Benji’s patience paid off! 🐾 He called 811 and waited for the "paws up" to ensure he wouldn't hit a utility line while digging.
Remember: Calling is step one, but waiting for those marks is step two! Now Benji can dig worry-free.
Learn more: bit.ly/UTC-811
#CallBeforeYouDig #SafeDiggingMonth
Earth graphic with “Small changes, big impact” and “Happy Earth Day,” surrounded by flowers and leaves on a blue background, with the UTC logo at the top.
🌎Happy #EarthDay.
The services we rely on every day are closely connected to how resources are used over time.
The UTC provides information for customers who want to learn more:
www.utc.wa.gov/consumers/en...
Call for Public Comment: Public invited to comment on Northwest Natural Gas rate increase proposal. WHEN: 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026. utc.wa.gov
📢 Northwest Natural Gas Company's proposal to increase natural gas rates is currently under review.
Your feedback is a vital part of this process. You can submit written comments any time while the case is open, or join us online on April 30 to share your views.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4thQmdG
Benji found the perfect spot to dig, but he’s a "Good Boy" who knows the rules: he’s calling 811 first! 🐶📞
Will buried utility lines ruin his plans, or is he clear to start his project?
Check back next week to see if Benji gets the green light to dig!
#CallBeforeYouDig #SafeDigging #Call811
Graphic of a data center with server racks promoting a UTC technical conference on large energy loads April 27, with comments due April 21.
The UTC is opening a new docket on large energy loads, including data centers.
📅 Comment by April 21
📍 Technical conference: April 27
This is the first step in a broader effort to balance growth with customer protection.
🔗https://bit.ly/423LbBY
Person smiling at a desk with a computer showing financial charts, next to text that reads “Join our team! Fiscal Analyst 2” and a link to apply online with the UTC logo.
📢 Join our team!
The UTC is hiring a Fiscal Analyst 2 to support the Finance and Facilities team.
In this role, you’ll process invoices, work orders, and billing documentation to help keep financial operations accurate, timely, and on track.
📅Apply by April 24
🔗https://bit.ly/4sEswaT
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Saving water starts with small steps 💧
Inside and outside your home, it all adds up.
Find more tips: www.utc.wa.gov/get-help-uti...
April is #NationalSafeDiggingMonth. Whether you’re a pro or a DIYer, calling 811 before you start digging is the law. And it's free! Plan ahead, stay safe, and dig responsibly—every dig, every time.
#CallBeforeYouDig #SafetyFirst #811BeforeYouDig
Canceled public comment graphic with a large red “CANCELED” stamp over an image of solar panels and wind turbines; UTC logo in top right and website URL at bottom.
📢 Public comment hearing cancelled
The April 7 UE-250537 PSE hearing is cancelled. The case was dismissed and rolled into the current PSE general rate case (UE-260005).
Submit comments anytime. Final decision expected late 2026.
Engineer in safety gear holding a tablet at a work site with text: “Join our team! Energy/Utilities Engineer 3. Apply online at bit.ly/UTC-Jobs.”
📢 Join our team!
We’re hiring an Energy/Utilities Engineer 3 to support statewide public safety & regulatory oversight in telecommunications and energy systems. This role helps ensure utilities meet laws & standards while serving millions of Washington customers.
📅 Apply by 4/22
🔗 bit.ly/3NK399g
Proclamation signed by Governor Bob Ferguson declaring April as Safe Digging Month in Washington.
Planning a backyard makeover? Don’t dig yourself into a hole! 🕳️
@governorferguson.bsky.social proclaimed April as WA #SafeDiggingMonth. Before you hit the dirt, call 811. The pros will mark your underground utility lines for FREE so you can dig with confidence.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4tGOE5t
Railroad crossing sign and signal lights with text overlay: “UTC approves rail safety grant for nearly $15k to Steilacoom.”
The UTC approved a $14,525 rail safety grant for Steilacoom to help prevent incidents and improve monitoring along local tracks.
The funding supports new technology to spot hazards sooner and respond quickly.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3NMpdzO
Graphic for Consumer Protection Week showing three people working at laptops with text noting $401,276 returned to consumers in 2025 through 1,258 customer complaints across six industries.
From answering calls to resolving complaints, our Consumer Protection team works behind the scenes to support customers across Washington.
Thank you for helping people navigate tough situations every day.🙏🙏 #NCPW2026
Graphic titled “We’re Here to Help: Consumer Protection Services” with a photo of customer service representatives wearing headsets and a list of issues the UTC can help with, including billing disputes, service complaints, utility assistance referrals, disconnect notices, and deposit problems.
If something doesn’t feel right with your utility bill or moving company, reach out.
The UTC Consumer Protection team is available by phone at 1-888-333-WUTC (9882) or online at www.utc.wa.gov/fileacomplaint.
#ConsumerProtection #NCPW2026
Smiling woman with arms crossed in an office setting next to text that reads “Join our team! Program Specialist 3” and a link to apply at bit.ly/UTC-Jobs with the UTC logo.
The UTC is hiring a Program Specialist 3 to join the Records Management Office.
This position helps support the agency’s public records and disclosure program by coordinating requests, improving processes, and helping ensure compliance with public records laws.
📅 Apply by 3/13
🔗: bit.ly/4b31hjm
Graphic reading “National Consumer Protection Week, March 1–7, 2026” with FTC logo and consumer-themed icons on a teal background.
