OLYMPIA — The head of the state ferry system is retiring. Lynne Griffith, assistant secretary for the Department of Transportation’s ferries division, announced Monday she’ll be retiring at the end of ...

In 2026, Washington's ferry fleet hit full service capacity for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, ...

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 ...

Washington State Ferries’ crew shortages continue to cancel crucial sailings on Mukilteo-Clinton and Port Townsend-Coupeville routes, stranding Whidbey Islanders despite $40 million for hiring and ...

A combination of missed sailings, mechanical issues and overloaded boats has made for a rough summer for the Washington state ferry system. Last Friday, nearly 500 fans had to be kicked off a boat ...

Before retiring, Ken Marable was the most experienced engineer in the entire Washington State Ferry System. With 35 years on the job, he was best known for his expertise in all things technical, ...

If you have ever wanted to own an iconic Washington state ferry, now may be your last chance to buy one until the 2030s. There are two sizes available with no minimum bid – the decommissioned 144-car ...

KINGSTON, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has launched a new system for ferry boarding at the Kingston terminal that aims to improve traffic flow and keep people from ...