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On June 19, 1865, federal troops marched into Galveston, Texas, and freed the last enslaved people in America, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
The following year, Black Texans gathered to celebrate the first official Juneteenth. The observance included…
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SEATTLE-- The housing development Aries at Bitter Lake has won a VISION 2050 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council. The VISION 2050 Awards celebrate progress to enhance the region’s communities and natural environment while advancing equity and opportunity for all. The…
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ORTING-- The City of Orting has won a VISION 2050 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council for its pedestrian evacuation bridge.
The VISION 2050 Awards celebrate progress to enhance the region’s communities and natural environment while advancing equity and opportunity for…
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On Friday, June 7, 2024, PSRC held its all-staff retreat at the Lynnwood Event Center. At the retreat, learned more about the future of Lynnwood.
The morning started with a welcome from Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell who highlighted how the Lynnwood community has come…
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BELLEVUE-- The City of Bellevue has won a VISION 2050 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council for its community engagement during the development of its 2044 Comprehensive Plan.
The VISION 2050 Awards celebrate progress to enhance the region’s communities and natural…
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Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is convening a special meeting of local elected officials to discuss the current state of the Washington State Ferry System and funding for vessel construction, electrification and workforce development. Recommendations to the US Congress or…
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Community Transit has won a VISION 2050 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council for its long-range plan. The plan, entitled Journey 2050, guides Community Transit's vision and long-term priorities for 2025-2050. Notably, the plan details the agency’s…
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PIERCE COUNTY – The GoodRoots Northwest Market Fresh Food Lockers program has won a VISION 2050 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council. The awards recognize innovative projects and programs that help ensure a sustainable future as the region grows.
“This award is well…
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The Puget Sound has been a home to a vibrant gay community for decades. In 2023, PSRC conducted the first large-scale travel survey in the nation that asked about sexual orientation. Thirteen percent of adult respondents in the region have identified as lesbian, gay,…
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Erickson and Somers Re-Elected to Lead Puget Sound Regional Council
SEATTLE—Elected leaders from around the region met in Seattle today to honor Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), address transportation safety issues, and conduct the annual business of the Puget Sound…