It’s Consumer Protection Week! All week long, we’re sharing tips and resources to help Washington residents understand their rights and get help when issues come up.
Learn more: utc.wa.gov/consumers
Graphic of water flowing from an irrigation pipe with text: “Call for Public Comment – East Side Improvement Co. rate proposal. March 17 at 6 p.m.” UTC logo and website at bottom.
East Side Improvement Co. is asking to raise water and irrigation rates. Customers can weigh in during a virtual public comment hearing at 6 p.m. on March 17.
Join the conversation and share your input before the commission makes a decision. Learn more: bit.ly/4bkOnhX
Graphic showing a telecom tower silhouette with text about UTC staff adjusting a CenturyLink penalty recommendation from $15.5M to $10.9M.
UTC Consumer Protection staff adjusted their penalty recommendation in an ongoing case involving CenturyLink, lowering it from $15.5 million to $10.9 million following a corrected calculation.
Read more: bit.ly/4rIawwD
UTC News / Transportation. UTC approves rail safety funds for equipment upgrades in Lewis, Pierce, and Thurston Counties. utc.wa.gov. Railroad crossbuck with two red lights
Thirteen railroad crossings in Lewis, Pierce, and Thurston Counties are getting upgrades to benefit public safety.
🚂 Learn more at bit.ly/3MOjd9o
Excavator dumping construction debris into a large blue container at a recycling facility, with a UTC News Transportation banner and headline reading “State regulators approve settlement with DTG Enterprises.”
State regulators approved a settlement with DTG Recycling that launches a new rulemaking on how solid waste haulers operate statewide. The agreement also requires stronger tracking and sorting of recyclable materials.
Get the details: bit.ly/4a8X52s
Graphic shows a professional reviewing documents at a desk. Text reads “Join our team! Regulatory Analyst 3” with “Apply online at bit.ly/UTC-Jobs” and the UTC logo.
📣 We’re hiring a Regulatory Analyst 3!
Join our Water and Transportation team to help lead PRO billing & payments, support SB 5284 compliance, & collaborate with partner agencies statewide. This role is expected to run through June 30, 2027.
📅Apply by 2/12
🔗https://bit.ly/4rwO3lx
Workers walking beside natural gas pipelines with a headline about a $2 million settlement approval.
State regulators approved a $2 million settlement with Cascade Natural Gas following multiple pipeline safety violations.
The settlement includes financial penalties and new safety and compliance requirements.
Learn more by reading the full press release: bit.ly/3MdOQc8
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UTC staff approved a settlement agreement between CenturyLink and AT&T. This agreement includes customer protections and investments toward voice service quality and broadband growth across the state.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4kaxl9a.
811 outreach table with staff member standing under a black 811 tent, displaying safety materials and giveaways.
At the Tacoma Home + Garden Show? Be sure to stop by the 811 table.
Planning a home or garden project this year? Learn why calling 811 before you dig helps keep you safe and protects underground utilities. Our team will be there to share tips and answer questions.
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“We’re Hiring” graphic listing Energy/Utilities Engineer 3 and Fiscal Analyst 2, with UTC logo and application link.
💼 Grow your career in public service at the UTC!
⚡Energy/Utilities Engineer 3: Support wildfire mitigation, distribution planning, & energy interconnections.
📅 Apply by 2/8
🔗 bit.ly/3NFk8co
💰 Fiscal Analyst 2: Support accounts payable & agency financial operations.
📅 Apply by 2/9
🔗 bit.ly/3LC7ABZ
Graphic reading “We are Hiring!” listing IT Application Developer and Program Specialist 3 (Temporary), with photos of staff working in an office.
Grow your career in public service with the UTC:
IT Application Developer
Enterprise apps, system support & software development
📅 Apply by 1/19
🔗 bit.ly/4pGbh7x
Program Specialist 3 (Temporary)
Public records coordination & disclosure compliance
📅 Apply by 1/15
🔗 bit.ly/3Lud55y
Power lines at sunset with text announcing approved Puget Sound Energy rate changes starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Washington regulators approved multiple orders that will change Puget Sound Energy electric & natural gas rates starting Jan. 1, 2026.
The updates reflect clean energy requirements, reliability investments, climate compliance costs, & customer bill assistance programs.
Learn more: bit.ly/3YfG6EV
A marine pilotage boat on the water. Text reads "UTC News / Transportation / Public invited to comment on Puget Sound Pilots' proposed rate increase / 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 / www.utc.wa.gov"
You are invited to comment on Puget Sound Pilots' proposed rate increase.
📍Join by Zoom or by phone
🕕 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026
🔗 Learn more at bit.ly/491Scrr
Transparent image of a telecommunications tower in the sky.
The UTC will hold a public comment hearing on CenturyLink's proposed transfer of assets to AT&T. Your input will help inform the commission’s final decision.
📍Join on Zoom or by phone
🕕 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
🔗 Learn more at bit.ly/49uYVdw
Professional woman holding a folder next to text reading “We’re Hiring: Administrative Law Judge,” with UTC logo.
Grow your legal career in public service!⚖️
The UTC is hiring an Administrative Law Judge to regulate WA utility and transportation companies. Preside over adjudications and help shape decisions with statewide impact.
📅 Apply by 1/1/26
🔗 bit.ly/3YP7KbP
