Crew call-outs cause major disruptions to state ferry service, 72% not in operation — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/crew-call-outs-cause-major-disruptions-to-state-ferry-service-72-not-in-operationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Washington State Ferries face major disruptions due to crew call-outshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/crew-call-outs-cause-major-disruptions-to-state-ferry-service-72-not-in-operationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/crew-call-outs-cause-major-disruptions-to-state-ferry-service-72-not-in-operation#u109784Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:50:48 +0000A significant number of Washington State Ferries are not in operation due to crew call-outs, with 72% of the service disrupted. The disruptions are caused by an apparent 'sick-out' by engine room workers over wages. Multiple sailings have been cancelled, causing serious disruptions to ferry routes across Puget Sound. The situation is expected to improve soon, with ferry service possibly resuming the next day.Why it mattersThe disruptions to Washington State Ferries are significant because they provide crucial transportation links across Puget Sound, impacting daily commutes and regio