<a href="http://www.seattlechannel.org" target="_blank">The Seattle Channel</a> is a government-access channel granted to the City  of Seattle under Federal law for the purpose of cablecasting government  television programs. Programming decisions are based solely on content,  and are made independent of the mayor and the City Council. The Seattle  Channel website offers streaming video and an archive featuring video on  demand of all programs. The cable station and website offer coverage of  many community events.