| A sampling of our most recently added videos. |
Parks and Seattle Center Committee 9/2/2010
Agenda Items: Chair`s Report, Public Comment, Superintendent`s Report, Property Acquisition, Healthy Parks, Healthy You. |
 Town Square: Impediments to Fair Housing 8/19/2010
The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice is an assessment by local jurisdictions of how laws, policies, real estate practices, and local conditions affect the location and availability of housing. |
 Front Row: Show Brazil
Show Brazil!, led by well-known recording artist Eduardo Mendonca, presents an exciting and dynamic introduction to Brazil through its music and dance. This performance was recorded in Sumner, Washington`s Heritage Park in 2009. |
Mayor`s Media Availability 9/1/2010
Mayor Mike McGinn holds a press availability for the local media. |
Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission Meeting
The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission holds regular public meetings. Most are held the first Wednesday of the month, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, in the 40th floor conference center of the Seattle Municipal Tower. Anyone may attend. |
 Seattle Voices with Yale Wong
Mr. Wong is founder/CEO of Seattle-based General Biodiesel, an innovative renewable company making high-quality fuel from recycled vegetable oil that promotes positive ecological sustainability, energy security and contributes to the local economy. |
City Light Hosts Goats
Seattle City Light`s north substation is hosting a herd of 270 goats to clear a slope of blackberries. This is the third time in 4 years the goats have helped clear the persistent weeds. |
Officer Involved Shooting Press Conference 8/31/2010
Chief Diaz speaks to the press about the office involved shooting. |
American Podium: Gringo Nightmare - Eric Volz Question and Answer 8/19/2010
A question and answer session with Eric Volz. This is additional footage from the original American Podium: Gringo Nightmare - Eric Volz that premiered on Monday, August 30 on the Seattle Channel. |
 American Podium: Gringo Nightmare - Eric Volz 8/19/2010
Eric Volz, an American man who was sentenced to a 30-year prison term in Nicaragua for a murder he didn`t commit, talks about his experience and how it lead to his memoir, "Gringo Nightmare". |
 City Inside/Out Council Edition: August 2010
Council Members Jean Godden, Nick Licata and Mike O`Brien join host C.R. Douglas to discuss city issues & current events. They`ll also answer constituent emails. Join the conversation by submitting a question at www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEdition. |
Ford/City of Seattle Electric Vehicle Partnership 8/26/2010
Ford and key local partners discuss the future of electrified vehicles in the city of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. |
Engaging Art Audiences 8/26/2010
200 arts leaders from the Puget Sound area meet to discuss audience engagement. |
Seattle Public Library Board Meeting
A meeting of the Seattle Public Library Board. |
Seattle Jobs Plan 8/24/2010
Mayor Mike McGinn hosts a press conference to introduce
the Seattle Jobs Plan - a framework of policies, programs and investments to create quality jobs, protect the environment and ensure that taxpayers get true value from the city of Seattle`s public investments. |
 Seattle Voices with Kellye Testy
Kellye Testy is the first woman to join the distinguished group of permanent law school deans at the University of Washington. A prolific scholar, outstanding teacher, and experienced dean, Testy came to the UW in 2009. |
Babcock Creek Bridge
Seattle City Light is racing to build a bridge at a remote area near the Skagit Hydroelectric project. The bridge will keep a road to a vital communications tower open in bad weather. City Light, as well as the Whatcom County Sheriff and National Park Service, rely on this tower year round. |
 American Podium: Carjacked - The Culture of the Automobile
Join "Carjacked" authors Professor Catherine Lutz and Anne Fernandez Lutz as they present their research on the complex impact of the automobile on modern society and discuss how to develop a healthier, cheaper, and greener relationship with cars. |
 Town Square: The Race to Reach Voters 8/17/2010
What goes on behind the scenes in modern politics? An examination of how different types of organizations are working to win - from grassroots to youth driven, private consultants to the state party structure. |
Cookus Interruptus: What is a Whole Food?
