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Free High-Speed Internet for Seattle Nonprofits: Apply Now
Reliable internet keeps your programs running, your staff connected, and your community served. Now, the City of Seattle can help cover that cost. The...
Posted Sep. 10
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Beacon Performance Management: How Seattle IT Built a Custom Performance Management Tool Amidst Constraints
In January 2025, the City of Seattle decentralized employee performance management. Seattle IT saw an opportunity to build an in-house solution that w...
Posted Sep. 01
Technology Matching Fund Spotlight: Helping Rainier Valley Small Businesses Go Digital
Small businesses are the heart of Rainier Valley, but a growing digital divide has made it harder for immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs to reach new...
Posted Aug. 26
Three images of people at small businesses in south Seattle
City of Seattle’s Racial and Social Equity Index Honored with Special Achievement in GIS Award
SEATTLE, WA — The City of Seattle’s Racial and Social Equity (RSE) Index has received the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award from Esri. The award ...
Posted Aug. 21
Eight people smiling and holding an Esri award outdoors, with green trees in the background.
Technology Matching Fund Spotlight: Building Digital Confidence for DeafBlind Adults
Many DeafBlind adults in Seattle depend on technology every day, but most digital tools are built for people who can see or hear well. Staff at The Li...
Posted Aug. 18
A man teaches a deafblind man how to use a laptop, guiding him through the keyboard with hands-on support.
Automating HR Leave and ADA Requests at Seattle IT
Seattle IT is launching a new series highlighting some of the innovative projects shaping how our department delivers services across the city. Each i...
Posted Aug. 14

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