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March 7, 2025

Ferguson puts ferry conversion on hold

  • The governor wants to fully restore domestic ferry service by this summer.
    • By LISA LANNIGAN
    Editor

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    The Jumbo Mark II-class ferry Wenatchee, shown here in 2008, has been out of service since work began in September of 2023 to convert it to hybrid-electric power.

    Gov. Bob Ferguson announced yesterday that he will delay the hybrid-electric conversion of two of the state's largest ferries, allowing the vessels to return to service.


     
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