Following the violence on Aurora Avenue earlier this year, Seattle leaders are weighing long-term solutions. Could some emergency street closures become permanent? @council.seattle.gov Juarez & Foster discuss public safety strategies with @callananseattle.bsky.social. Watch: youtu.be/Hw9JybkGhtg

Local elections shape the services & decisions that affect your everyday life, & many of those decisions begin with this August’s primary. The Video Voters’ Guide makes it easy to prepare with candidate videos & important election info & deadlines. Watch: seattlechannel.org/elections

The mid-20th-century art movement that defined Seattle and the Skagit Valley is getting its spotlight. Art Zone features "Beyond Mysticism: The Modern Northwest" at @seattleartmuseum.bsky.social, a beautifully curated exhibition of paintings & sculpture by artists known as the Northwest Mystics.

New episode of the Chino Y Chicano podcast 🎙️ Enrique Cerna sits down with journalists Roberta Romero & Randy Eng to talk depression, anxiety, grief, and therapy — and why breaking the stigma matters. No one has to face this alone. For the full episode, click the link below.

The most important technology in an emergency might be more than 100 years old! Meet the volunteer radio operators—and Seattle Office of Emergency Management staff—who help keep Seattle connected during emergencies, major events & even today's FIFA World Cup match! Full video: youtu.be/WE9Im24xvaU

You don’t need a ticket to catch World Cup fever! ⚽ @seattleparksandrec.bsky.social is bringing free watch parties, games, and community celebrations to neighborhoods across the city, including one near you. Learn more: www.seattle.gov/parks/recrea...

104½ years young and still making every day a masterpiece. Meet Gaylen Hansen. As a centenarian, he isn’t slowing down. He continues painting over mistakes, discovering new ideas, and finding beauty in each day. Watch full feature: youtu.be/tdUAvAGWBbw?...

145 entries. One winner. 🐉 Meet the Seattle artist behind the dragon design chosen by the community for new street‑pole banners in the Chinatown‑International District. Hung ahead of the World Cup, the banners will remain a lasting celebration of the CID.

FIFA bringing your in‑laws to town? Get them out of the house—Seattle’s parks deliver volcano views, ancient trees, and sweeping seas. Learn more: youtu.be/yoUiAk5g3fw

You win sum, you dim sum. 🥟🏆 Seattle's Chinatown-International District just set a new Guinness World Record for the most people eating dim sum at once on June 18th, surpassing the previous mark set in Australia. Seattle Channel's Shanti Lerner joined the historic meal.

North Seattle neighbors recently spoke out about gun violence & sex trafficking concerns along Aurora Ave. @cmdanstrauss.bsky.social & Councilmember Bob Kettle discuss city’s response, what’s changing on corridor & why long-term follow-through will be critical. Council Edition: youtu.be/zV8x3p990MQ

With warmer weather and visitors from around the world filling our streets, it feels like the perfect time to celebrate one of Seattle’s greatest assets: our parks. 🌿 Watch feature: youtu.be/yoUiAk5g3fw?...

Pioneer Square was buzzing on Friday as USA defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup opener! ⚽Next up: Team USA takes on Australia on Friday, June 19 in Seattle. For more information on all things Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026 visit: www.seattlefwc26.org

⚽ Rivalries aside, these Seattle Channel staffers are all on the same team when it comes to telling Seattle’s story during FIFA. Stay tuned for more coverage throughout the tournament!

Art Zone host Nancy Guppy stopped by Populus Hotel in Pioneer Square, where art curator Dominic Nieri explains how over 300 pieces by 35 local and international artists created a collection that never stops changing. Full feature at the link. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvfP...

As the city gears up for a massive summer of visitors and soccer fans, CityStream is mapping out essential food stops! First up: hitting the legendary Dick’s Drive-In 🍔 with author @hsiaochingchou.bsky.social Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=it47...

