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Seattle refutes journalism professor’s criticism on data accessibility
Public accessibility of police data is a concern for everyone and a priority for the City of Seattle and the Seattle Police Department. In 2010, almost all Seattle Police records were made available...
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Gig.U webinar on December 15
Communities that are interested in how the national Gig.U broadband project might benefit them are invited to register for a free webinar to be held on December 15, 2011, at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET)....
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Two openings on tech advisory board
Applications are being taken through Feb. 1st for two volunteer positions on City of Seattle Technology Advisory Board. The ten member Citizens’ Technology Advisory Board (CTTAB – seattle.gov/cttab)...
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City offers Tech Grants for civic engagement and broadband adoption –...
The City of Seattle is offering Technology Matching Fund grants up to $20,000 for projects that increase online civic engagement, broadband adoption, internet and digital media skills. The deadline for...
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It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide Webinar Tues, 3/6 1 pm EST
David Keyes will be presenting in a national webinar on digital inclusion: Tuesday, March 6th ♦ 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific. This will cover the national framework, local government roles, and...
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Deadline Extended to May 18! Grant available to engage communities &...
Background The Online Boost Project was developed in response to what we learned from neighborhood organizations putting up web sites and using social media for their organizations. We conducted an...
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City will stop operating Seattle WiFi on April 29th
The SeattleWiFi free community wireless service will be discontinued on April 29, 2012. For the past couple weeks a notice has been provided when users log on to the system. The pilot project has been...
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Startup Weekend Gov at City Hall April 27-29
The first Startup Weekend aimed at connecting local application developers, entrepreneurs and community members with online government data will take place on April 27, 28 and 29, in Seattle City Hall....
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Comments to FCC support digital literacy and broadband
This week the City of Seattle and the Washington State Council on Digital Inclusion submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on proposed changes in rules that would expand...
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Getting Seniors Online – Tues 5/22,Live online from D.C.
Getting Seniors Online: May 22nd, 9 – 5 EDT (6 – 2 Pacific time) Join via http://www.connectedliving.com/live The Benton Foundation and Connected Living will provide a live stream of Getting Seniors...
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Community technology projects receive $320,000 in grants
Mayor Mike McGinn and the City Council announced on July 23rd that 23 community organizations will receive a total of $320,000 in Technology Matching Fund grants. The funds will increase computer and...
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Evergreen Apps Challenge announces statewide events
Seattle, King County and Washington State are teaming up to offer more than $75,000 in prize money for development of apps that use government data and stimulate economic development throughout the...
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Geeks on a Ferry – August 14
Application developers, entrepreneurs, designers and students who are interested the Evergreen Apps Challenge and government data are invited to take a ferry ride from Seattle to Bremerton and work on...
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What do you want to ask Mayor McGinn?
Wednesday, August 22, at 7 p.m. is Ask The Mayor on the Seattle Channel. Got a burning question? Here’s how to get your question to Mayor McGinn: Call 206-684-8821 during the live show from 7-8 p.m....
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$75,000 in prizes for best apps – deadline Sept 6
The State of Washington, King County, and the City of Seattle are alerting local applications developers that the deadline for submitting apps to the Evergreen Apps Challenge is only one week away....
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Evergreen Apps Challenge to award $75,000 in prizes at Oct 1 event
Winners of the Evergreen Apps Challenge will be named on October 1, 2012, at Seattle City Hall. Mayor Mike McGinn and King County Executive Dow Constantine will kick off the event with $75,000 in...
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Evergreen Apps Challenge winners announced
Over $75,000 in prizes was awarded in the Evergreen Apps Challenge on October 1 at Seattle City Hall. See the list of winners and try out their apps at...
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Watch the Seattle Channel’s elections coverage and remember to vote by...
This is the first Presidential Election that King County has voted all by mail. Voters are reminded to turn ballots into ballot drop boxes before 8 pm on November 6 or make sure the ballot is...
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City & Community host Get Online Week Dec 3-8
Learn more about what families can do on the Internet and where to go for training. This week, December 3rd-8th, twenty community and cultural centers in Seattle are hosting open houses, individual...
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Volunteers sought for City of Seattle Technology Advisory Board
The City of Seattle is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help guide city strategies and investments in our digital future. The ten member Citizens’ Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board...
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