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?...

Loved this video about the artwork on the Seattle waterfront. Buen video sobre el arte en el waterfront (¿malecón?) en Seattle. Realmente bellas las obras de arte, todas cuentan una historia.

Hi I'm on the Seattle Channel on Art Zone 😀 @seattlechannel.bsky.social youtu.be/RqrhOlF9X-U?...

"We're being gaslit by the President." @council.seattle.gov members Bob Kettle and Joy Hollingsworth shared their thoughts with me on possible #nationalguard deployment in Seattle on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Clip here, full show at this link: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...

For more than four decades, Larry Reid has been one of Seattle’s loudest & proudest advocates for the arts. As curator of @fantagraphics.bsky.social in Georgetown, he keeps spirit of underground art alive while supporting new generations of creators.

Public safety, parks, infrastructure, & more. Seattle’s budget decisions are taking shape. Hear from @council.seattle.gov's Hollingsworth and Kettle as they explain their budget priorities in this month’s Council Edition with @callananseattle.bsky.social. WATCH: youtu.be/VEvMpPUTjKk?...

Earlier today, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, joined by leaders from CARE Department, SPD, & @council.seattle.gov, shared news that CARE crisis response teams will permanently expand beyond limited pilot that launched in 2023.

🎥 We’re hiring! Join award-winning Seattle Channel as a Multimedia Producer! We’re looking for a creative, collaborative teammate to help us connect with public through storytelling, daily web & social media production, marketing & advertising, & knowledge in ADA principles & live streaming.

Public art at Seattle’s reimagined waterfront tells a deeper story, one that bridges the city’s past and future. Among the new installations is a carving of Chief Sealth and his mother, part of a collection that honors Indigenous artists and history. @waterfrontparksea.bsky.social

King County faces big challenges...and big decisions. Hear from Claudia Balducci & Girmay Zahilay as they vie to lead one of the nation’s most populous counties in their bids for county executive. Watch City Inside/Out debate with @callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/XxGPQJhe2fg?...

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members Hollingsworth and Kettle this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Send me some ?'s to ask them by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Thanks!

Uff da, Seattle! Only 35% of King County voters turned out for August’s primary. Let’s do better this November! Got questions about candidates? We’ve got you covered. Watch our Seattle & King County Video Voters’ Guide to meet those looking to represent you: seattlechannel.org/elections

"Seize the moment!" @mariners.com fans came together at City Hall for a community rally and march to T-Mobile Park to celebrate the team ahead of Game 4 against the Blue Jays. Watch full rally: youtu.be/7L0uTrTf34A?...

From a forgotten line of history to a full-fledged novel, popular YA author @maggiestiefvater.bsky.social explores magic of mythic storytelling & the power of history in her first adult novel, "The Listeners." Don’t miss her conversation with @nancybooklustpearl.bsky.social: youtu.be/jNCU2uchaHk?...

On this day in 1909, Seattle’s first World’s Fair ended after drawing more than three million visitors. Its lasting gift? The beautiful grounds we now know as the University of Washington campus. @historylink.bsky.social

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we’re spotlighting a journalist who, even in the face of adversity, never stopped serving Seattle’s Spanish-speaking community: Jaime Mendez.

@seattleu.edu hosted a lively mayoral debate between incumbent Bruce Harrell & challenger Katie Wilson on Wednesday night. The two highlighted their differing views on issues ranging from homelessness and housing to public safety, federal overreach, transit and more.

🌊 We’re traveling back in time at warp speed! In just three minutes, @historylink.bsky.social takes us through the Seattle Waterfront's past: from towering glaciers to thriving Coast Salish communities to the trains and heavy industry that once rumbled along Downtown’s shore.

Earlier today, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, joined by Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Director Hamdi Mohamed & community leaders, signed two Executive Orders focused on protecting Seattle communities from unlawful federal troop deployment and immigration enforcement actions. Remarks below.

From day one, Seattle Fire Department recruits face a physically demanding training program known nicknamed “the grind.” Before serving, every new firefighter must complete SFD’s nationally recognized 700-hour Recruit School. Watch the full video to learn more: youtu.be/r_Lxn-wGABU

Songwriter & storyteller Willa Barnett has faced profound physical challenges since birth, but her life is defined by creativity, not limitation. Her story inspires, and her music carries that spirit forward. Full feature: youtu.be/E8h_LIDkrok

Seattle voters will decide if overhauling city’s B&O tax is worth the risk. Supporters call Prop. 2 a way to “Trump-proof” Seattle while easing costs for small businesses, but critics say it unfairly burdens big business & could harm the economy. @callananseattle.bsky.social brings you more.

Healing through harmony, @teklawaterfield.bsky.social & husband Jeff Fielder channeled postpartum depression into art with song “Keep It Upbeat.” Hear them live this Friday, 10/3, at The Rabbit Box Theatre & on 10/22 at Spanish Ballroom.

Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison wants another term. Erika Evans says it’s time for new leadership. Their debate centers on who’s most qualified and how the city should respond to rising federal threats and pressing safety issues. Watch City Inside/Out debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social.

Is Seattle supporting public #schools enough? Should the city provide #guaranteedincome to people in need? I love asking "what HAVEN'T we talked about?" on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Hear from @council.seattle.gov D-2 candidates Lin & Ducksworth. Full show: www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOu...

We honor the life of UW Prof. Quintard Taylor, who recently died at age 76. A pioneer of Black Seattle & PNW history, he chronicled city's Central District in "The Forging of a Black Community" and showed that Black history in the West is as vital as anywhere. Hear Taylor in this 2022 talk ⬇️

This morning, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social & @atg.wa.gov Nick Brown responded to Trump’s use of military force in U.S. cities, stressing local and state coordination to keep the public informed, protect rights, and maintain local control of law enforcement.

We remember Ken Mochizuki, local actor, author, journalist and Seattle Channel collaborator, who passed away Sept. 20. His work, including Those Who Helped Us, uplifted Japanese American stories that remain vital today. Read more: aaja.org/2025/09/22/h... Watch film: youtu.be/LisZYxIjtbU?...

“Manage your expectations, because we’re broke.” Seattle City Council just began reviewing the mayor’s proposed $8.9 billion city budget. Councilmember Solomon shares what public can expect as legislative branch deliberates on funding priorities. Watch full show with @callananseattle.bsky.social.

From homelessness to public safety to President Trump, progressive incumbent Alexis Mercedes Rinck & Republican challenger Rachael Savage shared contrasting ideas for the city in a spirited City Inside/Out debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social.

Sometimes all you need is a second chance. After a criminal past, those can be hard to find. But at Pioneer Industries, the past does not define the future. @callananseattle.bsky.social has the story.

Explore a 360-tour of "Eight Years of Inscape AiR"! The exhibition spotlighted alumni of the Inscape Artist-in-Residence program (2016–2024), based at Inscape Arts, a former immigration & detention building that operated in Seattle for 80 years.