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WSF meeting covers budget, new vessels, terminal upgrades

The Washington State Ferries held its first community meetings of the year Jan. 21, sharing updates about the…

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‘Fix Our Ferries’ town halls return

The doors to the 2025 legislative session opened Jan. 13, and Kitsap County state Rep. Greg Nance of…

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A window decal demonstrating global sea level rise, installed on a window of the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal June 28.

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Artwork on BI ferry walkway depicts sea level rise

Some effects of climate change can be hard to conceptualize, but for an island community, sea level rise…

COVID has slowed training, but state ferries is looking for help as trips have been reduced on most routes. Courtesy photo

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WSF cuts BI, Kingston to 1 boat each due to staff shortages

Help wanted for deckhands, attendants

The Puyallup completes its Wednesday morning run from Seattle to Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island. Mark Krulish/Bainbridge Island Review

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Pandemic causes ferry ridership to sink 41%

With more folks working from home and domestic and international travel dropping off due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…

Bremerton’s Art Anderson to support WSF hybrid design

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Bremerton’s Art Anderson to support WSF hybrid design

Company to provide design components for up to five Olympic Class WSF ferries.

Washington State Ferries to extend winter sailings

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Washington State Ferries to extend winter sailings

Washington State Ferries has delayed its transition to a spring season schedule for the foreseeable future. Ferries will…

WSF to remain on winter schedule through at least April 25

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WSF to remain on winter schedule through at least April 25

Spring season, which includes increased service on some routes, was expected to begin March 29

Man arrested after allegedly firing gun from ferry

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Man arrested after allegedly firing gun from ferry

State Patrol: shot was not specifically directed at anyone or anything

Ferry schedule changes at Colman Dock begin Jan.4

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Ferry schedule changes at Colman Dock begin Jan.4

Sailings will operate out of a single slip as construction moves forward on Seattle ferry terminal

Ferries implement Whale Report Alert System

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Ferries implement Whale Report Alert System

System will provide ferry captains more accurate and updated information regarding orca locations

WSF: Triangle route schedule working well

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WSF: Triangle route schedule working well

But maintenance schedule disruption coming

WSDOT cautions travelers of large ferry rushes this Labor Day weekend

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WSDOT cautions travelers of large ferry rushes this Labor Day weekend

Edmonds and Kingston terminals among those expected to see the longest wait times

Bremerton to Seattle ferry route running on reduced capacity

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Bremerton to Seattle ferry route running on reduced capacity

Unplanned vessel maintenance to an M/V Tacoma propeller forced a series of boat moves

Transportation Commission approves ferry fare increases

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Transportation Commission approves ferry fare increases

Fares will go up 2.5 percent for vehicles and 2 percent for passengers starting October 1.

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WSF’s Triangle Route schedule change happens March 31

Sailings connect Southworth, Vashon and Fauntleroy terminals

The Triangle: Ferry route schedule under scrutiny

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The Triangle: Ferry route schedule under scrutiny

WSF seeking public input and hopes to implement a new sailing schedule this spring.

Remembering Katie Phillips

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Remembering Katie Phillips

WSF Southworth terminal toll booth employee honored by family, friends and fellow employees.

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Ferries seeking input on long range planning

POULSBO — Washington State Ferries is coming to North Kitsap to get community input about what it thinks…

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WSF seeking long-range plan input

Meetings have been set for six sites this month and in May.