https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/washington-state-ferries-to-suspend-edmonds-kingston-routeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/washington-state-ferries-to-suspend-edmonds-kingston-routehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/washington-state-ferries-to-suspend-edmonds-kingston-route#u112178Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:25:49 +0000Washington 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 mattersWashington State Ferries moves millions of passengers annually acr