As energy rates rise, Kitsap voters consider leaving PSE

Kitsap County relies on Puget Sound Energy for it's electricity. The private, investor owned utility is looking at a 30% rate increase over the next three years. So, the Kitsap PUD is asking voters whether they should consider leaving PSE to start their own electric utility.

Plus: Libby and David read your responses to Initiative 638, the initiative banning trans girls from competing in K-12 sports.

Guests

Fran Korten, Unplug PSE

Matt Steuerwalt, PSE

Angela Bennink, Kitsap PUD

Randy Hardy, former head of Bonneville Power Authority and Seattle City Light

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