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Title: City Council 1/6/2026
Runtime: 1:15:09
Date posted: 10 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Roll Call; Election of 2026-2027 Council President Joy Hollingsworth; Presentations (oaths of office for Councilmember Dionne Foster and Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck); Public Comment; Adoption of Introduction and Referral Calendar, Approval of the Agenda, Approval of the Consent Calendar; Committee Reports; Items Removed from the Consent Calendar; Other Items of Business; Adjournment.

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1:22 Election of 2026-2027 Council President Joy Hollingsworth
20:50 Oath of Office for Councilmember Dionne Foster
29:53 Oaths of Office for Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck
41:06 Public Comment
1:02:16 Adoption of Introduction and Referral Calendar, Approval of the Agenda, Approval of the Consent Calendar
1:06:11 Adoption of Other Resolutions

City Inside/Out: What's the plan to fill a $2.3 billion hole in the state budget?

Title: City Inside/Out: What's the plan to fill a $2.3 billion hole in the state budget?
Runtime: 28:26
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: State lawmakers have 60 days to address a $2.3-billion hole in the current state budget, including a proposal by Gov. Ferguson to draw down the state’s reserve fund. There are also controversial bills supporting nuclear energy and new payroll and millionaires’ taxes. Leaders from Seattle’s delegation weigh in on their top priorities.

Guests:
Joe Fitzgibbon, State Representative, D-34th District & House Majority Leader
Jamie Pedersen, State Senator, D-43rd District & Senate Majority Leader
Rebecca Saldaña, State Senator, D-37th District

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Erika J. Evans sworn in as Seattle City Attorney

Title: Erika J. Evans sworn in as Seattle City Attorney
Runtime: 37:04
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: City Attorney Erika J. Evans took the oath of office in a ceremonial swearing in on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at Seattle City Hall. Evans is the first African American and person of color to serve as Seattle City Attorney. She brings to the office extensive legal experience, a longstanding commitment to public service, and deep roots in community-centered justice and leadership.

Speakers:
Mary Yu, Retired Washington State Supreme Court Justice
Towa Nakano-Harris, Intern, Erika Evans Campaign
Nick Brown, Washington State Attorney General
Richard Jones, U.S. District Court Judge for the Western District of Washington

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Katie B. Wilson sworn in as 58th mayor of Seattle

Title: Katie B. Wilson sworn in as 58th mayor of Seattle
Runtime: 1:12:57
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson was sworn in on Friday, Jan. 2, officially becoming the City of Seattle’s 58th mayor. She marked the occasion alongside community members and supporters, and shared her vision for a more united Seattle during the inauguration ceremony.

Speakers:
Mayor Katie Wilson, City of Seattle
Scott Myers, TRU Co-Founder and First Gentleman Master of Ceremonies
Ifrah Abshir, Rainier Beach High School alumna
Jarvis Capucion, Organizer, Nickelsville
Cynthia A. Green, Namesake of the Cynthia A. Green Family Center
John Burbank, Founder and Retired Executive Director, Economic Opportunity Institute
Pauline Van Senus, Founding Member, Transit Riders Union

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Title: Katie B. Wilson sworn in as 58th mayor of Seattle
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: “To all of you… this is your city.” ⁠Mayor Katie Wilson was sworn in on Friday as Seattle's 58th mayor. She celebrated with community members and supporters while sharing her vision for the city. Tap the link to watch her full inauguration ceremony and hear her remarks.

One kayaker’s mission to map thousands of miles of Puget Sound shoreline

Title: One kayaker’s mission to map thousands of miles of Puget Sound shoreline
Runtime: 6:46
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: We are drawn to Puget Sound for many reasons, but its waters connect us in shared and meaningful ways. Kayak alongside EarthView Conservancy Society’s Brian Footen as he traverses all 2,500 miles of shoreline to map human impact and climate change. Plus, discover a little-known Washington State Ferries service that helps families give loved ones a final goodbye. Then dive into the chilly waters of Puget Sound just for fun with the Notorious Alki Swimmers. Join host Michael Crowe aboard the Washington State ferry Walla Walla for this month’s CityStream.