Host @nancybooklustpearl.bsky.social sits down with author Priya Parmar to discuss her book, "The Original." Together, they explore the life & career of Katharine Hepburn, Priya’s extensive research & Nancy’s appreciation for the novel’s attention to detail. Watch: youtu.be/onVLJ4PnW3c

Ferry riders got a musical treat Sunday — the Bainbridge Youth Symphony performed LIVE on the Seattle/Bainbridge route for @ferries.wsdot.wa.gov 75th anniversary ⛴️ Celebrations continue all June with KNHC Public Radio DJ sets on Vashon, Edmonds/Kingston, and Bremerton routes. Link in bio!

🏆 Seattle Channel won 3 Emmys at the 63rd Northwest Emmy Awards! Videographer & Producer Chris Barnes took home TWO — plus freelancer Michael Crowe earned an Emmy for CityStream. 👏 Congrats to the whole team! ✨ #SeattleChannel #NorthwestEmmys

Seattle has lost one of its greatest storytellers. Historian Paul Dorpat spent decades helping us see the city not just as it is, but as it was...& how it came to be. Through his beloved “Now & Then” work, he reminded us every street corner has a story. 2021 feature: youtu.be/oA4vLmojgrs?...

🎶 Ethan Tucker’s heartfelt performance of “Every Moment” reminds us to do just that—slow down and soak it all in. Catch him tonight at Ohana Restaurant in Belltown & on 6/11. Watch full Art Zone performance here: youtu.be/-hz6IJMk42g?...

Dave Baab’s paintings were full of light, humanity, and a deep love for the world around him. Art Zone reflects on the Seattle artist who passed away last month, remembering not only his remarkable watercolor talent, but also the warmth, faith, and authenticity he brought to every interaction.

Should King County Regional Homelessness Authority dissolve, restructure, or continue as is? Seattle City @councilmember-amr.bsky.social breaks down the options & what comes next—plus other items on council’s agenda—on Council Edition w/ @callananseattle.bsky.social. Watch: youtu.be/6wJ6zzqKpfc

Retiring Susan Han helped Seattle understand itself in real time. For nearly 20 years at Seattle Channel, she chronicled political, cultural & social change. With 520+ City Inside/Out episodes and 8 Emmys, her impact is unmatched. Thank you, Susan! More: take21.seattlechannel.org/2026/05/14/f...

A homelessness agency in crisis. A packed ballot. A controversial income tax. Get ready for a busy summer in local politics. City Inside/Out's @callananseattle.bsky.social hosts journalists @ericacbarnett.bsky.social, @kromandavid.bsky.social, & Jerry Cornfield. Watch: youtu.be/vdosnTT4iRo

“The silence is deadly.” Artist Erin Shigaki says Bellevue College waited 40+ days to address a racist voicemail tied to her “Never Again Is Now” mural. As it’s rededicated 5/14, she urges confronting history, not avoiding it. Conversation w/ @enriquecerna1990.bsky.social: youtu.be/ixgJGOwpR2Q

What if the greenest building is the one already standing? 🌲🏛️ CityStream and Department of Neighborhoods visited Seattle’s new Populus Hotel, where a 1907 warehouse has been transformed into a carbon-negative hotel. Learn more: frontporch.seattle.gov/2026/04/30/p...

Beyond the margaritas & mariachi, what is Cinco de Mayo really about? Chino y Chicano host @enriquecerna1990.bsky.social chats with his cousin, who lives in Mexico, to discuss the holiday’s history and how it is understood on both sides of the border. Watch: youtu.be/sx8Z0IMFpqk

🎬 For years, Seattle filmmakers watched productions set here get filmed in Vancouver or Portland. Harbor Island Studios changed that, giving the region a place to build sets, create jobs, and tell Seattle stories on Seattle soil. Watch: youtu.be/GG6Rbqwnkkk

Seattle has a new salvage lumber warehouse in SODO, transforming construction waste into reusable building materials. Supported by a $4 million EPA grant, the Earthwise Architectural Salvage facility gives discarded wood a second life while expanding access to affordable, sustainable lumber.