🌊 Diving into this Bow and Yarrow performance of their original song "Salty Sea." And hear them live Jan. 22 at the Funhouse in Eastlake! Full Art Zone video here (closed captions + audio description included): youtu.be/RA4QyU6pFYg?...

Earlier this morning, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie B. Wilson announced two executive orders: one focused on accelerating housing and shelter solutions, and the other on improving transit with a new bus lane on Denny Way. Learn more ⬇️

This is your city. Everyone should be safe in their homes, in their workplaces, and in our community. I’m determined to make it that way. Find immigration response resources at @washindivisble and at bit.ly/IRRP. #thisisyourcity #seattle www.instagram.com/mayorofseatt...

⛴️ @ferries.wsdot.wa.gov tie us together in life, carrying us across Puget Sound to work, to loved ones & home again. A special program also allows families to honor that connection at the end of life, too. @michaelcrowe.bsky.social has more.

A $2.3B budget gap. A 60-day deadline. State lawmakers are racing to close a massive hole in the state budget, debating whether to tap reserve funds and pursue possible new taxes. Seattle’s state elected officials weigh in on City Inside/Out with @callananseattle.bsky.social.

#OnThisDay in 1961, Seattle City Light completed Gorge High Dam. historylink.org/File/2531

Don’t miss the closing reception of "Welcome to Paradise: ¡Viva Puerto Rico Libre!" this Thursday evening at ARTS at King Street Station. The Seattle Channel recently caught up with artist @jocosme.bsky.social to explore the bold, multimedia exhibition. Watch the full 360-degree tour to learn more.

Earlier today, Erika J. Evans was sworn in as @seacityattorney.bsky.social. Watch her oath of office and hear her remarks below.

"If we can get treatment to people... our city really will look different." Recently on @seattlechannel.bsky.social, I spoke w/Seattle's CARE Dept. Chief Amy Barden about public safety on #capitolhill & what's ahead for 2026. Clip below, full show here: www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOu...

“To all of you… this is your city.” @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie Wilson was sworn in on Friday as Seattle's 58th mayor. She celebrated with community members & supporters while sharing her vision for the City of Seattle. Watch full inauguration ceremony & remarks here: youtu.be/8rTI1TAaX3k

And we're live! Hear remarks from @MayorofSeattle Katie B. Wilson and members of the community during her inauguration ceremony. View on Seattle Channel: seattlechannel.org/watch-live Or on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/NC98EIN...

WATCH LIVE at 10 AM! Tune in to watch @mayorofseattle.bsky.social-elect Katie Wilson’s inauguration ceremony as she becomes Seattle’s 58th mayor. View on SeattleChannel.org 📺: seattlechannel.org/watch-live Or on YouTube🤳🏽: www.youtube.com/live/NC98EIN...

Doing a polar plunge for the New Year? The Notorious Alki Swimmers do it every weekend, no matter the season. Meet the group diving into Puget Sound for fitness, friendship, and a little discomfort. 🥶 @michaelcrowe.bsky.social has more: youtu.be/xc7XsNzBA68?...

🌊 Long days. Narrow weather windows. One big goal. Meet the kayaker mapping thousands of miles of Puget Sound’s shoreline to help protect the body of water that connect us all.

The Community Police Commission plays a vital role in Seattle’s police accountability system, and Eci Ameh is at its helm. Her mission: make sure the voices most impacted by policing are heard loud and clear.

💂🩰🐭 Bigger than life and full of heart, these Nutcracker characters have become a Loyal Heights holiday tradition! We're resharing our 2022 feature on how one couple & their neighbors transform a front yard into a festive landmark. See for yourself at the 9000 block of Loyal Avenue NW.

What a year for creativity! Nancy Guppy and the Art Zone team are reflecting on 2025 with gratitude for the artists who shared their stories with the Seattle Channel, filling the year with unforgettable art and inspiring, indelible moments. Pour yourself some eggnog and watch!

🎅 Santa rewards the good. 👹 Krampus punishes the naughty, and @krampusseattle.bsky.social keeps that tradition alive with authentic Austrian masks and fur costumes!

