Ziply Fiber sold to Canada’s largest telecommunications provider
KIRKLAND—Canadian-based Bell Canada successfully acquired Kirkland-based Northwest Fiber Holdco, LLC (doing business as Ziply Fiber) on July 30, after an administrative law judge for the Utilities and Transportation Commission, approved the transfer of ownership two days earlier. The administrative law judge approved the settlement agreement after they found the transaction poses no harm to the […]
UTC approves new 564 area code for the 206 region
LACEY—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 June 10, 2025. The commission approved this overlay to ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers in the region. The 206-area code serves Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, […]
Public hearing on Jan 2 for proposed rate increase at Cascade Natural Gas
LACEY, Wash. — The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is holding a public comment hearing 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, to discuss Cascade Natural Gas Corporation’s proposed rate increase for 2025-2026. Join by Zoom (recommended) or by phone 253-215-8782 and use Meeting ID: 878 4441 6465# and Passcode: 153091#. You can also submit […]
Public invited to attend workshop on electric vehicle charging policy
LACEY—The Utilities and Transportation Commission invites public participation in a workshop to review and possibly update the 2017 Policy and Interpretive Statement, which outlines the commission’s level of involvement in electric vehicle (EV) charging services offered by investor-owned electric companies. WHO Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission WHAT Hybrid (in-person and virtual) workshop WHEN and WHERE […]
