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How to avoid kerfuffles afloat

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How to avoid kerfuffles afloat

By Walt Elliott

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In the future, ferries could be powered by LNG or electricity

Last month, we went over WSF’s plan to

Introducing MV Suquamish, the state’s newest ferry

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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…

<em>Hood Canal Bridge.   </em>Don Clotfelter/WSDOT

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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,…

By Walt Elliot / June 2017

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…

‘Nap Tyme,’ the driverless boat | FerryFare

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‘Nap Tyme,’ the driverless boat | FerryFare

“Nap Tyme” was aptly named as she cruised through Dalco Passage (Tacoma Narrows) on auto pilot with her…