meetings

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Seattle Channel is pleased to announce the addition of real-time captioning to our live cable TV broadcasts of Seattle City Council meetings, including committee and special meetings. Closed-captioning officially launched today. Captioned Council meetings will also be archived for playback on the air, on our website and YouTube channel. “Captioning adds to our mission to […]

Mayor Durkan & Chef Edouardo Jordan at Civic Cocktail, Nov. 28

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From crafting progressive policies to perfecting pork cracklin, it’s been a big year for Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and chef Edouardo Jordan. They join host Joni Balter for one-on-one interviews at the last Civic Cocktail of the year, 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave. Advance tickets to Civic Cocktail […]

Fall ballot measures focus of Civic Cocktail season kick off, Oct. 3

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A new season of Civic Cocktail kicks off 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3 with an in-depth look at three key initiatives on the November statewide ballot. Host Joni Balter will lead panel discussions to debate a gun-regulation measure (I-1639), delve into an initiative prohibiting new local taxes on groceries and beverages (I-1634), and discuss a […]

Shannon Gee named general manager of Seattle Channel

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Shannon Gee, an award-winning television producer and documentary filmmaker, has been appointed general manager of Seattle Channel. “Shannon brings a breadth of public media experience, including more than a decade as a producer, photographer and editor at Seattle Channel,” said Jim Loter, director of digital engagement for the city of Seattle. “Seattle Channel is a […]

Seattle Channel wins Government Programming Awards

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Seattle Channel won 20 Government Programming Awards, including 10 first-place wins, from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) at the group’s annual meeting in Philadelphia this week. “Whether it’s increasing access to City Council meetings or producing original, in-depth content focused on Seattle’s vibrant communities, Seattle Channel is a cornerstone for civic […]

Seattle Channel wins four Regional Emmy Awards

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Seattle Channel is the recipient of four Northwest Regional Emmy Awards for public-affairs, arts and environmental programming and an interview special. The winning programs covered topics ranging from safe injection sites to a tribute to the vinyl music format. The city-operated station was recognized Saturday, June 9, at the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy […]

Sen. Patty Murray and Gary Locke at May Civic Cocktail

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Get ready for a wide-ranging discussion at the May Civic Cocktail. A census citizenship question, the crippling cost of child care, world trade and more are on the agenda, 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, at Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) will join host Joni Balter to discuss her proposed Child Care for Working Families […]