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See Skagit: General Store Homemade Fudge

This summer, see the many places and meet the many faces of Skagit. Meet Kelly Regan. She’s one half of the dynamic duo serving up Skagit’s sweetest summer treat: homemade fudge. As store clerk of the Skagit General Store, Kelly is often the first face to greet travelers making their… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Lorraine Stephens

Lorraine Stephens has been at City Light for 28 years and will celebrate her retirement this summer (her last day at the utility is July 5, but who’s counting?) Born in Iowa, her dad’s occupation as a preacher moved her family from town to town, state to state. Eventually, she… [ Keep reading ]

See Skagit: Diablo Lake Boat Tour

This summer, see the many places and meet the many faces of Skagit. Meet Tre Nabstedt. He’s one of three boat captains that takes you aboard Skagit Tour’s Alice Ross IV boat for an unforgettable cruise on Diablo Lake. This summer will mark his second season showcasing the incredible splendor… [ Keep reading ]

Candidate Sought for Seattle City Light Review Panel

Mayor Ed Murray is currently seeking a candidate to serve on the Seattle City Light Review Panel.

(spot)Light: Hina Arai

Hina Arai is the Utility Hearing Officer for City Light. Born in Pakistan, her family moved to the states, with stops in New York and Massachusetts before making a permanent home in the Pacific Northwest. She grew up in Aberdeen and attended college at the University of Washington (UW), majoring… [ Keep reading ]

City Light’s Wildlife Research Program Awards Five Research Grants (Also, Cute Animal Photos)

At Seattle City Light, environmental responsibility is part of our mission. The same water that brings affordable hydroelectric power to our customers also provides for fish and wildlife in areas like the Skagit River Watershed. City Light’s stewardship of these lands is a duty and a privilege. As part of… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Wanda Davis

In her 32 years at Seattle City Light, Electrical Construction and Maintenance Supervisor Wanda Davis has worked across various sites like the Cedar Falls and Tolt Hydro Projects, the Skagit Project Substations and her current location at Technical Metering Operations. In her role, Wanda supervises field crews and coordinators, including… [ Keep reading ]

City Light Employees Share Their Favorite Outdoor Spaces

Around the time of the summer solstice, the Seattle area experiences up to 16 hours of daylight. These long, sunny days (and evenings) are perfect opportunities to get outside and enjoy the weather. Think of the energy you can save by entertaining yourself in the sunlight instead of staying indoors and… [ Keep reading ]

City Light to Replace Aging Infrastructure in SODO Neighborhood

Starting in June 2017, Seattle City Light will replace aging electrical infrastructure in the SODO neighborhood. The work will include replacing aging utility poles, overhead wire and equipment to help upgrade the existing electrical system.

Seattle City Light Completes Streetlight Repairs in First Hill

This past May, Seattle City Light worked to improve pedestrian safety in the First Hill neighborhood by temporarily repairing 18 failed streetlights along Madison Street.