washington state ferries

SEATTLE (AP) — A riskier world prompted the Coast Guard to require more life rafts aboard Washington state ferries. The Kitsap Sun reports Washington State Ferries has operated for 17 years with an alternative compliance plan that lets boats run with fewer rafts if other ferries are nearby to help in an emergency...

SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington state ferry system has struggled recently. The Seattle Times reports that soon after Washington State Ferries restored service to Bainbridge Island, another boat broke down Saturday. That slowed service on the Mukilteo to Clinton route...

SEATTLE (AP) — The state of Washington wants your help in naming the newest state ferry. The Seattle Times reports work on the next ferry begins in January and it's expected to begin service in 2018. Its name must have statewide significance and represent Washington's image and culture. The...

The two new Olympic Class, 144-car ferries now under construction are being named Tokitae and Samish.

Construction of two new Olympic Class 144-car ferries is under way and the Washington State Transportation Commission invites people statewide to get involved by submitting name ideas for the boats.