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UTC approves rate increases for Lake Chelan Boat Company, Inc.
Rate increase approved for Puget Sound Pilots
Moving company penalized $62,000 for illegal operations in Washington
State approves funds to improve safety at Pend Oreille County railroad crossing 
King County bus company fined $13,000 for safety violations
State takes action against two illegal moving companies
Lake Chelan Boat Company, Inc. increasing general passenger and freight rates
State takes action against three illegal moving companies
State takes action against four illegal moving companies
State orders Lakewood-based mover to stop operating
Washington consumers see more recycling rate increases
Chelan County charter bus company penalized $35,800 for repeated safety violations
State approves second ferry to operate on Lake Chelan
UTC fines charter school bus company $23,700 for safety violations
State orders Kent-based MVP Moving and Storage to stop operating
State urges caution when hiring a mover
Media Advisory: Public invited to comment on Lake Chelan ferry application
State takes action against three illegal transportation companies
Use caution before hiring a party bus
Illegal party bus company ordered to pay $10,000 penalty
State takes action against five illegal moving companies
BBB, ODOT, and UTC partner for National Consumer Protection Week
State regulators say app-based moving company Dolly Inc. may not operate in Washington
State takes action against seven illegal transportation companies
State regulators urge counties to review recycling policies, costs
Illegal party bus company ordered to pay $15,000 penalty
State takes action against four illegal transportation companies
App-based moving company must pay $69,000 for operating illegally
King County moving company fined $11,950 for safety violations
King County moving company fined $44,000 for repeated safety violations
State regulators caution prom-goers and graduating seniors before hiring a party bus
State urges vigilance when hiring a mover
State regulators: Ride the Ducks’ stretch vehicles must individually prove safe before returning to service
Whatcom County moving company fined $37,000
EFSEC votes to deny proposed Vancouver oil terminal
State regulators deny Ride the Ducks’ request to reinstate “Stretch-Duck” vehicles
State denies Go VIP Seattle permit
App-based moving company fined $75,000 for operating illegally
State takes action against five illegal moving companies
King County moving company fined $51,000 for safety violations
State warns consumers before hiring a mover
Telephone companies top 2016 consumer complaint list
App-based moving company faces $730,000 penalty for operating illegally
Illegal party bus company fined $10,000, ordered to stop operating
Illegal party bus company fined $25,000
State takes action against three illegal residential moving companies
Illegal party bus company penalized $20,000
Seattle charter bus companies fined more than $8,000 for numerous safety violations
Illegal party bus company fined $15,000
Railroad crew transportation contractor fined for repeat safety violations
State takes action against five illegal residential moving companies
Ride the Ducks penalized $308,000 for safety violations
State regulators warn prom goers before hiring a party bus
State and BBB warn consumers before hiring a mover
Ride the Ducks admits to safety violations, agrees to pay penalty
Seattle moving company fined for safety violations
Telephone companies top 2015 consumer complaint list
State regulators approve rules improving party bus safety
State regulators grant Ride the Ducks “conditional” safety rating, approve safety plan
Ride the Ducks allowed to operate limited fleet, must correct violations in 45 days
Transportation safety officials propose limited operations for Ride the Ducks
MEDIA ADVISORY: State regulators reschedule hearing on Ride the Ducks suspension
State denies permit for Sumner-based Movers4U
State takes action against illegal residential moving companies
Status conference on Ride the Ducks suspension tomorrow
State holds procedural hearing on Ride the Ducks suspension
Transportation officials suspend Ride the Ducks operations
State regulators to hold special meeting regarding Ride the Ducks operations
State regulators investigating bus companies involved in Aurora Bridge accident
State cites fraudulent application in denial of permit to Bremerton moving company
State denies permit to King County moving company
State penalizes Federal Way-based mover
Kitsap Superior Court enforces UTC orders against two illegal movers
Gov. Inslee signs UTC party bus safety legislation
State and BBB warn consumers before hiring a mover
Shoreline moving company fined for violating consumer protection rules
State takes action against seven illegal residential moving companies
State fines Olympia mover for violating state laws and rules
Problem with a utility or a mover? Call the commission.
State fines mover for overcharging customers, orders refunds
Energy companies top 2014 consumer complaint list
State approves funds to upgrade rail crossings in east King county
Snohomish Court enforces UTC order against illegal mover
State takes action against 10 illegal residential moving companies
Shoreline moving company fined for safety violations
Stanwood moving company fined for safety violations
Lynnwood moving company fined for safety violations
State shuts down illegal party bus company
State regulators’ message to tour bus companies: “No marijuana on the bus”
On 8-11 remember to call 811 before you dig
State takes action against nine illegal residential moving companies
State warns consumers before hiring a mover
Are party buses on collision course with public safety?
UTC efforts result in nearly a half million dollars in credits and refunds for consumers
State regulators issue $7,000 penalty against Bekins Northwest
Seattle Charter Bus Company Fined $1,000
State takes action against seven illegal residential moving companies
Waste Management to provide credits to strike-impacted customers
State announces availability of grants to improve railroad safety
Special Open Meeting Notice
State takes action against seven illegal residential moving companies
State transportation safety staff recommend penalty against Shuttle Express
State proposes fining Waste Management
Statement on Rabanco Labor Disruption
State regulators order Five Star Limousine to cease operations in Washington
State fines Burlington Northern Railway for not repairing defective railroad crossings
Company fined for overbooking bus, forcing passengers to stand
State regulators deny permit to residential moving company
Washington’s Jones to head national utility association
State takes action against three illegal moving companies
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public invited to comment on Waste Management strike
Regulatory Agency Statement on Waste Management Strike
State orders Jay the Mover to cease operations in Washington state
State orders Coeur d’Alene mover to cease operations in Washington state
State establishes new tougher permit standards for residential moving companies
State takes action against six illegal moving companies
UTC Connections Consumer Newsletter
State warns consumers before hiring a mover
State takes action against 10 moving companies operating illegally
Energy complaints rise to top of consumer complaint list
State approves funds to improve safety at Whitman County railroad crossing
State orders Snohomish County mover to cease operations
State takes action against seven unpermitted moving companies
State warns consumers before hiring a mover
State takes action against four unpermitted moving companies
State files complaint against Seattle-based railroad company
State approves funds to improve safety at a railroad crossing in Spokane County
State approves funds to improve safety at two Whitman County railroad crossings
State approves funds to improve safety at a railroad crossing in Whitman County
State approves funds to improve safety at a railroad crossing in Yakima County
State pipeline staff propose settlement in Avista’s response to 2008 Odessa gas explosion
State regulators approve agreement resolving violations with a Kent-based mover

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