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For the Notorious Alki Swimmers, the polar plunge never ends

Title: For the Notorious Alki Swimmers, the polar plunge never ends
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Doing a polar plunge for the New Year? The Notorious Alki Swimmers do it every weekend, no matter the season. Meet the group diving into Puget Sound for fitness, friendship, and a little discomfort. 🥶 Tap the link in our bio to watch!⁠

Title: One kayaker’s mission to map thousands of miles of Puget Sound shoreline
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: 🌊 Long days. Narrow weather windows. One big goal. Meet the kayaker mapping thousands of miles of Puget Sound’s shoreline to help protect the body of water that connect us all. Tap the link to watch the full feature. ⁠

CityStream: The Puget Sound and our connections to the water

Title: CityStream: The Puget Sound and our connections to the water
Runtime: 23:54
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: We are drawn to Puget Sound for many reasons, but its waters connect us in shared and meaningful ways. Kayak alongside EarthView Conservancy Society’s Brian Footen as he traverses all 2,500 miles of shoreline to map human impact and climate change. Plus, discover a little-known Washington State Ferries service that helps families give loved ones a final goodbye. Then dive into the chilly waters of Puget Sound just for fun with the Notorious Alki Swimmers. Join host Michael Crowe aboard the Washington State ferry Walla Walla for this month’s CityStream.

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A final farewell on Puget Sound through Washington State Ferries

Title: A final farewell on Puget Sound through Washington State Ferries
Runtime: 4:43
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Washington State Ferries tie us together in life, carrying us across Puget Sound to work, to loved ones, and home again. A special program also allows families to honor that connection at the end of life. Through a state-issued permit, families may lay loved ones to rest along many ferry routes that cross the Sound, with about 200 ceremonies held each year. Reporter Michael Crowe has more.

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Eci Ameh brings lifelong passion for justice to Seattle Community Police Commission

Title: Eci Ameh brings lifelong passion for justice to Seattle Community Police Commission
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Seattle Community Police Commission plays a vital role in Seattle’s police accountability system, and Eci Ameh is at its helm. Her mission: make sure the voices most impacted by policing are heard loud and clear. Tap the link to watch the full profile on Executive Director Ameh!

"The Nutcracker" looms large – and bright – in Loyal Heights

Title: "The Nutcracker" looms large – and bright – in Loyal Heights
Runtime: 2:17
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: 💂🩰🐭 Bigger than life and full of heart, these Nutcracker characters have become a Loyal Heights holiday tradition! As we wish our followers a joyful holiday season, we’re resharing our 2022 feature on how one couple and their neighbors transform a front yard into a festive landmark. See for yourself at the 9000 block of Loyal Avenue NW.

Book Lust: How 6 sisters took over author Mimi Pond’s life (and her new book)

Title: Book Lust: How 6 sisters took over author Mimi Pond’s life (and her new book)
Runtime: 1:27
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: “Everything from Hitler to the Black Panthers.” Who were the Mitford Sisters? Author Mimi Pond talks with Book Lust host Nancy Pearl about why these women captivated her so deeply, and how their influence extended far beyond the power women were meant to have during the early 20th century. Tap the link to watch the full conversation.

"Welcome to Paradise: ¡Viva Puerto Rico Libre!"

Title: "Welcome to Paradise: ¡Viva Puerto Rico Libre!"
Runtime: 6:12
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Join artist and curator Jo Cosme on a tour of "Welcome to Paradise: ¡Viva Puerto Rico Libre!" Using a wide-ranging multimedia approach, the latest exhibit at Arts at King Street Station investigates the island of Puerto Rico's glossy, tropical image. Jo and over two dozen Puerto Rican artists confront capitalism, tourism, exploitation and what it means to be a native of the island. The show runs through January 10, 2026.