The family tracks down Joaquin while Cynthia defines what is truly meant by whole with a short series of questions. |
Cookus Interruptus: Fresh Local Organic
These are most important concepts to base your food shopping on. Find out why while Steve peels a grape. |
Cookus Interruptus: Quinoa
Get clear instructions for how to make this quick-cooking, nutrient-dense grain come out just right and hear Jane`s quinoa song. |
Cookus Interruptus: Summer Fruit Ambrosia with Nut Cream
Cynthia tries to keep cool while showing this fresh dessert made from summer berries and apricots. |
Cookus Interruptus: Orange Glazed Salmon Kebobs
Impress everyone with these savory sweet salmon morsels. The delectable food will help Jane regain a smile after what she`s just seen. |
Cookus Interruptus: Man to Man Chipotle Black Bean Stew
Black beans cooked with a chipotle pepper, fresh corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and cilantro will inspire you to snap a photo. |
Central Waterfront Partnerships Committee 8/19/2010
The committee will advise the Mayor and Council on effective models for the management, programming and use of new public spaces on the Central Waterfront. It will look at best practices from other cities, the unique challenges and opportunities we face in Seattle, and recommend the partnerships and strategies essential to succeeding with such a complex public project. The committee will not address design issues, but will recommend a process to engage the public in designing new public spaces. |
Energy, Technology and Civil Rights Committee 8/18/2010
Agenda Items: Public Comment, Women`s Commission, Human Rights Commission, City Light Review Panel Co-Chairs. |
Public Safety and Education Committee 8/18/2010
Agenda Items: Professional Accountability Review Board, Appointment of Judge Anne Levinson, Response to SLI 33-4-A-1, SPD Staffing Update. |
Seattle Public School Board 8/18/2010
A meeting of the Seattle Public School Board. |
A Discussion with USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah
Thought leaders from the public and private sectors address technology`s impact on global development, with a specific focus on food security, foreign aid effectiveness, global health and entrepreneurship. |
Finance and Budget Committee 8/17/2010
Agenda Items: Appointments of Beth Goldberg, Fred Podesta and Glen Lee, Second Quarter Supplemental Discussion, ARRA Funds. |
Regional Development and Sustainability Committee 8/17/2010
Agenda Items: Chair`s Report, Public Comment, Appointment of Stephen H. Johnson, Healthy Foods in Neighborhoods, Draft Tree Regulations, Urban Forestry Commission. |
 Seattle Voices with Susan Davis
Susan Davis is the executive director of the Rainier Chamber of Commerce and the Rainier Chamber Foundation. Both organizations promote, serve, represent and celebrate businesses and neighborhoods of Southeast Seattle where she`s lived 21 years. |
Council Briefing 8/16/2010
Agenda Items: Preview of Today`s Council Actions/Council and Regional Committee Reports, Seattle Food Policy Action Plan, Blue Sky. |
Full Council 8/16/2010
Agenda Items: Urban Agriculture, Official Land Use Map, Building Codes, Existing Building Codes, Residential Codes, Mechanical Codes, Fuel Gas Codes, Fischer Studio Building, Ethics and Elections Commission, Transit Master Plan, Thomas Street Project, Strategic Plan Update, Bicycle Advisory Board, Multifamily Tax Exemption, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, Burkheimer Vacation. |
Budget Committee 8/16/2010
Agenda Items: Chair`s Report, Public Comment, Overview of Seattle City Light. |
Seattle City Council Press Conference: Fourth Avenue Off-Ramp 8/16/2010
Ahead of schedule and under budget, the new eastbound Spokane Street Viaduct Fourth Avenue S Off-ramp opened for use Monday, August 16. SDOT Director Peter Hahn, Councilmember Tom Rasmussen and invited dignitaries officially opened the ramp for use. |
Officer Involved Shooting in Wedgewood
Officer Involved Shooting in Wedgewood – Seattle Police Press Conference |
Chief Diaz Swearing-In Ceremony 8/16/2010
John Diaz is officially sworn in as Seattle Chief of Police. The ceremony took place in the Bertha K. Landes Room at City Hall. |
 Seattle News NOW 8/13/2010
This week on Seattle News NOW; a possible transportation tax district; bi-monthly garbage pick-up & technology grants. Those stories and more are on this week`s episode of Seattle News NOW. |
 Book Lust with Nancy Pearl featuring Justin Cronin
Justin Cronin tells Nancy how the idea for his newest novel, The Passage, evolved, along with other tips on the art and craft of writing. |
Energy Vampire
Enter a video in a contest about "slaying" the "energy vampires." Seattle City Light is offering prizes for the best videos on how to eliminate energy waste from plug in chargers and "wall warts." For information on the contest http://energyvampires.strutta.com/ |
Seattle Board of Parks Commissioners Meeting 8/12/2010
The Park Board advises the Superintendent, Mayor, City Council, and other departments and officials on the City`s park and recreation comprehensive plan, capital improvement program, policies, recreation programs, and budget. They meet the second and fourth Thursday of every month 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Park Board Room in Denny Park at 100 Dexter Ave N. |
Mayor`s Media Availability: Brown Bag 8/11/2010
Mayor Mike McGinn holds a press availability for the local media. |
Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture Committee 8/11/2010
Agenda Items: Word`s Worth, Public Comment, Housing Levy Oversight Committee, Seattle Music Commission, Housing RSJI, Multifamily Tax Exemption. |
Committee on the Built Environment 8/11/2010
Agenda Items: Chair`s Report, Public Comment, Fischer Studio Building, Director`s Report, Pike-Pine Design Guidelines, South Downtown Neighborhoods. |
 Ask the Mayor: August 2010
Join host C.R. Douglas as he interviews Mayor Mike McGinn on Ask The Mayor. Topics include: Light Rail, Budget cuts, and more! |
 Seattle Voices with Alayne Sulkin
Alayne is the editor and publisher of ParentMap, a monthly news magazine and online resource. Alayne is actively involved in her community both as a publisher and as a parent. |
Belltown Public Safety Forum 8/10/2010
Mayor Mike McGinn, City Attorney Pete Holmes, Chief John Diaz and Captain Steve Brown meet with residents to discuss public safety in Belltown. |
Transportation Committee 8/10/2010
Agenda Items: Chair`s Report, Public Comment, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, Bridging The Gap, Transit Master Plan, Commercial Parking Tax, Thomas Street Project. |
