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LACEY, Wash. – The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is now accepting applications for funding from the Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF). The funds will be awarded… Read more

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LACEY, Wash. – Effective July 27, 2025, changes to Washington’s dig law (RCW 19.122) will affect all utilities and anyone excavating, including homeowners. These changes… Read more

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Docket number: UT-240029

LACEY, Wash. – On July 8, the Utilities and Transportation Commission… Read more

LACEY, Wash. — The Utilities and Transportation Commission is holding a virtual public comment hearing to gather input on the potential transfer of control of Ziply Fiber Northwest, LLC (Ziply) to Bell Canada’s BCE Holding Company (BCE).… Read more

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Docket number: UE-210829 

LACEY, Wash. – The Utilities and Transportation Commission has rejected PacifiCorp’s 2024–2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) update, saying the utility did not show enough progress toward… Read more

LACEY, Wash. – The Utilities and Transportation Commission is holding a third public comment hearing on June 5 to discuss the competitive classification petition, which includes a second settlement proposal filed by CenturyLink companies and other parties. 

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Docket number: TG-240189 

CORRECTION: A previous release incorrectly stated that Waste Management must pay their penalty within ten days of the… Read more

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Docket numbers: UT-230108 and UT-143787

LACEY, Wash. – The Utilities and Transportation Commission is reminding Washington residents that a new area code, 564, will be added as an overlay to the existing 206 area code starting… Read more