More information: https://www.seattle.gov/arts/experience/galleries/arts-at-king-street-station-gallery/2025_10_welcome-to-paradise

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Naughty or nice? Krampus brings old-world holiday fright to Seattle

Title: Naughty or nice? Krampus brings old-world holiday fright to Seattle
Runtime: 1:14
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: 🎅 Santa rewards the good. 👹 Krampus punishes the naughty, and Krampus Seattle and Krampus Bremerton keeps that tradition alive with authentic Austrian masks and fur costumes! Tap the link in our bio to watch the full feature.

Title: Naughty or nice? Krampus brings old-world holiday fright to Seattle
Runtime: 3:01
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Krampus Seattle is a group that brings festive frights to the Seattle area during the Christmas season. Rooted in centuries-old Alpine folklore from Austria, Krampus is the dark counterpart to Saint Nicholas, punishing the naughty while the good are rewarded. Traditionally celebrated in Krampusläufe, or Krampus runs, participants wear hand-carved masks and fur costumes to keep the legend alive and ensure everyone behaves during the holidays.

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Seattle journalists dive into the headlines that shaped 2025

Title: Seattle journalists dive into the headlines that shaped 2025
Runtime: 27:48
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: It’s been a tumultuous year in local politics, with voters supporting new progressive leadership in the city and county. Our panel of journalists weighs in on the fall election, controversial new Seattle Police contract and more as we take a look at the biggest stories of 2025!

Guests:
Erica C. Barnett, Publisher & Editor, Publicola
Greg Kim, Project Homeless Reporter, The Seattle Times
Nate Sanford, Reporter, KNKX/Cascade PBS

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Title: Seattle journalists dive into the headlines that shaped 2025
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: It’s been a tumultuous year in local politics, with voters supporting new leadership in the city and county. Journalists, including Publicola's Erica C. Barnett, The Seattle Times' Greg Kim, and KNKX's Nate Sanford, break down the biggest stories of 2025 and what they mean for the year ahead. Tap the link to watch the full discussion.

Title: Eci Ameh brings lifelong passion for justice to Seattle Community Police Commission
Runtime: 3:21
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Meet Eci Ameh, Executive Director of the Seattle Community Police Commission. Her family immigrated to Seattle when she was nine, and from an early age, law and justice shaped her world. As a child, she even “adjudicated” family disputes, banging a meat cleaver on the table to affirm her verdicts! Video by Randy Eng

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Art Zone rings in the holidays with standout stories of 2025

Title: Art Zone rings in the holidays with standout stories of 2025
Runtime: 29:30
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: In celebration of the extraordinary art and artists featured on Art Zone this past year, Nancy Guppy and the AZ crew highlight a few of their favorite stories from 2025: musician Mikey Moo; painter Fay Jones; the local venue Century Ballroom; ceramicist Debra Broz; and the beloved, unofficial mayor of Georgetown, Mister Larry Reid.

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Outgoing Council President Sara Nelson reflects on her time at City Hall

Title: Outgoing Council President Sara Nelson reflects on her time at City Hall
Runtime: 2:17
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Outgoing Council President Sara Nelson joins Council Edition for a candid conversation about her time at City Hall. From small business advocacy to public safety, she reflects on the work she’s most proud of and what comes next. Tap the link to watch the full interview with Brian Callanan.

Title: Outgoing Council President Sara Nelson reflects on her time at City Hall
Runtime: 28:31
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: After a contentious political battle, outgoing Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson has successfully passed new regulations on how political consultants operate at City Hall. How will that affect local political campaigns in the years ahead? Plus, a split vote over the latest contract agreement with the Seattle Police Officer's Guild has raised some new questions on the path forward for officer accountability. Council President Nelson joins host Brian Callanan to discuss these issues, viewer questions, and a look back at her career at City Hall. It's a special year-end episode of Council Edition!

