News

09/07/2023

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LACEY, Wash. - With over 2,100 incidents each year, rail-related fatalities and serious injuries are a major issue in North America. To help resolve this issue, Operation Lifesaver (OLI), Operation Lifesaver Canada… Read more

Topic(s): General, Rail, Transportation Safety
09/05/2023

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Docket numbers: T-220252 

UTC Approves New Rules for Motor Carrier Safety 

Lacey, WA. –  The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) adopted a set of rules that better align UTC Motor Carrier Safety regulations with the… Read more

Topic(s): Auto Transportation and Buses, Garbage and Recycling, Moving, Charter and Excursion Buses, Common Carriers, General, Household Goods Carriers, Non-Profit Buses, Solid Waste Carriers, Transportation, Transportation Safety
08/30/2023

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UTC now accepting applications


LACEY, Wash. - The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is now accepting applications for Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) grants to help stop or… Read more

Topic(s): General, Rail, Transportation Safety
08/01/2023


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Docket numbers: UG-220244 and UE-200301

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Public invited to comment on Avista energy plans
 

LACEY, Wash. – Avista Utilities customers will have the opportunity to comment to state regulators on the… Read more

Topic(s): Energy, General
07/25/2023

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Snohomish Superior Court enforces UTC order against illegal mover 

Fines Carl J. Washington $2,000 per day for continued illegal operation

LACEY, Wash. - At the request of state regulators, the… Read more

Topic(s): Moving
07/06/2023

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Docket number: UT-210902 

UTC fines CenturyLink $923,000 for illegal telephone disconnections during COVID-19 pandemic 

LACEY, Wash. -  Last week, the Utilities and Transportation Commission issued an initial order fining… Read more

Topic(s): Telephone
06/15/2023

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Docket Number: UT-230108

New area code coming to Seattle area  

The Utilities and Transportation Commission today approved a plan to implement a new area code to address the need for additional numbers in the Seattle area.   … Read more

Topic(s): Telephone, Telecom
06/13/2023

June 06, 2023
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UTC Commissioner Rendahl nominated to serve as second vice president for NARUC 

LACEY, Wash. – Utilities and Transportation Commissioner Ann Rendahl was nominated by the Western Conference of Public Service… Read more