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Sen.Phil Rockefeller (D-Bainbridge Island)

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Rockefeller may fill EPA post

State Sen. Phil Rockefeller (D-Bainbridge Island) is being considered for appointment to the post of regional director for…

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Rockefeller headed for EPA post?

BAINBRIDGE— State Sen. Phil Rockefeller is being considered for appointment to the post of regional director for the…

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Poulsbo man dies at Bainbridge Ferry Terminal

A 46-year-old Poulsbo man died of an apparent cardiac arrest at the Bainbridge ferry terminal Thursday morning, according…

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Fare hikes, state tax recommended for ferries

Washington State Ferries could stay above water financially through steady fare increases and a state vehicle tax.

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Citizen ferry plan would limit fare increases, build bigger boats

An alternative vision for Washington State Ferries offered up by the “Plan C” citizen group Monday would set…

The Bremerton ferry makes the turn around Manette as it heads to Seattle.

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Govenor proposes trimmed budget for WSF

The House Transportation Committee was presented with the governor’s proposed budget for WSF this week, a budget that…

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Ferry Advisory Committees might fall victim to budget

Gov. Christine Gregoire has listed Ferry Advisory Committees among 34 state boards and commissions proposed for elimination this…

Debbie Lester of Bainbridge testifies before the House Transportation Committee Monday

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Citizens, shipyards duel over ferry bill

OLYMPIA — A swell of citizen support collided with opposition from shipyards and trade unions in Olympia this…

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Monday hearing set for ferry building bill

A public hearing will be held Monday in Olympia on a House bill 1652, which would allow shipyards…

The Bremerton/Seattle ferry travels through Sinclair Inlet. Local ferry riders

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WSF plan stirs users into action

Southworth resident Jane Bedinger has a lot on her plate.

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WSF plan stirs users into action

Southworth resident Jane Bedinger has a lot on her plate.

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Critics abound for WSF’s reduced-service plan

Late release, surprise option will only serve as a detraction, some say.

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Critics abound for WSF’s reduced-service plan

Late release, surprise option will only serve as a detraction, some say.

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Two different scenarios in new ferry plan: One would maintain status quo; second would cut service

A draft long-range plan released by Washington State Ferries Dec. 19 charts two divergent courses the ailing agency…

Washington State Ferries says it must make major changes to keep the service afloat.

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WSF sees rough sailing ahead

A draft long-range plan released by Washington State Ferries on Friday charts two divergent courses the ailing agency…

The Klickitat was one of six steel-electric ferries purchased by Puget Sound Navigation Co.

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Steel-electric ferries leave rugged legacy

Vessels sit in Eagle Harbor awaiting end.

Nancy Nystrom (left) from Bremerton shakes hands with Sherry Appleton and chats with Christine Rolfes (center) during the Democratic election party at the Silverdale Beach Hotel Tuesday night.

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Rolfes set to return to 23rd LD seat

Bainbridge Democrat Christine Rolfes was poised to reclaim her spot as representative for the 23rd Legislative District, running…

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Rolfes set to return to 23rd LD seat

Bainbridge Democrat Christine Rolfes was poised to reclaim her spot as representative for the 23rd Legislative District, running…

23rd Legislative District incumbent Phil Rockefeller chats with Kim Churchill of Port Orchard after hearing the results of his initial 63.2 percent-36.7 percent victory over Connie Lord Tuesday night at the Silverdale Beach Hotel.

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Rockefeller returns to state Senate with win over Lord

With early results giving him a wide lead Tuesday night, Bainbridge Democrat Phil Rockefeller appeared to have beaten…

23rd Legislative District incumbent Phil Rockefeller chats with Kim Churchill of Port Orchard after hearing the results of his initial 63.2 percent-36.7 percent victory over Connie Lord Tuesday night at the Silverdale Beach Hotel.

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Rockefeller returns to state Senate with win over Lord

With early results giving him a wide lead Tuesday night, Bainbridge Democrat Phil Rockefeller appeared to have beaten…