Ferguson, WA

Gov. Ferguson lays out plan for Washington ferries recovery
Governor Bob Ferguson laid out his plan to restore full ferry service by this summer, and he wants the state legislature to include $28 million for the ferries in the budget.
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.
Ferguson delays WA hybrid electric ferry conversions to restore pre-pandemic service
The first hybrid electric ferry, however, is still on track to launch in June. Despite the conversion process taking 22 months longer than the initially planned year.
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.
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.
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 slows electric ferry conversion to restore service by summer
Ferguson explained that the delay is part of a larger strategy to fully restore ferry service by this summer. Converting the ferries would require them to be out of service for an extended period, disrupting service.
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.
WA Gov. Ferguson expected to announce plan for future of state's ferries
On Thursday, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to announce updates on the future of Washington State Ferries.
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Gov. Ferguson giving update on future of Washington's ferries
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