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land Land Use Committee 12/17/20252722541

Title: land Land Use Committee 12/17/20252722541
Runtime: 14:10
Date posted: 10 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Approval of the Agenda; Public Comment; CB 121143: relating to floodplains; Adjournment.

Title: City Council Special Meeting 12/16/2025
Runtime: 4:08:05
Date posted: 10 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Roll Call; Presentations; Public Comment; Public Hearing on Council Bill 121094 and Ordinance 127329, relating to a property’s use a grocery store or pharmacy; Adoption of Introduction and Referral Calendar, Approval of the Agenda; Approval of the Consent Calendar; Committee Reports; CB 121126: relating to the General Fund for food programs and reserves; Appt 03294: Reappointment of Dwane Chappelle as Director of the Department of Education and Early Learning; CB 121139: relating to Stewart House historic preservation; CB 121140: relating to líq’tәd - Licton Springs Park historic preservation; CB 121073: relating to the SODO Parking and Business Improvement Area; CB 121130: relating to the Ethics Code and political consultants; CB 121141 and 121142: relating to City employment; CB 120985: relating to Seattle Comprehensive Plan; CB 120993: relating to update of Ne...

Title: Council Briefing 12/15/25
Runtime: 31:24
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Agenda: Approval of the Minutes; President's Report; Signing of Letters and Proclamations; Preview of City Council Actions, Presentation on Council Bill 120985, Council Bill 120993, and Resolution 32183 relating to the Comprehensive Plan; Adjournment.

What's happening on Capitol Hill? City leaders respond to neighborhood's public safety concerns

Title: What's happening on Capitol Hill? City leaders respond to neighborhood's public safety concerns
Runtime: 1:13
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: A planned 24/7 crisis center is raising questions in Capitol Hill, where some in the neighborhood already worry about gun violence, persistent drug activity, and street disorder. Residents, business owners, and city leaders share what is fueling the concern and what steps are underway to address it. Tap the link to watch the full City Inside/Out program.

Title: What's happening on Capitol Hill? City leaders respond to neighborhood's public safety concerns
Runtime: 29:27
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: A recent spike in gun violence, open-air drug dealing and break-ins has Capitol Hill residents and businesses worried, even as police say neighborhood crime is down. We hear from community members, city leaders, and Seattle Police about the controversial plan for a new 24/7 walk-in crisis center and how public safety concerns are being addressed.

Guests:
Michelle Reese, mother of homicide victim Robert Fleeks, Jr.
Capt. Jim Britt, Commander, Seattle Police Department, East Precinct
Ellen Greene, Executive Director, First Hill Improvement Association
Linda di Lello Morton, Owner, Terra Plata
Chris Paulus, Chair, Capitol Hill Community Council
Joy Hollingsworth, Seattle City Council, District 3
Amy Barden, Ed.D., Chief, Seattle CARE Department

Libraries, Education & Neighborhoods Committee 12/12/2025

Title: Libraries, Education & Neighborhoods Committee 12/12/2025
Runtime: 1:56:02
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Agenda: Call to Order; Approval of the Agenda; Public Comment; Appointments and reappointments to Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council; Appointments and reappointments to Pioneer Square Preservation Board; Appointment to Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board; Appointment to Landmarks Preservation Board; Appointments to Community Involvement Commission; Appointments to Seattle Youth Commission; Reappointment of Dwane Chappelle as Director of the Department of Education and Early Learning; CB 121140: relating to historic preservation and Licton Springs Park; CB 121139: relating to historic preservation and the Stewart House; Adjournment.

Governance, Accountability and Economic Development Committee 12/11/2025

Title: Governance, Accountability and Economic Development Committee 12/11/2025
Runtime: 2:15:54
Date posted: 10 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Approval of the Agenda; Public Comment;CB 121130: relating to political consultants and the Ethics Code; CB 121073: relating to the SODO Parking and Business Improvement Area; CB 121141: relating to City employment; CB 121142: relating to City employment; Appointments and reappointments to Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee; Appointments and reappointments to Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission; Appointment to Domestic Workers Standards Board; Adjournment.

