'Microsleep' blamed for 2022 ferry crash at West Seattle dock "Microsleep" is the reason a Washington state ferry crashed into a West Seattle dock in 2022. Dyer Oxley
Arts & Life Bainbridge ferry passengers battle route restrictions Passengers on the Seattle-to-Bainbridge Island ferry are having to make some big adjustments today. Deborah Wang Katie Campbell
Washington can now look to out-of-state shipbuilders for its next ferries Washington state has charted a bipartisan course to overhaul its ferry procurement plans. Officials will now broaden their scope when seeking builders for the state's new ships. Northwest News Network
Bremerton-Seattle ferry runs aground on Bainbridge Island A Washington state ferry ran aground at the south end of Bainbridge Island around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023. Dyer Oxley
'Build in Washington' rule may be cast overboard to obtain new ferries affordably and quickly Every new car ferry added to the Washington State Ferries fleet over the past fifty years was built at a Puget Sound shipyard. Now, state lawmakers are considering a break from past policy in order to obtain new vessels faster and cheaper for the troubled state ferry system. Tom Banse
Business Food galleys to reopen this week on Washington State Ferries After two years without hot food or alcoholic beverages, food services will return to some state ferry boats starting Wednesday, April 13. Galleys and cafeterias have been closed since the start of the pandemic. Casey Martin
Want a really big houseboat? Former Washington state ferry may head to auction again A former state ferry now moored on the Olympia waterfront may be headed for auction for the third time in about three years, this time to remedy months of unpaid port bills. Tom Banse
Washington State Ferries to stay on reduced schedule as summer begins Summer officially begins on Saturday, but it still feels like winter if you study the sailing schedule of Washington State Ferries. With ridership... Tom Banse
