Washington state wants to quickly reboot the region's maritime transportation system with less expensive passenger-only ...

Budget writers in the Legislature on Monday declared their intent to eventually buy more hybrid electric ferries to ...

The Mosquito Fleet Act, a bill sponsored by Rep. Greg Nance, could restore historic routes like San Juan Islands to Sidney, ...

Beginning March 1, a 3% fee will be charged on credit or debit cards used to buy ferry fares. The charge won't apply to people who use ORCA cards or cash.

Paying with cash will be the only way to avoid the new fee.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The state ferries Klahowya (center right) and Hyak (left center) are taking up valuable space at the Eagle Harbor maintenance yard ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A legislative lifeline appears to be on the way for the struggling Washington State Ferry system. Crippled by budget cuts, an aging fleet and now the pandemic, the ferries have been ...

Riding the ferry is about to get a little more expensive if you pay with plastic.

The vessels are lingering on the market as Washington State Ferries scrutinizes potential buyers. Past purchases haven’t always ended well. If you have ever wanted to own an iconic Washington state ...