Talk state politics, the weather and more at the June Civic Cocktail with guests Gov. Jay Inslee and one of the region’s renowned meteorologists Cliff Mass, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3 at Tom Douglas’ Palace Ballroom. State lawmakers are expected to go into a second special session on Friday to… [ Keep reading ]
By Nancy Guppy I arrived at the opening night (last Thursday) of the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) reclining on a platter carried by a couple of sexy Can Can dancers. Once the scantily clad boys pranced off, I hit the red carpet with a vengeance, interviewing filmmakers, fashion makers… [ Keep reading ]
Missed last week’s Civic Cocktail? Our event partners over at Crosscut pulled together a quick recap complete with video highlights from the discussion which focused on civic tech and the Seattle International Film Festival. Check it out here. Mark your calendar for the last Civic Cocktail of the season, 5:30… [ Keep reading ]
It’s cinema and civic tech at the May Civic Cocktail, featuring a panel discussion about how technology can impact civics in Seattle and a preview of the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Join the conversation, Wednesday, May 6 at Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program… [ Keep reading ]
By Michael Mattmiller Chief Technology Officer, City of Seattle Privacy. It’s an increasingly important topic in our digital world. When residents pay a utility bill online, call 911, renew a pet license, browse a web page, or sign up for an email list, the City of Seattle captures that information… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Channel is honored to receive 11 Northwest Emmy-award nominations from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). The 2015 nominations were announced Friday night and highlight the quality of several Seattle Channel series, including public-affairs program City Inside/Out; documentary series Community Stories; weekly… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for pints, political insights and Port of Seattle topics at the April Civic Cocktail, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 1 at the Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave. The evening will feature a discussion with three Seattle City Councilmembers who have announced they will not seek re-election this year. By opting… [ Keep reading ]
By Feliks Banel The annual Regional Spelling Bee for King and Snohomish Counties is coming up on Sunday, March 29, 1 p.m. at Town Hall Seattle and LIVE on the Seattle Channel (cable channel 21 in the city, HD 321 on Comcast and 721 on Wave) and via seattlechannel.org. Thanks… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray will join host Joni Balter to discuss city priorities, including his efforts to make Seattle a more affordable and equitable city, at Civic Cocktail, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, at Palace Ballroom, 2100 5th Ave. In 2014, his first year as mayor, Murray led a successful… [ Keep reading ]
I just went through something everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime: the One Night Count of the homeless in Seattle and King County. You may have heard the news already that in the wee hours of Friday, Jan. 23, volunteers found 3,772 men, women and children who had no… [ Keep reading ]
