https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ferry-service-snarled-across-puget-sound-region-amid-engine-worker-sick-outContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ferry-service-snarled-across-puget-sound-region-amid-engine-worker-sick-outhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ferry-service-snarled-across-puget-sound-region-amid-engine-worker-sick-out#u109623Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:41:30 +0000Ferry services across the Puget Sound region have been significantly disrupted due to an apparent 'sick-out' by engine room workers. The disruptions began on October 5, 2026, and have resulted in the cancellation or heavy limitation of ferry routes. The Washington State Ferries system has been particularly affected, with multiple routes experiencing serious disruptions. The cause of the sick-out is reported to be related to wages.Why it mattersThe disruptions to ferry services are significant as they impact daily commutes and travel plans for thousands of people in the Puget Sound re