News

04/21/2022

Docket Numbers: TR-220073, TR-220074, TR-220075, TR-220076, TR-220077, TR-220078, TR-220079, and TR-220080

LACEY, Wash. - State regulators approved $160,000 in grant funding for safety upgrades at railroad crossings in Grant, Lincoln, and Spokane Counties.

The… Read more

Topic(s): General, Rail
04/19/2022

Docket Number: U-210254

LACEY, Wash. - The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission invites interested parties to attend a meeting to hear from its regulated electric utilities on the companies’ plans to prepare for the 2022 wildfire season. 

In their… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy, General
04/14/2022

Docket Number: U-210590 

UTC seeking input on measures to hold utilities accountable 

Lacey, Wash. – The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission invites the public to attend a workshop and provide feedback on what performance measures the UTC should track and evaluate for the… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Energy, General
04/13/2022

Docket Numbers: TE-210904 and TE-190152 (consolidated) 

Agreement resolves complaint against charter company for 396 safety violations 

LACEY, Wash. - Today the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved a settlement agreement between UTC staff and First… Read more

Topic(s): Auto Transportation and Buses, Charter and Excursion Buses, Consumer, General, Transportation
04/12/2022

Docket Number: TE-210904 and TE-190152 (consolidated) 

Editor’s Note: This news release reflects the position of staff of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and NOT the views of the three-member commission. It discusses enforcement actions and… Read more

Topic(s): Auto Transportation and Buses, Consumer, General, Transportation, Transportation Safety
04/06/2022

Docket number: UE-210902

Editor's Note: This news release reflects the position of staff of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and NOT the views of the three-member commission. It discusses enforcement actions and penalties that the commissioners… Read more

Topic(s): Telephone, Consumer, General, Telecom
04/05/2022

LACEY, Wash. - The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has appointed Deborah Reynolds as interim director of the Regulatory Services Division. 

As the interim director of Regulatory Services, Reynolds will lead the UTC’s largest division, responsible for… Read more

Topic(s): General
04/04/2022
Gov. Inslee Proclaims April as Safe Digging Month

LACEY, Wash. - To protect personal safety and underground utility infrastructure, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission reminds residents to follow the law and call 811 before they dig this spring. 

Gov. Jay Inslee… Read more

Topic(s): Consumer, Pipeline, Pipeline Safety