Washington State Ferries to suspend Edmonds/Kingston route
Washington State Ferries suspended the Edmonds/Kingston route as a job action by engine room workers created widespread travel disruptions across the Puget Sound region. Twenty-three engineers called out sick in a wage-related protest, forcing major cancellations and leaving commuters stranded. While several other ferry routes are returning to regular service, the Edmonds/Kingston crossing remains completely shut down for the day. Officials continue battling lingering operational fallout from the staffing shortage.
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- ✓ Washington State Ferries canceled sailings and disrupted service across the Puget Sound region due to an engine worker sick-out over wages.
- ✓ Twenty-three engineers called out sick, causing lingering disruptions across the ferry network.
What changed
Washington State Ferries announced the complete suspension of the Edmonds/Kingston route following the engine room staff walkout.
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Washington State Ferries Suspends Edmonds/Kingston Route
Washington State Ferries suspended the Edmonds/Kingston route as a job action by engine room workers created widespread travel disruptions across the Puget Sound region. Twenty-three engineers called out sick in a wage-related protest, forcing major cancellations and leaving commuters stranded. While several other ferry routes are returning to regular service, the Edmonds/Kingston crossing remains completely shut down for the day. Officials continue battling lingering operational fallout from the staffing shortage.
Why it matters
Washington State Ferries moves millions of passengers annually across the Puget Sound, making the system a critical component of regional transit. Unexpected labor actions by specialized marine engineers immediately cripple vessel operations because Coast Guard staffing mandates prevent ships from sailing without certified crew members. Wage disputes have historically strained labor relations within the ferry system.
What is confirmed
- Washington State Ferries canceled sailings and disrupted service across the Puget Sound region due to an engine worker sick-out over wages.
- Twenty-three engineers called out sick, causing lingering disruptions across the ferry network.
Still unconfirmed
- The Edmonds/Kingston route is shut down all day Monday and specific morning departures are affected on Tuesday.
What to watch next
- Updates from Washington State Ferries on when engine workers will return to duty
- Resumption schedules for the suspended Edmonds/Kingston route
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (6)
- KING5.com — Engine room 'sick-out' over wages causes major Washington State Ferries cancellations, disruptions
- kuow.org — Ferry service snarled across Puget Sound region amid engine worker sick out
- MyNorthwest.com — Washington State Ferries still face lingering disruptions after 23 engineers call out sick
- MyNorthwest.com — Washington State Ferries to suspend Edmonds/Kingston route
- The Seattle Times — Most ferry routes resuming regular service, but some are still canceled
- www.edmondsbeacon.com — Sick-out shuts down Edmonds/Kingston route all day Monday - Edmonds Beacon
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