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Washington State's newly converted hybrid-electric Wenatchee ferry could start taking passengers between Seattle and Bainbridge Island as soon as next week.
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Two small business owners in Pierce County — one Republican one Democrat are running for the Washington state House of Representatives.
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Some environmental groups and labor unions say I-2117, which would repeal Washington's Climate Commitment Act, would have a dire impact on the state's ferries system.
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Getting around on the ferry is a way of life for those on the San Juan Islands. One resident has been sailing twice per week as she finishes up a manuscript.
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Washington State Ferries was supposed to convert the Wenatchee from diesel to hybrid-electric power by late summer 2024. The project is now delayed until the summer of 2025.
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Deliveries will begin in 2028 if all goes well. Delays and escalating costs have bedeviled the procurement process up until now.
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Plagued by aging vessels and staffing shortages, the state's ferries system has struggled with reliability in recent years. State Rep. Greg Nance has vowed to fix the system.
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Bremerton is a ferry ride away from Seattle. The sailing schedule to-and-fro sets the rhythm of life here for coffee baristas, commuters, and Taylor Swift fans.
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Economic activity along the waterfront and lower home prices could help define a new era for Bremerton, Washington.
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Washington State Ferries is low on vessels and crew. Nowhere is harder hit than the San Juan Islands where one in 20 trips were canceled this summer.