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The UTC regulates the rates and services of investor-owned utility and transportation companies. We ensure services are fairly priced, reliable, and safe.

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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 23h
📣 We’re hiring! The UTC is looking for a Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs to lead legislative strategy and work with the Washington State Legislature. 📅 Apply by Oct. 13 🔗 utc.wa.gov/jobs
UTC recruitment graphic for Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs. Applications at utc.wa.gov/jobs
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It's See Tracks? Think Train® Week! Join our friends at Washington Operation Lifesaver (linktr.ee/wa_ol) for rail safety education tips to share with your loved ones and communities. 🚂 Learn more: bit.ly/3Th6KhM
Railroad crossbuck and gate arm. Text reads "Washington State’s See Tracks? Think Train® Week, Sept. 21-27, highlights the importance of making safe choices around tracks and trains"
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📢 We want to hear from you about the proposed PacifiCorp & Portland General Electric deal and how it may affect you and your community. You can share comments at the Oct. 20 hearing or submit online anytime while the case is open. 🔗 Get the details: bit.ly/3THogMc
Public invited to share their thoughts on proposed PacifiCorp sale, asset transfer. 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Staying connected helps us access health care, find jobs, keep in touch with family & reach help when we need it. Commissioner Ann Rendahl, president of NARUC, shares why we’re recognizing Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week and how Lifeline may be able to help. LifelineSupport.org
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📣 PSE customers: We want to hear from you. The UTC is holding public comment hearings on proposed electric and natural gas rate increases: 📍 Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. | In person in Lacey 💻 Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. | Virtual Learn more and comment: bit.ly/4dsKtUR
Graphic inviting the public to comment on proposed Puget Sound Energy rate increases. An in-person public comment hearing is Sept. 29 at 6 p.m., and a virtual hearing is Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
📣 We’re hiring! Join the UTC’s Pipeline Safety Division as an Investigator 3. Help keep Washington communities safe by investigating pipeline operations & making sure regulated companies follow state and federal safety requirements. 📅 Apply by Sept. 9. Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4xpy1NO
Two pipeline safety workers inspect equipment. Graphic reads, “We’re hiring: Investigator 3. Apply at utc.wa.gov/jobs.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
💻 We are hiring! The UTC is looking for an IT application development supervisor to help develop and support the digital services our agency relies on, from modernizing applications to implementing new software features 📅: Apply by Aug. 23. 🔗: bit.ly/4zt2UCf
Hiring graphic for an IT application development supervisor.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
📢 Avista customers can make their voices heard before the commission makes a decision on Avista's proposed rates increase! Public comment hearings are your chance to share how these changes will impact you and your community. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4cF0k2d
Call for public comment: public invited to comment on Avista's proposed rate changes. When: 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
It’s #811Day! 🦺 Whether you’re planting a tree, putting in a fence or tackling a bigger project, every dig starts the same way: contact 811 before you dig. 🖥️ Know before you dig: digsafe.wa.com | utc.wa.gov/diglaw #811BeforeYouDig #SafeDigging
Man and child prepare to plant a tree with a shovel. Graphic reminds people to contact 811 before any digging project.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
💡New NW Natural Gas rates take effect Aug. 1. The UTC approved a 3 year rate plan with increases that are lower than the company originally requested. The decision also adds new customer protections. ℹ️ Learn more: bit.ly/4bpfJDl
Industrial natural gas facility at sunset with text announcing new NW Natural Gas rates effective Aug. 1, 2026.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Join the UTC on Aug. 12 for a hybrid workshop on emerging large electric loads, including how data centers could impact Washington's electric utilities.⚡ Comments are encouraged by Aug. 5. Learn more and submit comments: bit.ly/4hCCpUo
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
📣 Today is the day! The UTC is at the National Hire-a-Vet Day Job and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses, stop by and say hello! More info: bit.ly/4pnAuVB
Veterans and job seekers talk with a recruiter at a job fair booth.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Looking for a career in public service? Visit the UTC at the National Hire-a-Vet Day Job and Resource Fair on July 15. We'll be there to connect with veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Register here: bit.ly/4goxA0t
Graphic promoting the National Hire a Veteran Day Job and Resource Fair on July 15.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🚨HIRING: Energy/Utilities Engineer 3 as a technical expert with advanced knowledge in telecommunications. Benefits include: ✅️Medical, dental, vision, life insurance ✅️Pension & other retirement plans ✅️Paid holiday, sick, vacation leave ✅️Student loan forgiveness 👉Apply by July 29 at bit.ly/4w7stqv
Two Hispanic women wearing hard hats and protective eye wear are touring a work site.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🎡Going to Capital Lakefair? Stop by and say hi to the 811 team! We'll be at Heritage Park in Olympia July 15 to 19, sharing safe digging tips, free resources, and answering your questions. We hope to see you there! 👋 lakefair.org
Two UTC Pipeline Damage Prevention team members stand at an 811 information booth with safety materials and giveaways at an outdoor community event.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🚛 FMCSA's new MOTUS registration system is here. If you manage an FMCSA registration, visit the Resources Hub for FAQs, step-by-step videos, and other tools to help you get started. 🔗 www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration...
MOTUS promotional graphic showing a Federal Register notice on a tablet over a highway background with the MOTUS logo.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Chair Brian Rybarik delivered the opening keynote at the Washington Refuse & Recycling Association's annual meeting in Coeur d'Alene, highlighting the importance of collaboration across Washington's solid waste, recycling, and organics industries.
Chair Brian Rybarik delivers the opening keynote at the Washington Refuse and Recycling Association's annual meeting from a podium on stage.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and honors freedom, resilience, and history. In observance of the holiday, UTC offices are closed today.
Black graphic featuring the text “Juneteenth Freedom Day” with red, green, and gold decorative accents and the UTC logo.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Looking for your next opportunity? The UTC is hiring a non-permanent Forms and Records Analyst 3. In this role, you'll help organize important records and information that support the agency's work serving Washington residents. 📅 Apply by 6/30 🔗 bit.ly/4uDtzsr
Graphic advertising a UTC job opening for a Forms and Records Analyst 3, featuring a smiling person working on a laptop and text inviting applicants to join the team and apply online.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📢 Customers of WA Water: A proposed limited rate increase could affect your water bill. 🎤 We are hosting a virtual public comment hearing on June 30 to get your feedback before making a decision. 🔗 Learn more about submitting comments and about the proposal: bit.ly/4exMGhP
UTC News / Water / Public invited to comment on Washington Water Service limited rate increase proposal / 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We're hiring! 📣 The UTC is seeking two Regulatory Analyst 3s to support critical work on energy planning and utility regulation. Help protect Washington consumers while contributing to the state's clean energy future. 📅 Apply by June 26 🔗https://bit.ly/4uzmclN
Graphic promoting a UTC job opening for two Regulatory Analyst 3 positions, featuring a smiling person working on a laptop with text reading "We are Hiring" and "Apply Today."
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Things are heating up as we participate in Day 1 of the New Mexico WSCPC Annual Meeting🔥Commissioner Rendahl kicked things off with the keynote, and Commissioner Doumit led a session on adopting technology, where Chair Rybarik spoke as a panelist. Day 2 should be even more exciting ... stay tuned!
Commissioner Ann Rendahl giving the Keynote on stage at the NM WCSPC Annual Meeting.Commissioner Milt Doumit is moderating at a podium for the technology panel, where Chair Brian Rybarik is one of the four panelists at the NM WCSPC Annual Meeting.Commissioner Ann Rendahl is moderating a table of three panelists on stage who are discussing ethics and the need for diversity in decision-making, giving at the NM WCSPC Annual Meeting.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
💼 Looking for your next opportunity in public service? The UTC is hiring for an: 🔹Investigator 4 🔹IT Application Development Supervisor 🔹Agency Records Officer. Join a team dedicated to serving Washington. 🔗Learn more and apply: utc.wa.gov/jobs
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🌎 Join the UTC for a public workshop on how greenhouse gas emissions reporting data could help shape future environmental performance measurements for Washington utilities. 📅 Wednesday, June 10 | 9 a.m. to noon Learn more: bit.ly/4ve1RDt
UTC graphic promoting a public workshop on greenhouse gas emissions reporting and utility environmental performance measurements, with transmission towers and a forested landscape in the background.
UTC graphic promoting a public workshop on greenhouse gas emissions reporting and utility environmental performance measurements, with transmission towers and a forested landscape in the background.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Moving soon? 📦 A little research now can save you stress later. Before hiring a mover: ✔️ Verify their UTC permit ✔️ Check references and reviews ✔️ Compare costs and estimates Use the UTC Moving Guide to help protect yourself before move day. 🔗www.utc.wa.gov/MovingGuide

