Mayor responds to this afternoon's shooting at Garfield High School

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Mayor Harrell, Interim SPD Chief respond to shooting at Garfield High School

Mayor Bruce Harrell responds to a school shooting at Garfield high School

Earlier this evening, Mayor Bruce Harrell held a press conference with Seattle Police Department Interim Chief Sue Rahr and members of the community to respond to Thursday's shooting at Garfield High School.

 

Councilmembers Kettle & Woo share Council's June priorities

From left to right, Councilmember Woo, Brian Callanan, Councilmember Kettle stand behind desk in television studio

The Seattle City Council is tackling big challenges this June, from searching for a new police chief to setting a new wage for app-based delivery drivers. Councilmembers Tanya Woo and Bob Kettle discuss these issues and more on Council Edition.

 

🏆️ Seattle Channel shines bright with 3 Northwest Regional Emmy Awards

A photo collage of winning Emmy video entries

We’re honored to recently receive three Northwest Emmy Awards, earning recognition for a public affairs program, a human interest short-form feature, and one Seattle Channel staffer was honored with distinction for being a top video essayist.

 

Western Neon sheds light on the artistry of neon

Three neon art panels, (left to right) blue, green, and red with human silhouette

The art of blowing and bending neon is alive and well at Western Neon in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood, and as one artist said, it takes more work, tools, and supplies than you might expect. He described the art as a solitary practice that's "you against the materials."

 

Known for his heart & humor, Randy Eng recognized for 34 years of video magic

Randy Eng is surrounded by family during the Silver Circle Award Ceremony

We'd like you to meet one of the Seattle Channel’s most endearing staff members—Randy Eng. He's a video specialist with infectious humor and boundless creativity that brightens every room in the station. We’re proud to share that Randy recently became an inductee into the Silver Circle of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. With a career spanning over 34 years, his impact on local television is unquestionable.

 

Awesome, the band, goes acoustic 🎸

Three side-by-side images of band members playing instruments

Composed of John Ackermann, Kirk Anderson, Basil Harris, Evan Mosher, David Nixon, John Osebold, Robertson Witmer, and David Nixon, Awesome will perform a rare acoustic show on Sunday, July 16, at Washington Hall.

 

Chief Seattle Club Memorial Walk honors those who have passed

Two people in foreground walk while hitting handheld drums, others follow behind

“It’s very healing to share that loss with others.” The Chief Seattle Club Memorial Walk, held annually at the end of May, recently honored urban Indigenous people who have passed. Banners with their names were carried from Occidental Park to Westlake Park, celebrating and honoring their lives.

 

Seattle's unconventional tree tour 🌳

Black and white image of man holding sapling in one hand, street and Space Needle in background

"Street Trees of Seattle" explores the beauty of the city's urban forest. Written by Taha Ebrahimi, this unconventional walking guide is based on city data going back to 1950. She explains her inspiration behind the book and more in this talk.