News

04/16/2026

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

Topic(s): Consumers, General, Regulated Industries, Energy
04/14/2026

Media contact: media@utc.wa.gov or 360-664-1116
Docket number: UE-260162

Interested parties invited to reply to commission’s initial questions by April 21

LACEY, Wash. – On April 7, 2026, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (commission) opened a new docket to… Read more

Topic(s): Consumers, Utilities, Energy
04/01/2026

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

03/26/2026

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

Topic(s): Passenger Transportation, Rail
03/03/2026

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

Topic(s): Water
02/26/2026

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

Topic(s): Consumers, Telecom
02/24/2026

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

Topic(s): General, Rail
02/09/2026

Media contact: 360-664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov 
Docket number: TG-240761 

Settlement results in a new rulemaking addressing solid waste haulers in Washington 

 

LACEY, Wash. – On Feb. 9, 2026, the Utilities and Transportation… Read more

Topic(s): Consumers, Transportation, Solid Waste Carriers