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8/26
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 customers, keep up with technology, and stay competitive. That’s why the Rainier Avenue Business [...]
8/21
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 was presented at the 2026 Esri User Conference and recognizes organizations that use GIS in inno...
8/18
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 Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. saw this problem up close. The gap in digital access made it harder [...]
8/14
Seattle IT is launching a new series highlighting some of the innovative projects shaping how our department delivers services across the city. Each installment will offer a behind-the-scenes look at various teams’ work, the challenges they’re [...]

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