MEANINGFUL REFORM BEGINS WITH GRIEF By Micki Jackson, The Salish Current (May 20, 2026) "This imbalance should concern us all. Pipelines are ubiquitous, aging and too often invisible until something goes wrong. The statistic of … [Read more...] about MEANINGFUL REFORM BEGINS WITH GRIEF
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BAMBI VERSUS GODZILLA: PIPELINE SAFETY TRUST
BAMBI VERSUS GODZILLA: PIPELINE SAFETY TRUST By Jason Dove Mark, The Salish Current (May 20, 2026) "Caram says the organization’s ultimate goal is to reach zero pipeline incidents. He recognizes what a bold aspiration that is. The … [Read more...] about BAMBI VERSUS GODZILLA: PIPELINE SAFETY TRUST
PST Requests BP Make a Permanent Fix on Olympic Pipeline
In the last 13 years, Olympic Pipeline has had 26 reportable incidents and spilled over 28,000 gallons of product. Bellingham, WASHINGTON - [Feb. 4, 2026] – On Feb. 2, Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) sent a letter to the … [Read more...] about PST Requests BP Make a Permanent Fix on Olympic Pipeline
‘Nothing changed’ says Olympic pipeline victim’s parents, after 5th leak in a year
'Nothing changed' says Olympic pipeline victim's parents, after 5th leak in a year By Chris Daniels, KOMO News (Dec. 4, 2025) “What we don't want to see is this just being a cost of doing business, but the fines really aren't … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing changed’ says Olympic pipeline victim’s parents, after 5th leak in a year
Olympic Pipeline operators fined $3.8M for 2023 fuel spill
Olympic Pipeline operators fined $3.8M for 2023 fuel spill By Isabella Breda, The Seattle Times (Nov. 25, 2025) "It’s the third known leak from the pipeline this year, according to the nonprofit Pipeline Safety Trust." … [Read more...] about Olympic Pipeline operators fined $3.8M for 2023 fuel spill
Fuel flowing after Olympic Pipeline leak disrupted Sea-Tac flights
Fuel flowing after Olympic Pipeline leak disrupted Sea-Tac flights By Isabella Breda, The Seattle Times (Nov. 25, 2025) "The pipeline has failed nine times in the last four years, according to nonprofit Pipeline Safety Trust. This is … [Read more...] about Fuel flowing after Olympic Pipeline leak disrupted Sea-Tac flights
Why did BP’s detection system fail to identify the pipeline leak promptly?
Why did BP's detection system fail to identify the pipeline leak promptly? By Chris Daniels, KOMO News (Nov. 25, 2025) The Pipeline Safety Trust, formed after the deadly 1999 Olympic Pipeline Failure in Bellingham, said BP needs to be … [Read more...] about Why did BP’s detection system fail to identify the pipeline leak promptly?
As jet fuel flows, BP’s story on Olympic Pipeline changes
As jet fuel flows, BP’s story on Olympic Pipeline changes By Brandon Thompson, KIRO7 (Nov. 25, 2025) "“The public has a right to know. And I think operators have a responsibility to fulfill that right to the people who live along that … [Read more...] about As jet fuel flows, BP’s story on Olympic Pipeline changes
Officials find source of leak in Olympic pipeline two weeks after first report
Officials find source of leak in Olympic pipeline two weeks after first report By Cecilia Nowell, The Guardian (Nov. 25, 2025) "Repairs to the 20in pipeline come as Washington state’s ecology department has fined BP … [Read more...] about Officials find source of leak in Olympic pipeline two weeks after first report
Jet fuel spill shuts down Northwest’s main oil pipeline
Jet fuel spill shuts down Northwest's main oil pipeline By John Ryan, KUOW (Nov. 18, 2025) "Spill-response crews planned to start digging up a blueberry farm near Everett on Tuesday to find the cause of a jet-fuel spill that shut down … [Read more...] about Jet fuel spill shuts down Northwest’s main oil pipeline