Seattle Public Schools High School Film Showcase

Title: Seattle Public Schools High School Film Showcase
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: We're shining a spotlight on Seattle’s next generation of filmmakers. Students from Garfield, Ballard, and The Center School deliver everything from comedy and drama to documentaries, music videos, and more. Tap the link to watch more!

Title: Book Lust: How 6 sisters took over author Mimi Pond’s life (and her new book)
Runtime: 18:04
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Cartoonist and writer Mimi Pond jokes that her obsession with the Mitford Sisters nearly sank her marriage. That fascination became her new graphic biography, "Do Admit! The Mitford Sisters and Me." In a one-on-one conversation with Book Lust host Nancy Pearl, Pond shares why these wildly influential sisters, who moved in circles ranging from Churchill to Hitler to the Black Panthers, still captivate her today.

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Parks, Public Utilities & Technology Committee 12/10/2025

Title: Parks, Public Utilities & Technology Committee 12/10/2025
Runtime: 1:30:23
Date posted: 10 months ago
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Agenda: Call to the Order; Approval of the Agenda; Public Comment; Appointments and reappointments to the Central Waterfront Oversight Committee; CB 121138: relating to Seattle Public Utilities and land in Laurelhurst; CB 121137: relating to Amended Landscape Conservation and Infrastructure Program Funding Plan for the South Lake Union and Downtown; Adjournment.

Housing & Human Services Committee 12/10/2025

Title: Housing & Human Services Committee 12/10/2025
Runtime: 43:52
Date posted: 10 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Approval of the Agenda; Public Comment; Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Disability Commission; Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission; Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Women’s Commission; Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Human Rights Commission; Appointments and reappointments to the Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council; Appointments and reappointments to the Housing Levy Oversight Committee; Appointments and reappointments to the Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council; Adjournment.

Strauss & Juarez weigh in on Seattle’s budget, taxes & food access

Title: Strauss & Juarez weigh in on Seattle’s budget, taxes & food access
Runtime: 1:47
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Seattle’s recently passed budget isn’t just numbers, it’s also the neighborhoods and the people who call them home. From redesigned streets to new community hubs, Councilmember Dan Strauss and Councilmember Debora Juarez break down what’s being built and why the Seattle City Council is already eyeing a financial gap in 2027.

Title: Strauss & Juarez weigh in on Seattle’s budget, taxes & food access
Runtime: 29:17
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: The Seattle City Council's new $8.9 billion budget includes an 0.1% increase in sales tax, plus an overhauled business and occupation tax system. What will that mean for Seattle residents and businesses, and why is the Council already looking at a deficit in 2027? Plus, can a new regulation regarding supermarkets in Seattle help prevent the problem of "food deserts"? Councilmembers Dan Strauss and Debora Juarez are discussing these issues and the questions you're sending in, too, with host Brian Callanan on City Inside/Out: Council Edition.

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Title: City Council 12/9/2025
Runtime: 3:07:59
Date posted: 10 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Roll Call; Presentations; Public Comment; Adoption of Introduction and Referral Calendar, Approval of the Agenda; Approval of the Consent Calendar; Committee Reports; CB 121132: relating to employment and the Seattle Police Management Association; CB 121133: relating to employment and the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild; CB 121131: relating to employment and Pay Zone Ordinance; Adjournment.

0:00 Call to Order
1:06 Public Comment
42:31 Adoption of Introduction and Referral Calendar, Approval of the Agenda; Consent Calendar
44:18 CB 121132: relating to employment and the Seattle Police Management Association
50:31 CB 121133: relating to employment and the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild
2:01:20 CB 121131: relating to employment and Pay Zone Ordinance

Sweet scenes from Seattle's Gingerbread Village

Title: Sweet scenes from Seattle's Gingerbread Village
Runtime: 0:30
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: It takes a village to build this holiday magic! Step into the 31st annual Sheraton Grand Gingerbread Village, where four young “elves” partner with top architecture firms to create elaborate structures of gingerbread, fondant, and all kinds of candy. Tap the link to learn more!

