Letters to Inslee: More passenger-only ferries could be among solutions to Washington ferry woes Dyer Oxley
Washington's ferry system has a trust problem Officially, the Washington State Ferries had a 99% reliability rating in January. But in waterfront communities hurt by too few boats and ferry-run cancellations, people remain skeptical. During the legislative session, elected leaders are working to address the problem. Joshua McNichols
Washington State Ferries confirms passenger fears: Service disruptions will continue for years A perfect storm of high demand for ferry services, crew shortages, and an aging fleet means Washington ferry passengers will continue to see limited sailings and frequent cancellations in the coming years. Stephen Howie
'Microsleep' blamed for 2022 ferry crash at West Seattle dock "Microsleep" is the reason a Washington state ferry crashed into a West Seattle dock in 2022. Dyer Oxley
Bainbridge ferry passengers battle route restrictions Passengers on the Seattle-to-Bainbridge Island ferry are having to make some big adjustments today. Katie Campbell
Washington can now look to out-of-state shipbuilders for its next ferries Washington state has charted a bipartisan course to overhaul its ferry procurement plans. Officials will now broaden their scope when seeking builders for the state's new ships. Northwest News Network
Bremerton-Seattle ferry runs aground on Bainbridge Island A Washington state ferry ran aground at the south end of Bainbridge Island around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023. Dyer Oxley
'Build in Washington' rule may be cast overboard to obtain new ferries affordably and quickly Every new car ferry added to the Washington State Ferries fleet over the past fifty years was built at a Puget Sound shipyard. Now, state lawmakers are considering a break from past policy in order to obtain new vessels faster and cheaper for the troubled state ferry system. Tom Banse Play AudioListen 2 mins
