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YouTube video by Seattle Channel Mayor announces legislation to rapidly expand shelter & asks Seattleites to be part of solution

On Wednesday, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie B. Wilson, joined by @council.seattle.gov and other local leaders, announced a plan to open 1,000 new shelter and emergency housing units with wrap-around services.

🎇 The Seattle Pinball Museum proves nostalgia can still spark magic! For more than a decade, this Chinatown–International District attraction has curated pinball history — with machines from the 1960s to today — and invites you to press start.

“He wasn’t just an action film star who could fight. He was a philosopher who could think.” 🥋 The U.S. Postal Service honored Bruce Lee with a new commemorative stamp during a special ceremony last month. The artwork by Kam Mak captures Lee’s legendary move from "The Big Boss."

The undisputed kings of Seattle’s legendary underground music scene, the U-Men YouTube video by Seattle Channel

🎸 Before flannel and grunge became shorthand for Seattle, the underground was loud, chaotic, and fiercely independent. At the center were the U-Men, a band that helped pave the way for acts like Nirvana, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains.

What happens when two superb musicians combine their creative visions? You get Braly Sangster, musicians who bring rich harmonies and sharp songwriting to life. They recently performed their song “Candy Wrappers” on Art Zone. Watch here: youtu.be/MRCnfUonwSc?...

“Most times we treat Black history as separate from American history.”

In an all new @nancybooklustpearl.bsky.social interview, journalist Howard Bryant challenges that separation in his book "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America." Full show: youtu.be/hbZDaltE9BE?...

Ever wonder what makes a country the happiest in the world...eight years running? Minna Laajava breaks it down, revealing how culture, public policy, trust, and community create the “infrastructure of happiness” that keeps Finns thriving. Watch @seattleu.edu Conversations: youtu.be/jECs074MHtc?...

YouTube video by Seattle Channel Remembering Lenny Wilkens, a Sonics legend & Seattle icon

🏀 From the court to the sidelines, New York City–born Lenny Wilkens left an indelible mark on Seattle basketball. He helped deliver the Sonics’ lone NBA title and remained devoted to the community that became his home. Full feature by @enriquecerna1990.bsky.social.

The newly opened Olympic Hills Tiny House Village brings 45 enhanced shelter units and 24/7 case management to North Seattle, helping residents move toward permanent housing. Hear from @mayorofseattle.bsky.social & other local leaders about shelter and supportive services.

YouTube video by Seattle Channel Council Edition: Inside council’s response to immigration enforcement concerns, surveillance & more

As federal immigration enforcement ramps up, @council.seattle.gov is considering a ban on new detention facilities. Plus, Council President Hollingsworth & Councilmember Foster share their thoughts about surveillance cameras after a deadly Rainier Beach shooting. @callananseattle.bsky.social

@wasenatedemocrats.bsky.social are close to passing a "millionaire's tax," a 9.9% annual tax on income over $1M. Hear the pro/con arguments from @eoionline.bsky.social & Washington Policy Center here on @seattlechannel.bsky.social in the clip below. Full show: www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOu...

YouTube video by Seattle Channel Mayor signs legislation to speed production of housing and expedite emergency shelter

Earlier today, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social signed two @council.seattle.gov bills to speed up housing & shelter production. The legislation, sponsored by @cmeddielin.bsky.social, could cut development timelines by up to 12 months, including for 1,000 emergency housing units planned for this year.

YouTube video by Seattle Channel Mayor Katie B. Wilson delivers her first State of the City Address

ICYMI: Earlier this morning, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie B. Wilson delivered her first State of the City address from the historic Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Watch and hear her vision for the City!

And we're live! Hear directly from @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie B. Wilson as she delivers her first State of the City address. Tune in here📺: seattlechannel.org/watch-live

Or on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/hV8qIEY...

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting Council President Joy Hollingsworth and Councimember Dionne Foster of the @council.seattle.gov on @seattlechannel.bsky.social this week. Do you have ?'s about the city's response to ICE, the latest sentinel report on SPD, or something else? Please send by COB today!