Title: Sweet scenes from Seattle's Gingerbread Village
Runtime: 2:00
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: It takes a village to build this holiday magic! Step into the 31st annual Sheraton Grand Gingerbread Village, where four young “elves” partner with top architecture firms to create elaborate structures of gingerbread, fondant, and all kinds of candy. These masterpieces take months to craft, and you can see them now through Jan. 1 at Sheraton Grand Seattle. Hours and more information: https://www.breakthrought1d.org/pacificnorthwest/events/gbv-2025/

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Title: Public Safety Committee 12/9/2025
Runtime: 1:57:33
Date posted: 10 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Approval of the Agenda; Public Comment; Reappointment to Public Safety Civil Service Commission; Seattle Police Department End of Year Data Review; Public Safety Committee Strategic Framework Review; Adjournment.

0:00 Call to Order
7:30 Public Comment
33:25 Reappointment to Public Safety Civil Service Commission
47:10 Seattle Police Department End of Year Data Review
1:47:55 Public Safety Committee Strategic Framework Review

Limitless: Stories from the Neighborhood that Shaped Seattle

Title: Limitless: Stories from the Neighborhood that Shaped Seattle
Runtime: 44:18
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Artists Erin Shigaki and Damon Brown, editor Jill Freidberg, and long-term Central District resident Phyllis Beatty-Yasutake, have a conversation about The Shelf Life Community Story Project's new book, Limitless: Stories from the Neighborhood that Shaped Seattle. Showcasing interviews alongside pieces by local artists, the book is an ode to Seattle's Central District neighborhood.

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Title: Council Briefing 12/8/25
Runtime: 2:36:42
Date posted: 11 months ago
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Agenda: Approval of the Minutes; President's Report; Discussion on Proposed Amendments to Resolution 32187 relating to the 2026 State Legislative Agenda; Presentation on Council Bills 121132 and 121133 relating to Collective Bargaining Agreements with Seattle Police Management Association (SPMA) and Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG); Signing of Letters and Proclamations; Preview of City Council Actions, Council and Regional Committees; Executive Sessions I, II, and III on Pending, Potential, or Actual Litigation*; Adjournment.

*Executive Sessions are closed to the public

0:00 Call to Order
1:00 President's Report
3:00 Discussion on Proposed Amendments to Resolution 32187 relating to the 2026 State Legislative Agenda
1:03:10 Presentation on Council Bills 121132 and 121133 relating to Collective Bargaining Agreements with Seattle Police Management Associ...

Seattle musicians find new home for instruments & gear at Re-Animated Music

Title: Seattle musicians find new home for instruments & gear at Re-Animated Music
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: A beloved music shop closed, but its soul found a new home. Re-Animated Music carries forward the spirit of the now-shuttered Trading Musician, offering affordable gear and a space where musicians can truly connect.

Title: Seattle musicians find new home for instruments & gear at Re-Animated Music
Runtime: 2:54
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: After the University District’s beloved Trading Musician store closed in 2024, a group of former employees revived its spirit by opening Re-Animated Music just a few blocks away. The new shop offers affordable instruments, expert tips, and a welcoming gathering space for musicians. The determination of the store’s owners and staff have helped create a place that keeps Seattle’s old musical soul and the legacy of Trading Musician alive. Video by Chris Barnes

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Sustainability, City Light, Arts & Culture Committee 12/5/2025

Title: Sustainability, City Light, Arts & Culture Committee 12/5/2025
Runtime: 1:58:19
Date posted: 11 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Approval of the Agenda; Public Comment; Appointments to Green New Deal Oversight Board; Appointments and reappointments to Museum Development Authority Governing Council; Appointments and reappointments to Cultural Space Agency Public Development Authority Governing Council; Appointments and reappointments to City Light Review Panel; Infrastructure Stability and Reliability; Adjournment.