Yellow National Moving Month graphic with moving tips including verify permits, check references, and compare costs beside moving boxes and the UTC logo.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🎉 The Northwest Railway Museum will use their Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) award to install new equipment that makes the crossing signals less likely to fail. These upgrades are a big win for public safety in the area! 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3Rw4Jgd
UTC News / Transportation / UTC approves nearly $10k for rail safety equipment upgrades in Snoqualmie. www.utc.wa.gov
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
💼We’re hiring! Legislative Policy Advisor Help support the agency’s legislative program. 📅 Closes 5/20 🔗https://bit.ly/4diQSkL Consumer Program Specialist Work directly with consumers to help resolve complaints & support fair practices. 📅Closes 5/22 🔗https://bit.ly/4diQSkL
UTC hiring graphic featuring two people meeting at a table with openings for Legislative Policy Advisor and Consumer Program Specialist. Text includes: “We’re Hiring” and “Apply at utc.wa.gov/jobs.”
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Public Service Recognition Week highlights just a small snapshot of the people behind the work at the UTC. Beyond PSRW, we thank the public servants across Washington for making a difference every single day!
Public Service Recognition Week collage showing UTC staff at events, safety work, and outreach, with “Public Service Recognition Week” header and UTC logo.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
East Side Improvement Co.'s request for a 131% rate increase was rejected. A much lower, two-phase rate was approved. After the company is reimbursed for one-time costs in one year, the rates will drop to support ongoing reliable service. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4f9jvTR
Running water faucet. Text reads "UTC News / Water / UTC rejects East Side Improvement’s request for 131% increase, authorizes a limited rate increase" www.utc.wa.gov
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
At the UTC, helping people stay safe is at the heart of what we do. Happy Public Service Recognition Week to the dedicated teams who make it happen! 🎉 #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek #PSRW
Public Service Recognition Week graphic with quote from Kathy H. and her portrait, with UTC logo.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Happy Public Service Recognition Week! 🎉 Behind the work at the UTC are people committed to serving communities across Washington. We’re sharing a few of their perspectives this week. #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek #PSRW
Public Service Recognition Week graphic with a quote from Amy N., Director of Human Resources, and her portrait, with UTC logo.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Help us shape the future of sustainability! 🌊🚛 We’re hiring a Regulatory Analyst 3 for our Water & Transportation team. You'll lead the charge on SB 5284, overseeing Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) billing structures and coordinating with key agencies. 📅 Apply by May 14 🔗 bit.ly/4dpMYrr
Graphic promoting a job opening for Regulatory Analyst 3 at the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, with application deadline and link to apply
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🚚Planning a move in Washington? Start here. The UTC regulates household goods movers to help protect you. Use this guide to understand each step of the moving process. 🔍Read the full guide: www.utc.wa.gov/MovingGuide #NationalMovingMonth
Illustrated graphic reading “Moving this month? Start here.” with icons of a house, box, moving truck, and checklist along a dotted path; text says “Use our quick guide to plan your move.” UTC logo in corner.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Happy Public Service Recognition Week! 🎉 At the UTC, we’re proud of the work our employees do every day to serve the people of Washington. Thank you to public servants across the state for the difference you make in communities every day.👏👏
Happy Public Service Recognition Week! 🎉

