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American lands and new top cops at sold-out Civic Cocktail, Feb. 7

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The sold-out February Civic Cocktail will go behind the headlines with a closer look at a milestone in local police reform and a Trump administration proposal for oil and gas drilling off Washington’s coastline. Joining host Joni Balter are former CEO of REI and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and new leaders in […]

Clickdown counts down the top web hits of 2017

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Here’s a quick look at 2017’s “greatest clicks,” from certified “loud woman” Lindy West to teen drag queen RainBowGore Cake, safe injection sites to special scouts, Charleena Lyles public hearing to the city’s homeless navigation team, local rocker Mike McCready to Mayor Jenny Durkan’s oath-taking and more! We count down the top web hits of 2017 on Clickdown 21, featuring clips […]

Mayor-elect Jenny Durkan, ‘Boys in the Boat’ author at Civic Cocktail, Nov. 29

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Sports and politics have proven popular topics at Civic Cocktail, so it’s no surprise the last program of the year has already sold out. Host Joni Balter will talk with Daniel James Brown, author of a best-selling book about the University of Washington crew team that won a gold medal in the 1936 Olympics, and Seattle Mayor-elect […]

Video Voters’ Guide features two-minute candidate statements

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Ballots for the Nov. 7 general election arrive in mailboxes this week, and with the launch of the 2017 general election Video Voters’ Guide, voters can hear directly from the candidates for city of Seattle and King County offices. The non-partisan video guide offers candidates on the ballot up to two minutes to issue a […]

Civic Cocktail fall season kickoff, Oct. 4: Seattle’s shift to the left & DACA

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A new season of eats, drinks and smart talk returns Oct. 4 with the fall kickoff of Civic Cocktail. Host Joni Balter will lead a discussion on Seattle’s political shift to the left as well as what’s next for DACA recipients, 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave. Hurry, online tickets sales are going […]

Primary election Video Voters’ Guide launches

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Primary election ballots are in the mail, and with the launch of the 2017 primary election Video Voters’ Guide, voters can hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent them. The non-partisan video guide offers candidates on the primary ballot up to two minutes to issue a prepared statement that outlines the key planks of their […]

Lindy West on costs of activism, politicians on igniting change at Civic Cocktail, May 3

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Social justice and grassroots activism in a charged political climate are on the agenda at the May 3 Civic Cocktail at Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave. Lindy West, columnist at “The Guardian” and contributor to “This American Life,” will join host Joni Balter to discuss the role of humor in social justice, pop culture and the […]

Seattle Channel receives eight Northwest Emmy nominations

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Seattle Channel is honored to receive eight Northwest Regional Emmy-award nominations from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). The municipal TV station’s nominations include overall station excellence with the channel competing against some of the region’s commercial and public television stations. The 2017 nominations were announced Friday night […]

Sold out: Murray & de Blasio, Amazon & Obamacare at Civic Cocktail, April 5

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Host Joni Balter will lead an action-packed, three-part April Civic Cocktail, Wed., April 5, at Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the program gets underway at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are sold out to the event, where the featured guests include two big-city mayors, an Amazon executive and local health-care experts. You […]