News

12/18/2024

Media contact: 360-664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov
Docket number: UE-160799

LACEY, Wash. – The Utilities and Transportation Commission invites public participation in a second workshop to review and potentially revise the 2017 Policy and Interpretive Statement, which outlines the… Read more

Topic(s): Auto Transportation and Buses, Energy, General, Transportation
12/18/2024

Media contact: 360-664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov 
Docket Number: UG-240008

Public comment hearing scheduled for Jan. 2 

LACEY, Wash. — The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is holding a public comment hearing on Jan. 2 to discuss… Read more

Topic(s): Energy, General
11/21/2024

Media contact: 360-664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov 
Docket number: TR-240834 

LACEY, Wash. – The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has approved a $73,000 Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) grant to enhance pedestrian safety in Puyallup. 

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Topic(s): General, Rail
11/21/2024

Media Contact: 360-664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov
Docket Number: TV-240750

LACEY, Wash. – In October, the Utilities and Transportation commission issued a $14,900 penalty to Martinson Piano Moving, LLC (Martinson Piano or Company) for over 140 safety violations… Read more

Topic(s): General, Household Goods Carriers, Transportation Safety
11/13/2024

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LACEY, Wash. – Rail safety inspectors from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) have concluded their investigation of a recent train derailment near Wallula, Washington, involving five refrigerated railcars… Read more

Topic(s): Rail, Transportation, Transportation Safety
10/28/2024

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Docket number: TR-240574
 

LACEY, Wash. – State regulators approved over $17,000 in Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) grants for signs and security cameras at railroad crossings in Walla Walla and Yakima Counties.

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Topic(s): Rail, Transportation Safety
10/21/2024

Media Contact: 360-664-1116 or media@utc.wa.gov 
Docket Number: TV-240620

LACEY, Wash. – In September, the Utilities and Transportation staff issued a $15,600 penalty to Airus Movers, LLC, for over 200 safety violations found during a routine safety investigation. 

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Topic(s): General, Household Goods Carriers, Transportation Safety
09/27/2024

Media contact: 360-664-1160 or media@utc.wa.gov 
Docket Number: UG-230968

Hearing set for Oct. 8 

 

LACEY, Wash. — The Utilities and Transportation Commission is holding a public comment hearing on Oct. 8 to discuss a potential risk-sharing mechanism for costs… Read more

Topic(s): Energy