At the UTC, we’re proud of the work our employees do every day to serve the people of Washington.

Thank you to public servants across the state for the difference you make in communities every day.👏👏
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
📦 May is National Moving Month. If you’re planning a move, now’s a great time to get prepared. We’ll be sharing tips all month to help you plan and protect yourself. 🔎 Learn more about moving in Washington: utc.wa.gov/movers
Graphic with a box icon on a dark green background and the text “National Moving Month is here!” with UTC logo in the corner.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Welcome to the UTC, Stephanie Arnold!🎉 Our new Pipeline Safety Director brings decades of experience in safety, compliance, and engineering, including leadership roles at the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Excited to have her on the team!👏 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/49fs77F
Stephanie Arnold smiling in a headshot, with text reading “Welcome Stephanie Arnold, Pipeline Safety Director” and the UTC logo on a teal and orange background.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Planning a DIY project? 🛠️ Those yard flags are a "stay safe" guide for your home. Each color shows what’s buried below—from power lines to water mains. Save this guide to dig with confidence! Always call 811 first. 🚩 #SafeDiggingMonth #KnowWhatsBelow #CallBeforeYouDig #HomeOwnerHacks #DigSafe
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Great work by our Motor Carrier Safety team at the Washington State Inspector Challenge in Pasco!🎉 Their performance across written exams and hands-on inspections helped earn first place overall. Great work, team!🚛🏆
Motor Carrier Safety investigators stand in front of a motorcoach during the Washington State Inspector Challenge in Pasco.Motor Carrier Safety investigators stand in front of a motorcoach during the Washington State Inspector Challenge in Pasco.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🌎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...
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.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
📢 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
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
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
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
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
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

Graphic of a data center with server racks promoting a UTC technical conference on large energy loads April 27, with comments due April 21.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
📢 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
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.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
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...
Showerhead with running water and text that reads “Conserve water and save money!”
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
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
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
📢 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.
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.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
📢 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
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.”
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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
Proclamation signed by Governor Bob Ferguson declaring April as Safe Digging Month in Washington.
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Washington UTC @wautc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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
Railroad crossing sign and signal lights with text overlay: “UTC approves rail safety grant for nearly $15k to Steilacoom.”
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