Our ferry system is still overwhelmed. Over 3,500 canceled sailings in 2023. A workforce shortage with a “silver tsunami” approaching as hundreds of WSF employees retire. An aging fleet that is facing ...

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson wants to add $1 billion to the transportation budget to address the aging ferry fleet. As riders know, the ferry system is operating on a razor-thin margin. The ferry ...

Leaders of Washington State Ferries know their navigation of the nation’s largest public ferry system is frustrating those most reliant upon it. Riders want stable service at levels they enjoyed ...

My family loves the ferry system in Washington, thanks to its affordable pricing and stunning views. Recently, we took a budget-friendly ferry ride from Olympic National Park to Whidbey Island.