A portrait of Mayor Katie B. Wilson. Text reads "Mayor Katie B. Wilson delivers her first State of the City address | LIVE: Today @ 11:50 a.m."

WATCH LIVE! @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie B. Wilson will deliver her first State of the City address today at 11:50 a.m. Hear her vision for a range of issues, including affordability, public safety, homelessness, and the year ahead. Tune in here📺: seattlechannel.org/watch-live

YouTube video by Seattle Channel State Democrats push "Millionaire Tax" as critics warn of expansion

Will a proposed tax on the state’s highest earners make Washington more affordable, or open the door to broader income taxes? City Inside/Out's @callananseattle.bsky.social hosts guests from both sides of the debate.

Seahawk players lift the Lombardi Trophy atop a blue bus.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and wife Stephanie Macdonald wave to a sea of supporters.

Hundreds of fans watch the Seahawks parade at Seattle City Hall.

Seattle Channel videographer Randy Eng films the parade from a City Hall balcony.

Blue skies over Seattle & blue pride everywhere else! Hundreds of thousands cheered on the Seahawks as they paraded the Lombardi Trophy through downtown after winning their second Super Bowl. Watch the parade, from beginning to end, here:
youtu.be/fNGaqdBqgrs?...

Seahawks fans line 4th Avenue at James Street.

An aerial view of Seahawks fans lining south 4th Avenue.

A Seahawks fan waves a giant 12 flag, a flag that represents the Seattle Seahawks fan base.

Seahawks fans line 4th Avenue in front of the Columbia Tower ahead of Wednesday's parade.

Can't make it to today's Seattle Seahawks World Champions Parade? We've got you covered! Watch our live stream of the procession starting at 11 a.m.
📺 seattlechannel.org/watch-live

A collection of Polaroid-style photos featuring Seattle Channel stories, including artists, musicians, local places, and moments from the city’s history. On-screen text reads: Now Boarding: Seattle Channel. Watch our city’s stories at 30,000 feet aboard Alaska Airlines.⁠

From takeoff to touchdown, enjoy more than a dozen new Seattle Channel stories when you fly Alaska Airlines✈️ We’re proud to share the local creatives, attractions, & history that make our city shine. So on your next Alaska Airlines trip, enjoy a window seat to the Emerald City!⁠

🏈 Who do you think will win Sunday’s Super Bowl between the @seahawksofficial.com and the @patriots.bsky.social ? Watch to hear @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie Wilson’s prediction after she raised the 12th Man flag 605 feet above the city atop the Space Needle.

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🎸 The Cowboys lit up Seattle’s rock music scene in 1979, and more than 40 years later, they’re still making noise. Tap your feet to this Art Zone special performance from The Cowboys featuring Rick Smith. Watch here: youtu.be/T8aou3raWSQ?...

YouTube video by Seattle Channel Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee 2/6/2026

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YouTube video by Seattle Channel Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee 2/6/2026

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YouTube video by Seattle Channel Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee 2/6/2026

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We will create a new Live Stream with the rewind feature enabled. In meantime, here's this morning's meeting: youtu.be/0ZH09qI67PU?...

YouTube video by Seattle Channel City Inside/Out: Proposed legislation would change Washington’s initiative process

Citizen initiatives have shaped major policy changes in Washington. Now, lawmakers are considering SB 5973, a bill that would reform the initiative process—drawing both support and concern. Watch City Inside/Out debate with host
@callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/JsKZxFCLzYQ

Enjoy Tết celebrations this weekend! Learn more: flsseattle.org/tet/

For Seattle's Vietnamese community, Tết is 𝘵𝘩𝘦 celebration of the year. It is rooted in reunion, renewal, & honoring ancestors & heritage. Newly appointed Seattle Dept. of Neighborhoods Director Quynh Pham reflects on why this tradition matters so deeply. Learn more: youtu.be/3g4mixKWFSE

Equal pay. Free college. An end to discrimination. Alice Presto’s 1918 campaign vision still resonates today. This Black History Month, get to know this inspiring Seattle trailblazer. Narrated by @joycetaylortv.bsky.social