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Washington State Ferries warns of disruptions through Saturday amid high winds

Washington State Ferries warns of disruptions through Saturday amid high winds

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Washington State Ferries' fleet issues disrupt service on key routes

Washington State Ferries' fleet issues disrupt service on key routes

Washington State Ferries warns of disruptions through Saturday amid high winds

Washington State Ferries warns of disruptions through Saturday amid high winds

Ferries resume two-boat Seattle-Bremerton route before Seahawks game

Ferries resume two-boat Seattle-Bremerton route before Seahawks game

Seventy years ago today, we began operations following the state’s purchase of the ferry system from Puget Sound Navigation Company (Black Ball Line). Thanks to 70 years of well-trained crews, highly skilled staff and a focus on customer service, we've been proud to serve our state for seven decades! In celebration of 70 years of service, our 70th anniversary logo is being installed on each of our 21 vessels. https://wsdot.wa.gov/news/2021/06/01/washington-state-ferries-marks-70-years-service |

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Washington State Ferries busiest Thanksgiving week since 2019

Washington State Ferries busiest Thanksgiving week since 2019

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2 Washington State ferries out of service

2 Washington State ferries out of service

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Interested in making waves at Washington State Ferries? We are excited to announce two unique opportunities to join our team! We have openings for deckhands and terminal attendants, plus a few other positions. This is more than just a job — it’s a pathway to a rewarding maritime career with the largest ferry system in the United States. We are hosting virtual info sessions for those with questions. Info sessions will be held August 19 at 9 a.m., August 20 at 5:30 p.m. and August 23 at 11 a.m. Cl

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Pride of the PNW: Washington State Ferries an iconic part of Puget Sound life

Washington State Ferries service update

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Washington State Ferries begins winter schedule with Seattle-Bremerton changes

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Washington State Ferries work to keep up with mounting staffing issues

All operating ferries sounded their whistle at 11:11 a.m. today in honor of Veterans Day. We’re also flying a military branch or Merchant Marine flag and the POW/MIA flag on our vessels today. We're proud to employ many veterans. They bring invaluable skills from their time in service. One of our employee veterans says, "I am using the confidence I gained to confront new challenges." We’re grateful for the contributions veterans make each day and honored to have them on our team! | Washington St

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We're hiring! Apply at WSDOTjobs.com/ferries to work at the largest ferry system in the country! We provide both career advancement and work-life balance. New positions are added regularly. Please check weekly for job openings. | Washington State Ferries

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We saw the sign… at Klahowya Secondary School! A piece of our history has a new home! We donated a nameplate from the retired ferry Klahowya to @klahowyasecondaryschool. We were graced by talented student performances and joined by community leaders and school representatives for the ceremony and unveiling. Video description: a school band performing, a group of three students singing, a green cloth being pulled from a wooden sign that reads “Klahowya” and two people holding a poster with the WS

6.8K viewsFeb 28, 2025

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Ever wondered what our ferries look like under the water line? Well, here you go. The 57-year-old Kaleetan is taking a well-deserved break at Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes. The vessel is required to occassionally go into dry dock to ensure it’s in safe, working order and comply with U.S. Coast Guard requirements. Being out of the water allows for comprehensive inspections, repairs and maintenance that help prevent breakdowns and extend a boat’s lifespan. Kaleetan is scheduled to return to

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Anacortes to Friday Harbor feels ✨cinematic✨ | Washington State Ferries

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Washington State Ferry has adorable stowaway

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Florida shipyard to build WA's new ferries

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WSF looks for buyers as two historic ferries sit idle and decaying

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EEEEEEEEEEEEE-EEEEEEEEEEE-EEEEEEEE That’s dolphin for: Heads up Seattle/Bremerton commuters! We will be replacing two floating dolphin structures at our Bremerton terminal this winter. What’s a dolphin? A dolphin is a landing aid used to help our captains navigate into our docks. They are the structures that the vessel parks between when tied up to let riders on an off- think of them as giant bumpers. Because of this work, one vessel will need to dock overnight in Seattle while the work takes pl

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3 ferries out of service for maintenance, repairs

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2025 was one for the record. We welcomed over 20 million of you on board, poured over 85,000 pints of beer, and had countless whales and wildlife sightings. Thanks for sailing with us. We are looking forward to 2026! | Washington State Ferries

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There are some perks to working on the Salish Sea. One of them is seeing marine wildlife. Chief Mate Graham Dewitt spotted a pod of orcas on Sunday. To share the amazing sight with others, he recorded video while Kitsap was stopped so the killer whales could safely pass by during the Mukilteo/Clinton route sailing. What a treat! | Washington State Ferries

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We never plan on break downs, but we are always ready when it happens. Today, the Samish needed urgent repairs and our crew sprung into action, working tirelessly to get the vessel ready to get back into service. Repairs are ongoing and updates will be provided as we get them. Video description: a montage of photos of crews working on the Samish in the engine room. Text reads “3, 2, 1 GO Working hard on the Samish today” | Washington State Ferries

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It was a great summer, thanks to our crew, service planners, terminal employees, engineers, customer service, maintenance crews, and of course, our riders. To learn more about our summer ridership, click the link in our bio! Video description: Still shots of the interior and exterior of a ferry with text over top. The text reads: “The numbers are in... This summer we carried 500,000 more riders than in 2024. 7.4% increase from last year). Our busiest route? Seattle-Bainbridge! Nearly 150,000 mor

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Washington ferry prices increase Tuesday. Here's how much it'll cost to ride

This could be you 👀 Our spring schedule goes into effect on March 23rd. The only changes are to our Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes, all other schedules remain the same. You can check the schedule in our story highlights or in the link in bio. Huge shoutout to Nate Rooks (@nater_and_the_fleet) for this incredible video of these Biggs Killer Whales, shot from the Lopez Island terminal. Video description: Orcas jumping behind a stopped ferry. The text reads “moments that felt like Hozier’s yell

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Check out this wild video! A 100-foot, crewless “ghost boat” drifted through our Mukilteo terminal early this morning. Situations like this are not just unusual, they’re dangerous. An unlit vessel can create serious hazards on the water and put other boats and people at risk. This is why navigational lights on our ferries are so important. Tokitae had to approach the dock very carefully until the drifting vessel moved out of the way. Luckily, the boat did not cause any damage to our terminal. Ku

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