September ferry rides in Washington bring calm waters golden light and quiet island escapes perfect for slowing down.

The commission charged with setting ferry fares approved an increase of 3% on Oct. 1 and increased next year's summer surcharge to 35% on all routes.

Fast ferry sailings between Kingston and Seattle have been canceled until further notice. Kitsap Transit forecasted such a disruption just one month ago. The Rich Passage 1 has been pulled from the ...

Not everyone is wagging their tail about the new policy. Some riders worry about allergies, nervous dogs or the occasional mess. The ferries have set a few rules: no paws on tables, no curling up in ...

Seattle ferry riders who use the Fauntleroy/Southworth “Triangle” line have a new ticketing system. “The afternoon commute is our busiest time,” said Brian Mannion from the Washington State Department ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation doled out $175 million to the nation's ferry providers, and Washington state received nearly $40 million.

The Washington State Ferry system is now using wireless WiMax to connect 15 boats near Seattle with on-shore antennas to bring Wi-Fi to ferry passengers. The system, which has been up and running for ...

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard says a windsurfer who found himself in need of help when his mast snapped called for help on his cell phone. The agency was able to ask a passing Washington state ferry to ...

As a long-time resident of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, I love to take weekend trips to Seattle. Flying anywhere has been an absolute pain these last few years, and I'm not sure the delays and ...