Nguyễn, Liias address Vashon ferry disruptions with WSF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 25, 2023  Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov  OLYMPIA – Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-White Center) and Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett) met with leaders at Washington State Ferries (WSF) Thursday to address repeated route delays and cancelations impacting constituents on Vashon Island.   WSF officials said these challenges are an industry-wide reality, but promising changes are on the horizon thanks to new legislation passed during the 2023 legislative session.   “The two main struggles plaguing our ferry system right now are staffing and maintenance. This session, we prioritized legislation to boost recruitment of new staff, promote existing staff, and procure new boats so we can ...

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