Earlier today, @mayor.seattle.gov was joined by City of Seattle and community leaders and announced a revamped Capital Access Program that will help eligible small businesses access loans of up to $350,000 at a fixed 4% interest rate through participating community lenders.

City opens access to capital for Seattle small businesses

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The five bandmates of Seattle band Dining Dead, Sammy Skidmore, Kennedy Webb, Emma Hayes, Bogie Pieper, and Grif Benzel, perform “Hustled” from the Sunset Tavern stage. Catch Dining Dead live at Add-a-Ball in Fremont on Saturday, October 31.

Come for the sweeping views of Puget Sound. Stay for the primal screaming. 🌊😱 We take you behind the yelling at Lincoln Park.

Washington makes voting pretty easy. So why are some states with more complicated voting procedures ahead of Seattle in early turnout? If you still need help filling out your ballot, visit seattlechannel.org/elections⁠ ⁠ Data as of 3 p.m. (PDT) 10/28/2026. Reporting times vary by jurisdiction.⁠

A new revenue forecast projects just $8.8 million in additional revenue, the smallest increase in years, according to @cmdanstrauss.seattle.gov. He & @councilmember-amr.seattle.gov discuss what the numbers mean as budget negotiations continue. Council Edition: youtu.be/j8cbKITOa1w?...

One of Seattle’s best-kept secrets is hiding in plain sight. Tucked above @pikeplacemarket.bsky.social, Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum is part library, part literary gathering place, & a welcome escape from the crowds below. Take a peek inside this Seattle treasure: youtu.be/4XTg8KRdy3o?...

“How much can I be in this lifetime?” For Tom Skerritt, the answer went beyond the screen. The actor supported local artists for decades. As we remember Skerritt, who died last week at age 93, we revisit a 2012 Art Zone interview where he reflects on "the audacity of imagination."

Your ballot has arrived! But have you heard the candidates make their case? Watch them speak directly to you with up to two minutes of unedited remarks in our Video Voters’ Guide. Get informed before you fill in those bubbles! 🗳️ Head to www.seattlechannel.org/elections⁠

A longtime state lawmaker faces a former federal prosecutor in a race to represent northeast Seattle. Democrats Gerry Pollet & challenger Will Dreher discuss their experience, priorities & competing approaches on City Inside/Out with @callananseattle.bsky.social. Watch: youtu.be/ZQuOh5vw0G0

What kind of book could make @nancybooklustpearl.bsky.social say it “kind of saved me”? One that’s heartbreaking & wonderfully "quirky." The Book Lust host sat down with author @debolinunferth.bsky.social to explore "Earth 7," a love story unlike any other. Watch: youtu.be/-Dd5okczcVc?...

Earlier today, @mayor.seattle.gov Wilson - joined by @council.seattle.gov & community members - detailed a new shift in strategy to rapidly reduce homelessness in Seattle. Watch below!

Mayor Wilson announces shift in strategy on reducing homelessness

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When the 5th Avenue Theatre opened in 1926, Seattle had never seen anything like it. 🎭 100 years later, it’s still one of the city’s most beloved landmarks. Find out how many people turned out for that unforgettable opening night.

NEED YOUR ?'s: What's the latest on the city budget process? How will a new RV parking restriction system work? Have concerns about gender-based violence? I'm w/ @council.seattle.gov's @alexis4seattle.bsky.social & Dan Strauss on @seattlechannel.seattle.gov. Leave ?'s in comments by noon Wed.!

