Yesterday, Seattle City Light joined partners from across the state to unveil the first-ever electric bus in the Amtrak National Network as it prepared to embark on its inaugural journey. Operated by Amtrak’s regional partner MTRWestern, the bus will provide a round-trip, midday service for travelers heading from King Street… [ Keep reading ]
The warmer and drier conditions driven by our changing climate are increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires. Even the traditionally wet forests of the Pacific Northwest are now at greater risk than in the past, as are the buildings and infrastructure interlaced within the forests. Seattle City Light has… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Nine months! Division: Office of General Manager Tell us about your role. I am the new organizational change manager on the Enterprise Change & Business Process Team. I have the opportunity to work with groups across the utility on different projects… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE: State Route 20 is closed, effective immediately, beyond Newhalem between Milepost 120 and Milepost 146 due to fire activity. Real-time alerts on road conditions and open/close status can be found here. The Sourdough Fire is currently 1,710 acres with 0% containment with gradual spread to the north, east and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light has received the top brand trust score of utilities surveyed nationwide and earned the designation of 2023 Trusted Business Partner by the Cogent Syndicated 2023 Utility Trusted Brand & Customer Engagement™: Business study from Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics advisory firm. The study tracked the performance of the… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I started in 2008, so 15 years or so. Division: Environmental Management and Compliance Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? In a nutshell, my job is focused on preventing pollution. The most challenging and interesting part… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light is assisting in efforts to control the spread of the Sourdough wildfire in the North Cascades National Park Complex adjacent to its Skagit Hydroelectric Project near the towns of Diablo and Newhalem. The fire began Saturday, July 29, near the Sourdough Mountain trail as a result of… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I have been at City Light since October 2022. Prior to that I’d been with the City of Seattle for about seven years, mostly at the Seattle Department of Transportation. I also worked out-of-class assignments at the Seattle Department of… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? About nine months, and almost five years total at the City of Seattle! Division: Organizational Change Management Office Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? As an organizational change/business process analyst, I ensure the organization is ready for… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light and the United States Forest Service (USFS) had the pleasure of hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 13 to officially welcome visitors to two new overlook areas in northern Pend Oreille County. The Peewee Falls and Riverside Canyon overlooks are located on the east side of the Boundary… [ Keep reading ]
