Opinion
The pressure is mounting for Washington State Ferries
When we finally leap into our summer ferry schedule we’ll be landing in a fleet that’s two boats…
Walt Elliott
Opinion
Navigating beside giants
To kick off our northwest boating season, a local ship captain recommends reading “How to Avoid Huge Ships”…
Opinion
COVID-19 stalls ferry meetings, service to Canada
Between the car deck and the passenger cabin there’s the warning that’s in the cartoon. I muse on…
Opinion
Hard decisions ahead for the ferries after passage of I-976
Washington passes a new budget every other year. During even numbered years, that budget is revised to reflect…
Opinion
Washington State long range planning process and more
Ferries kicked off their long range planning process here with about dozen posters on challenges and considerations facing…
News
In the future, ferries could be powered by LNG or electricity
Last month, we went over WSF’s plan to
Opinion
Introducing MV Suquamish, the state’s newest ferry
Suquamish, our newest ferry, was christened last month at the Vigor Shipyard in Seattle. Members of the Suquamish…
Opinion
Effects from Hood Canal Bridge disaster felt today | FerryFare
Brrrr … The spaces between the glass panes that allow the wind to blow through Kingston’s passenger ramp…
Opinion
State ferry Spokane: More than good looks |FerryFare
The most obvious result of Spokane’s fall overhaul is the gleaming new job and signage. Less noticeable but…
News
A look at the possible future of various ferry classes | FerryFare
From now and through 2018, Washington State Ferries will be conjuring its Long-Range Plan for our boats, service,…
Opinion
Fare policy changes | FerryFare
The proposed fare increases for this October are 2.9 percent for vehicles and 2.5 percent for passengers. Next…
Opinion
‘Nap Tyme,’ the driverless boat | FerryFare
“Nap Tyme” was aptly named as she cruised through Dalco Passage (Tacoma Narrows) on auto pilot with her…
Opinion
Lighting up smiles | FerryFare
Do the Port of Kingston’s Christmas lights have you thinking, “That must have been a really big trip…
Opinion
Confessions of a ferry-o-phile | FerryFare
For me, a Kingston foot ferry would be like winning the lottery after buying tickets for a decade…
Opinion
Working to reduce congestion at Edmonds | FerryFare
Last month, Edmonds updated the progress of its Waterfront Access Study. This is about finding a solution to…
Opinion
Remember these rules when boating near ferries | FerryFare
Boaters must be dead slow when within 500 yards of a ferry and get no closer than 100…
Opinion
Fleet’s health is on the comeback trail | FerryFare
This winter, the Legislature added $6 million for general ferry maintenance and $3 million for emergency repairs. This…