“Everything from Hitler to the Black Panthers.” In a chat with Book Lust host @nancybooklustpearl.bsky.social, Mimi Pond explains why the Mitford Sisters continue to fascinate her & why their influence exceeded the political power women were allowed to have at the time. WATCH: youtu.be/CVtJCb7oEco

It’s been a tumultuous year in local politics, with voters supporting new leadership in the city & county. Journalists @ericacbarnett.bsky.social, @sanfordnate.bsky.social, & Greg Kim break down biggest stories of 2025 & what they mean for year ahead. Watch full show w/ @callananseattle.bsky.social

Outgoing @council.seattle.gov President Sara Nelson joins @callananseattle.bsky.social on Council Edition for a candid conversation about her time at City Hall. From small business advocacy to public safety, she reflects on the work she’s most proud of & what comes next. WATCH: youtu.be/MXy2OFrQI6Q

A planned crisis center is raising questions in Capitol Hill, where some in the community already worry about gun violence, persistent drug activity & street disorder. Leaders share what steps are underway to address it. Watch City Inside/Out w/@callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/yctMk-Ib1LI?...

Bonus "City Inside/Out" show this month on @seattlechannel.bsky.social! I'm hosting outgoing @council.seattle.gov President @cmsaranelson.bsky.social, and I need your questions. Political consultants at City Hall? The new SPOG contract? Please respond by Monday, 9 a.m.!

🎥 We're shining a spotlight on Seattle’s next generation of filmmakers. Seattle Public Schools' students from Garfield, Ballard, & The Center School deliver everything from comedy and drama to documentaries, music videos & more. Watch: youtu.be/cqGi9zbDezg

Seattle’s budget isn’t just numbers, it’s neighborhoods & the people that call them home. From redesigned streets to new community hubs, @cmdanstrauss.bsky.social & @council.seattle.gov Juarez share what’s being built & why Council is already eyeing a financial gap in 2027: youtu.be/GZhQUJBBugg

It takes a village to build this holiday magic! Step into the 31st annual Sheraton Grand Seattle Gingerbread Village, where “elves” partner with architecture firms to create elaborate edible structures. See for yourself! Hours and information: www.breakthrought1d.org/pacificnorth...

A beloved music shop closed, but its soul found a new home. Re-Animated Music carries forward the spirit of the now-shuttered Trading Musician, offering affordable gear and a space where musicians can truly connect.

What happens when you turn a typewriter, a parakeet, a chihuahua, and crumpling paper into music? At the Seattle Symphony, young composers are answering that question by pushing classical boundaries with bold electroacoustic sound. @callananseattle.bsky.social has the story! youtu.be/7slqtGWuIxQ?...

“I spent all week saying, ‘I can’t wait to weave.’” Step inside Wool Friends in Ballard, a cozy haven where beginners and lifelong fiber lovers learn to weave, spin, stitch, and bring original ideas to life. Full feature: youtu.be/tGDY4Os8PiA?...

Traveling through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for the holidays? ✈️Explore SEA's museum-level art that feature's global & Pacific Northwest talent. Meet the local artist & curator behind @flysea.bsky.social collection! ↓

📚 @nancybooklustpearl.bsky.social interviews author Susan Straight for a conversation about her newest book, "Sacrament," a story of three nurses fighting through COVID’s first year. She also shares how family histories have fueled her writing.

Cannonball Arts has transformed the old downtown Bed Bath & Beyond into two floors of creative playground. It’s filled with murals, installations, VR rides, and as Art Zone shows, it’s the kind of place you explore, get lost in, & immediately want to return to.

King County’s homelessness system is at a crossroads. With federal funding cuts & turnover at Regional Homelessness Authority, guests from LIHI, @compasshousing.bsky.social, & @marysplacewa.bsky.social discuss what new elected leaders could mean for the path forward w/ @callananseattle.bsky.social.

Earlier today, Bonnie Glenn was sworn in as Office of Police Accountability director. As OPA leader, her work oversees the intake, classification, & investigation of complaints, certifying investigative findings, suggesting modifications to Seattle Police policies.

