LACEY, Wash. – The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission named Stephanie Arnold as the new pipeline safety director. Her first day is May 1.
Arnold has decades of experience in safety, compliance, and engineering. She currently serves as the statewide process… Read more
Media contact: media@utc.wa.gov or 360-664-1116
Docket number: UG-250610
LACEY, Wash. — The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is holding a virtual public comment hearing on April 30 to gather input on… Read more
Media contact: media@utc.wa.gov or 360-664-1116
Docket number: UE-260162
LACEY, Wash. – On April 7, 2026, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (commission) opened a new docket to… Read more
LACEY, Wash. - As the weather warms up and gardening season begins, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) reminds everyone to stay safe by calling 811 before starting any digging project.
To highlight the importance of this safety step, Governor Bob… Read more
LACEY, Wash. – State regulators approved a $14,525 Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) grant for the town of Steilacoom to improve rail safety along the BNSF, Railway Co. (BNSF) rail line. Trains from BNSF, and Union Pacific… Read more
Media contact: media@utc.wa.gov or 360-664-1116
Docket number: UW-250104
LACEY, Wash. — The Utilities and Transportation Commission is holding a virtual public comment hearing to gather input on a proposed rate… Read more
Media contact: media@utc.wa.gov or 360-664-1116
Docket number: UT-240117
Editor’s note: This news release reflects the position of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Consumer Protection staff and NOT the views of the commissioners. It… Read more
LACEY, Wash. – State regulators approved $98,707.77 in Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) grants to improve safety at 13 railroad crossings in Lewis, Pierce, and Thurston counties.
Rainier Rail will use the funds to … Read more
