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Seattle isn’t just a place, it’s a story. And now, we’re bringing that story to Bluesky! We’re the Seattle Channel, your source for the people, events, and ideas shaping our city. Thank you for letting us be your connection to Seattle’s stories and leaders.
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! ↓
Meet the local artist & curator behind @flysea.bsky.social collection! ↓
Tommy Gregory, the artist-curator helping SEA Airport’s art collection soar
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November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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! ↓
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.
Book Lust: Susan Straight on COVID, caregiving, & the women who shaped her
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November 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
📚 @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.
November 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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.
As funding shrinks & leadership changes, experts examine state of county’s homelessness crisis
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November 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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.
Bonnie Glenn sworn in as director of Office of Police Accountability
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November 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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?...
November 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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.
How a 1934 letter made waves over city's beach dress code
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November 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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.
Remembering Lenny Wilkens
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November 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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?...
November 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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!
November 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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!
And drop your ballot off by 8PM TONIGHT, Nov. 4, at a
@elections.kingcounty.gov drop box to make sure it counts!
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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!
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...
November 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🚨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...
October 31, 2025 at 11:16 PM
🕯️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?...
October 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
🎸 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
@elections.kingcounty.gov
October 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🎃 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
@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!
Record-breaking salmon run draws crowds to Carkeek Park
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October 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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!
October 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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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Long time ago now -
Author Mary Doria Russell _ @mdoriarussell.bsky.social _ in conversation with Nancy Pearl _ @nancybooklustpearl.bsky.social on her novels "The Sparrow" and "Children Of God":
"I was 42 years old and had never written fiction _ well, grant proposals _".
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#booksky 📚
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"I was 42 years old and had never written fiction _ well, grant proposals _".
😅😷
#booksky 📚
youtu.be/2qK_erPjKps?...
Book Lust with Nancy Pearl featuring Mary Doria Russell
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October 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Long time ago now -
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.
Mayor & City leaders celebrate opening of new tree nursery
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October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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.
CityStream goes behind the screams at Georgetown Morgue
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October 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
🧟 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?...
October 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
“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?...
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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.
Buen video sobre el arte en el waterfront (¿malecón?) en Seattle. Realmente bellas las obras de arte, todas cuentan una historia.
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.
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CityStream: Waterfront Park's art reflects Seattle's spirit & story
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October 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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.
Buen video sobre el arte en el waterfront (¿malecón?) en Seattle. Realmente bellas las obras de arte, todas cuentan una historia.
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Fresh & fascinating ceramic sculptures by Debra Broz
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October 27, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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"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...
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - October 2025
A new contract for the Seattle Police Officer's Guild gives a 13% raise to officers, already the highest paid in the state. What's the city getting for the bigger investment? Also, how will a new econ...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"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.
The intrepid, the indefatigable, the iconic Larry Reid keeps Seattle's creative spirit alive
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October 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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.