Taxidermist Elizabeth Putnam finds beauty in the macabre. A natural history artist specializing in insect art and taxidermy, Putnam blends scientific precision with creative imagination. Watch full feature: youtu.be/Z8LuBNlUlqo?...

Take a dip into Seattle’s swimwear history, when suits were wool, rented & heavily regulated. The Seattle Municipal Archives highlights a 1934 letter demanding that men be allowed to ditch their one-piece wool suits. It’s a fascinating snapshot of fashion, modesty, and a little beachside rebellion.

In 2019, Seattle Channel's Randy Eng sat down with NBA legend Lenny Wilkens for a powerful conversation about basketball, identity, and breaking racial barriers in the '60s. Wilkens, who led the Seattle SuperSonics to their only championship, passed away at 88.

Earlier today, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Bruce Harrell delivered a heartfelt concession speech, expressing deep gratitude to Seattleites, his cabinet, & local leaders. He also pledged his full support to mayor-elect Katie Wilson during the transition. Full remarks: youtu.be/-GTPxeBJf68?...

For past 3 years, Thomas Mitchell has helped students at Hawthorne Elementary safely cross busy South Genesee Street as a Seattle Public Schools crossing guard. What began as a side job has become a source of pride and joy, serving as a reminder that small acts of service can make a big difference!

4️⃣out of 5️⃣King County voters still haven’t returned their ballot 🤔. For voting resources & to hear directly from candidates, go here: take21.seattlechannel.org/2025/10/17/u... And drop your ballot off by 8PM TONIGHT, Nov. 4, at a @elections.kingcounty.gov drop box to make sure it counts!⁠

🚨Don’t risk it! Officials urge last-minute voters to skip the mailbox & use a drop box instead. There are 85 drop boxes across King County, including nearly 30 in Seattle. Be sure to vote by THIS Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m. 🗳️ Election resources here: take21.seattlechannel.org/2025/10/17/u...

🕯️They were never just pets, they were also family. Join @woodlandparkzoo.bsky.social first Día de Muertos Animal Ofrenda & honor the memory of beloved pets & zoo animals. If you can't attend in person, you can still participate by uploading a photo here: woodlandparkzoo.formstack.com/forms/animal...

🎸 Seattle indie mainstay Downpilot performed their original song “Balancer” on the latest episode of Art Zone. And you can catch them in a rare live and local show this Saturday (11/1) at Conor Byrne in Ballard! Full AZ performance here: youtu.be/5EBg3HBRyuw?...

⁠🎃 Oh my gourd! It’s Halloween...and your ballot is still sitting on the kitchen counter? Before you trick-or-treat, grab that ballot & check out our Seattle & King County Video Voters’ Guide and other handy election resources: take21.seattlechannel.org/2025/10/17/u... @elections.kingcounty.gov

Last fall, Carkeek Park saw a record-breaking chum salmon run! And now they're back! Join Carkeek Park Salmon Stewards this weekend from 11AM-2PM to catch these incredible fish in action. 🎥 Watch our video from last year and see why this event draws curious crowds!

Journalist @callananseattle.bsky.social & Seattle Channel staff recently welcomed Indonesian journalist Yudha Almerio & Thai journalist Kanokphorn “Aoy” Chanphloi to exchange ideas about issues impacting the media. The visitors also got to meet @council.seattle.gov Joy Hollingsworth & Bob Kettle!

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Yesterday, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, city leaders & others, celebrated grand opening of a new City of Seattle-owned tree nursery. The nursery will hold 1,000 trees annually that will be used for City’s planting programs. The nursery also helps City’s efforts to equitably expand tree canopy cover.

🧟 Step behind the screams at the Georgetown Morgue, where every hallway hides a scare. CityStream host Mona Lee Locke explores the dark secrets that lure more than 40,000 visitors to this haunting attraction each fall.

“We are gathered here to say goodbye to Brendan Healy…” — but don’t worry, Brendan’s the one telling the story. Don’t miss his new play "Eulogy," which turns mortality into comedy. It runs now through Nov. 15 at 12th Avenue Arts. Full feature: youtu.be/AA886ovn05Y?...