0:00 Call to Order
3:04 Appointments to Green New Deal Oversight Board
6:19 Appointments and reappointments to Museum Development Authority Governing Council
22:52 Appointments and reappointments to Cultural Space Agency Public Development Authority Governing Council
34:32 Appointments and reappointments to City Light Review Panel
45:13 Infrastructure Stability and Reliability

Governance, Accountability and Economic Development Committee 12/4/2025

Title: Governance, Accountability and Economic Development Committee 12/4/2025
Runtime: 1:05:58
Date posted: 11 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Approval of the Agenda; Public Comment; CB 121130: relating to the Ethics Code; CB 121131: relating to City employment, commonly referred to as the Pay Zone Ordinance; Adjournment.

0:00 Call to Order
1:45 Public Comment
7:56 CB 121130: relating to the Ethics Code
57:40 CB 121131: relating to City employment, commonly referred to as the Pay Zone Ordinance

Title: Land Use Committee 12/3/2025
Runtime: 1:19:49
Date posted: 11 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Approval of the Agenda; Public Comment; CB 121135: Relating to transportation, land use and zoning; CB 121093: relating to environmental reviews and transportation requirements; FEMA Floodplains Legislation; Adjournment.

0:00 Call to Order
2:00 Public Comment
29:38 CB 121135 and CB 121093: Relating to transportation, land use and zoning
1:13:38 FEMA Floodplains Legislation

Finance, Native Communities and Tribal Governments Committee 12/3/2025

Title: Finance, Native Communities and Tribal Governments Committee 12/3/2025
Runtime: 1:28:07
Date posted: 11 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Approval of the Agenda; Public Comment; Appointments and reappointments to the Indigenous Advisory Council; Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Indian Services Commission; Tribal Governments and Native Communities Update; Adjournment.

0:00 Call to Order
1:57 Tribal Governments and Native Communities Update
1:12:05 Appointment of Eddie Sherman to the Indigenous Advisory Council
1:20:20 Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Indian Services Commission

Wool Friends: Ballard’s cozy haven for fiber artists of all levels

Title: Wool Friends: Ballard’s cozy haven for fiber artists of all levels
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: “I spent all week saying, ‘I can’t wait to weave.’” Step inside Wool Friends in Ballard, a cozy haven where beginners and lifelong fiber lovers learn to weave, spin, stitch, and bring original ideas to life. Tap the link to watch the full feature.

Title: City Council 12/2/2025
Runtime: 1:06:13
Date posted: 11 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Roll Call; Oath of Office for Councilmember Eddie Lin, District 2; Proclamations; Presentations; Public Comment; Adoption of Introduction and Referral Calendar, Approval of the Agenda; Approval of the Consent Calendar; Committee Reports; Adjournment.

0:00 Call to Order
1:45 Oath of Office for Councilmember Eddie Lin
12:20 Proclamations
47:00 Public Comment
1:03:45 Adoption of Introduction and Referral Calendar, Approval of the Agenda; Approval of the Consent Calendar

Title: Transportation Committee 12/2/2025
Runtime: 2:11:37
Date posted: 11 months ago
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Agenda: Call to Order; Approval of the Agenda; Public Comment; Appointments and reappointments to the Transportation Levy Oversight Committee; Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Freight Advisory Board; Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board; Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Transit Advisory Board; Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board; Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee; SDOT Levy Delivery Plan Progress and 2026 Look Ahead; CB 121117: Relating to alley in the Denny Triangle; CB 121022: relating to a downtown pedestrian skybridge; Adjournment.

0:00 Call to Order
9:00 Public Comment
15:20 Appointments and reappointments to the Transportation Levy Oversight Committee
20:21 Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Freight Advisory Bo...

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