Ferguson, Washington

Washington ferry service to be restored to pre-pandemic levels
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Washington State Ferries will pause further hybrid-electric conversions of jumbo ferries after completing one.
Ferguson unveils plan to return WA ferries to full domestic service levels by summer
Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled plans Thursday to fully restore the state’s domestic ferry service by this summer. The goal is to get 18 vessels in the water, with another three going through maintenance at various times — a return to levels last seen in 2019.
Full ferry service returning to Puget Sound for summer 2025, Washington Gov. Ferguson says
After years of low staffing and unreliable schedules, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Thursday that Washington state will have full ferry service by summer, bringing the system back to pre-pandemic levels.
Ferguson delays hybrid electric ferry conversions to restore full statewide ferry service
A plan to convert two ferries from diesel to electric power will be postponed until after the World Cup visits the Puget Sound in 2026.
Ferguson delays hybrid-electric conversion of 2 of the state's largest ferries
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the hybrid conversion of two of the state's largest ferries will be delayed until after the World Cup in the summer of 2026.
WA Gov. Ferguson delays conversion of ferries to electric power
Ferguson said converting all the state's jumbo ferries would keep them out of service too long, but the plan to build new hybrid-electric boats will continue.
Electric ferry conversion slowed to restore service by summer
Gov. Bob Ferguson has announced that the conversion of two of Washington State Ferries’ largest vessels to hybrid-electric power will be postponed until after the 2026 World Cup.
WA Gov. Ferguson makes 'significant' announcement about future of Washington State Ferries
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Thursday that Washington will delay the conversion of two ferries to hybrid electric power, focusing instead on restoring pre-pandemic service levels.
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Washington State postpones hybrid-electric ferry conversions
A program to convert up to three Washington State Ferries (WSF) vessels to hybrid-electric propulsion will be put on hold in ...
Kitsap lawmaker's bill could clear path for foot ferries like Kitsap's across Puget Sound
An idea from a Bainbridge Island lawmaker would make it possible for other Puget Sound communities to launch small ferry ...
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WSF Hybrid-Electric Ferry Conversions Put on Ice
In a move to restore full domestic ferry service by summer, Governor Bob Ferguson said that Washington State Ferries ...
Governor to hold press conference on the future of WSDOT Ferries
Gov. Bob Ferguson will hold a press conference where he will announce significant updates on the future of the ferry services ...
Bremerton's mayoral election will be contested as mayor, councilman chart path forward
Candidates who've both been part of city government the past four years say they'll bring different approaches to the city's ...