A new country. A new language. A new beginning. For Afghan women rebuilding their lives in Seattle, the journey is filled with challenges, courage and community. “Afghan Advantage: A Place to Begin” shares their stories of resilience and hope. Watch: youtu.be/lNVJeIO8DlM

🎭 100 years ago, Seattle built something it had never seen before. Discover the story behind the 5th Avenue Theatre. ✨

Pop quiz! 🗳️ What's on your general election ballot? Who’s running? What do they stand for? And why should you care? Don't worry, our 2026 Seattle & King County Video Voters’ Guide has the answers to help you with your civics homework. Head here: seattlechannel.org/elections

Same party, different priorities. Incumbent Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos & challenger Kelabe Tewolde face off in a Washington State House race representing communities from Southeast Seattle to Renton. From education & housing to public safety, hear from the two on City Inside/Out: youtu.be/EYnUUQqBks0

In an age of political division, how do we find our way back to one another? Seattle author Eric Liu offers a roadmap for renewing civic life in his latest book, "Live Like a Citizen." Hear more from Liu when he visits Seattle Public Library @spl.org on Tuesday night.

In 1889, the Great Seattle Fire reduced much of downtown to ashes. What rose from rubble helped define the city we know today, thanks in part to an unlikely building material from one of our region’s most picturesque islands. Discover hidden history holding Seattle together: youtu.be/vw1zYpHkWy0?...

This Hispanic Heritage Month, tenor José Iñiguez reflects on his days working in Central Washington’s orchards & how the music of his Latino heritage inspired his journey from farmworker to acclaimed performer. Watch Chino y Chicano interview: youtu.be/omCG3hKh1WE?...

Earlier today, @mayor.seattle.gov Wilson, @jayapal.house.gov, Muckleshoot Tribal Council Chair Donny Stevenson, and artist Louie Gong spoke at a flag-raising ceremony marking the 12th anniversary of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Seattle. Watch their remarks below.

City & community leaders celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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Two elected officials, one open seat on the King County Council. State Sen. Rebecca Saldaña & Port of Seattle Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa face off in the District 2 race, tackling public safety, housing, transit & government accountability. Watch debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social.

City Inside/Out: Saldaña & Hasegawa make their case for King County Council

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Vi Hilbert grew up speaking Lushootseed at a time when many Indigenous children were punished for speaking their native languages. She went on to teach at UW for 15 years, becoming a champion of keeping Native languages alive. This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor her legacy.

This month on CityStream, we’re featuring Bailadores de Bronce, a Seattle-based Latino dance troupe whose colorful dress and beautiful choreography are easy to get swept up in. But every step has meaning, keeping their heritage alive and deepening each dancer’s cultural pride. Full story below ⬇️

Earlier today, @council.seattle.gov members, local leaders, & community members joined @mayor.seattle.gov in signing the first-in-nation city-led consumer protection measure designed to stop grocery retailers from using personal data to set different prices for different customers.

Mayor signs first‑in‑nation citywide fair‑pricing law for groceries

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Should Washington repeal its new Millionaires Tax? I-645 supporters say it'll grow into an income tax for everyone, while opponents warn repeal would cut funding for schools and health care. Watch the full City Inside/Out debate at the link below ⬇️⬇🔗

🔥 Fire is elemental, unpredictable and mesmerizing. Seattle Flow Arts Collective transforms flame into an art form, building intricate patterns of movement while bringing together a community of flow artists and fire dancers. Watch full Art Zone feature: youtu.be/Qv58k0CQXSc?...

About 1,600 volunteers rolled up their sleeves Saturday for Seattle Department of Neighborhoods "Show Up, Seattle! Day of Service," pitching in at 110 events across the city. At Beacon Hill’s Jefferson Park, Seattle Channel followed one young volunteer who was especially excited to do his par

Should Seattle double its transit sales tax? Prop. 1 is on the November ballot. Transit union leader Greg Woodfill and Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center weigh in with host Brian @callananseattle.bsky.social on City Inside/Out. To watch the full conversation, click the link below ⬇️

Seattle has a law banning street takeovers, but the number of illegal stunt-driving incidents are on the rise. Councilmember Rob Saka weighs in on the challenge and how he thinks the city can stop them. To watch the full episode of City Inside/Out: Council Edition, click the link below⁠ ⁠ ⁠⬇️