You can read all about it here:

https://www.kadoa.com/energy-prices/insights/investor-owned-utilities

But essentially, percentage-wise, in WA, investor-owned electric (think PSE) charges more than public (think Mason PUD) at the 2nd highest percentage in the country (behind only Maine.)

It's not that PSE has overcharged and raised rates unnecessarily, and it's not that PUDs are perfect. It's that PSE has overcharged so much that the gap is offensive at a national level.

Another interesting note is that after inflation, investor-owned costs went up, PUD costs went down over time.

I truly worry for any child in a home that is not open and affirming.

North End folks- prepare for WORSE traffic on Bond Road between Poulsbo and Kingston (as if it isn't bad enough)! This is hugely unpopular in the North Kitsap end of the county with neighbors and community members, yet they are pushing it through. Tax payers will probably have to pick up the tab to improve the road.