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WSF explains challenges in running inter-island route: ‘We expect this situation to improve’
FOLLOWING IS AN ARTICLE WRITTEN BY WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES Wednesday, September 4, 2024 “Navigating Staffing Challenges: The Realities Behind WSF’s Interisland Service” Washington State Ferries (WSF) is committed to increased reliability on the San Juan Islands’ Inter-island route, but faces significant challenges, sometimes daily, in doing so. We hope this overview helps our customers understand…
Reichert Calls for New “Clean Diesel” Ferries Now
In an exclusive interview by CNL2 TV, GOP Governor candidate Dave Reichert called for new diesel ferries, and expressed support for a public-private run inter island water taxi service, as a stop-gap measure. He hopes for bipartisanship with a Democrat-led legislature, but also would work closely with mayors.
BC Ferries Buying Four ‘Zero-emission’ Vessels
In addition to the six new hybrid electric “Island Class” vessels that BC Ferries put into service in the past five years, the agency is now ordering four new battery electric ferries to be used on small-volume and shorter routes. At the same time, the agency is also commissioning the building of the accompanying battery-charging…
IMPASSE TO BE BROKEN: WSF Engineers’ union and State of Washington enter arbitration today
Friday, August 23, 2024 Washington State Ferries’ engine room crew represented by their union, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association, and state negotiators in the Washington Office of Financial Management reached an impasse in bargaining over terms and conditions of their contract. They begin interest arbitration today, Friday, August 23. Arbitration is expected to be complete by next Friday,…
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BREAKING: San Juan County Council Agrees to Phone Governor Jay Inslee – Will Ask Gov to Declare State of Emergency in WSF Service in San Juans
In a San Juan County Council “workshop meeting” this morning, the Council agreed that the deteriorated quality of the services of Washington State Ferries — especially the inter-island service — has now risen to a “state of emergency.” The word “emergency” was uttered 10 times during the approximately 40-minute-long discussion. No vote was taken, but…
Justin Paulsen sheds light on what San Juan County might ask for in a Governor’s executive order – Is worried about curbed service’s impact on County Fair
A CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE This CNL2 interview was recorded a week ago. CNL2 chose not to publish this interview until San Juan County Council chair Jane Fuller felt it would not get in the way of her attempts to negotiate with the Governor’s Office. This is a fast-changing situation,…