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Seattle City Light Using Directional Pruning to Keep Power Lines Clear

The spring surge in plant growth means work for Seattle City Light. The utility uses directional pruning to encourage trees to grow away from power lines and discourage re-growth into power lines.

Clark’s Nutcrackers Make Long-haul Deliveries, Seattle City Light-funded Study Finds

Clark’s nutcrackers carry seeds from whitebark pine trees much farther than previously known, according to the newly published results of a research study funded in part by Seattle City Light.

Seattle City Light Construction on the Central Waterfront Coming to a Close

Seattle City Light crews have completed installation of valuts and conduit for relocation of transmission lines from the Alaskan Way Viaduct on time and under budget.

City Light Crews Working to Restore Power for 4,700 Homes, Businesses

Seattle City Light crews were working to restore service to about 4,700 homes and businesses in First Hill, Beacon Hill, the Chinatown-International District and the South Seattle industrial area that lost power Monday afternoon.

Seattle City Light Shares Expertise with Forest Advocates from India, Bandladesh

City Light got to share its expertise in managing natural resources across two nations with a group of international visitors in April.

Electricity Theft Causes Fire, Injures Two Firefighters

For the second time this week, a case of electricity theft was responsible for a fire in South Seattle, and this time two Seattle Firefighters were shocked by the illegal wiring.

Seattle City Light Replacing Aging Infrastructure in South Beacon Hill

City Light is letting its customers in the South Beacon Hill and Tukwila area know about a project beginning this summer. Seattle City Light will start preliminary work on power lines just east of I-5 near exits 157 and 158.

City Light Calling Some Customers to Confirm Contact Information

City Light is reaching out to some of its customers to confirm contact information that we have on file.

Mayor McGinn, Business Leaders Endorse Strategic Plan for Seattle City Light

Mayor Mike McGinn and a group of business leaders endorsed a strategic plan for Seattle City Light that is designed to guide operations, investments and rates at the municipally owned utility.

North Cascades National Park Facilities Ready for Spring and Summer Visitors

With the Washington State Department of Transportation hard at work reopening the North Cascades Highway (State Route 20), North Cascades National Park Complex is ready to welcome you.