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    Articles by Tad Sooter
    Fare hikes, state tax recommended for ferries
    Fare hikes, state tax recommended for ferries
    By Tad Sooter • March 12, 2009 6:38 pm

    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
    Citizen ferry plan would limit fare increases, build...
    By Tad Sooter • March 4, 2009 12:07 pm

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

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    The Bremerton ferry makes the turn around Manette as it heads to Seattle.
    Govenor proposes trimmed budget for WSF
    By Tad Sooter • February 12, 2009 3:56 pm

    The House Transportation Committee was presented with the governor’s proposed budget for WSF this week, a budget that looks an awful lot like WSF’s much-maligned Plan B.

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    Ferry Advisory Committees might fall victim to budget
    Ferry Advisory Committees might fall victim to budget
    By Tad Sooter • February 11, 2009 4:53 pm

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

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    Debbie Lester of Bainbridge testifies before the House Transportation Committee Monday
    Citizens, shipyards duel over ferry bill
    By Tad Sooter • February 4, 2009 12:30 pm

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

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    Monday hearing set for ferry building bill
    Monday hearing set for ferry building bill
    By Tad Sooter • January 30, 2009 7:21 pm

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

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    The Bremerton/Seattle ferry travels through Sinclair Inlet. Local ferry riders
    WSF plan stirs users into action
    By Tad Sooter • January 29, 2009 4:24 pm

    Southworth resident Jane Bedinger has a lot on her plate.

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    WSF plan stirs users into action
    By Tad Sooter • January 29, 2009 3:56 pm

    Southworth resident Jane Bedinger has a lot on her plate.

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    Critics abound for WSF’s reduced-service plan
    Critics abound for WSF’s reduced-service plan
    By Tad Sooter • January 8, 2009 7:14 pm

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

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    Critics abound for WSF’s reduced-service plan
    Critics abound for WSF’s reduced-service plan
    By Tad Sooter • January 8, 2009 7:06 pm

    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
    Two different scenarios in new ferry plan: One...
    By Tad Sooter • December 29, 2008 5:22 pm

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

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    Washington State Ferries says it must make major changes to keep the service afloat.
    WSF sees rough sailing ahead
    By Tad Sooter • December 26, 2008 8:41 pm

    A draft long-range plan released by Washington State Ferries on Friday charts two divergent courses the ailing agency could follow over the next 22 years.

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    The Klickitat was one of six steel-electric ferries purchased by Puget Sound Navigation Co.
    Steel-electric ferries leave rugged legacy
    By Tad Sooter • December 1, 2008 11:47 pm

    Vessels sit in Eagle Harbor awaiting end.

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    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.
    Rolfes set to return to 23rd LD seat
    By Tad Sooter • November 5, 2008 1:22 am

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

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    From left
    Rolfes set to return to 23rd LD seat
    By Tad Sooter • November 5, 2008 1:21 am

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

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    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.
    Rockefeller returns to state Senate with win over...
    By Tad Sooter • November 5, 2008 1:12 am

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

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    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.
    Rockefeller returns to state Senate with win over...
    By Tad Sooter • November 5, 2008 1:09 am

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

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    Christine Rolfes (left)
    Rolfes set to return to 23rd Legislative seat
    By Tad Sooter • November 5, 2008 12:59 am

    Bainbridge Democrat Christine Rolfes was poised to reclaim her spot as representative for the 23rd Legislative District, running well ahead of Bremerton Republican Mark Lowe in early results Tuesday night.

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    Christine Rolfes (left)
    Rolfes set to return to 23rd Legislative seat
    By Tad Sooter • November 5, 2008 12:57 am

    Bainbridge Democrat Christine Rolfes was poised to reclaim her spot as representative for the 23rd Legislative District, running well ahead of Bremerton Republican Mark Lowe in early results Tuesday night.

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    State Senate 23rd District nominee Phil Rockefeller (left) chats with Kim Churchill of Port Orchard after hearing the results of his 63.2 percent to 36.7 percent victory over Connie Lord Tuesday night at the Silverdale Beach Hotel.
    Rockefeller returns to State Senate with win over...
    By Tad Sooter • November 5, 2008 12:55 am

    With early results giving him a wide lead Tuesday night, Bainbridge Democrat Phil Rockefeller appeared to have beaten out Poulsbo Republican Connie Lord to return to the 23rd Legislative District’s Senate seat.

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