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Road to Port Orchard Remains a Trouble Spot in Bad Weather
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
Highway 166 was the only major victim of the rainstorm that hit Kitsap late Wednesday, and it was closed for less than 24 hours. Full story »
Legislator Asks Riders to Come Up With Plan C for State Ferries
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
Plan B, which assumes no new ferry revenue and cuts one of Bremerton's two boats, receives a cool reception at the public hearing. Full story »
Future of Ferries at Stake; Are Bremerton, Kitsap Ready?
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
The legislative session that starts Monday will determine the future of the Washington State Ferries, but an organized Kitsap-based lobbying effort has yet to emerge. Full story »
Legislative Ferry Group Hears Governor's Plan, Then Disbands
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
Three lawmakers who represent Kitsap County got a chance to unload on plans to eviscerate the system first. Full story »
State Trying to Shift Ferry Costs to Kitsap, Commissioners Say
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009
County officials say the state ferries’ ‘Plan A’ is a better deal for Kitsap — and a major lobbying effort may be required to support it. Full story »
Public's Turn to Chime in on Long-Range Ferry Strategy
Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009
Input from meetings beginning this week will help the system come up with a final plan to present to the Legislature next month. Full story »
Bremerton-Seattle Route Back to Two Boats
Friday, Jan. 2, 2009
The Hyak is running again and will make a 5:30 p.m. run from Bremerton Full story »
Bremerton-Seattle Boat Repaired After Missing Morning Runs
Friday, Jan. 2, 2009
Rudder problems sidelined the Hyak for much of Friday, leaving the Bremerton run with just one boat.
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State to Begin Work on Highway 16 Interchange
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
Work on the intersection of Highway 16 and I-5 will cause periodic lane closures. Full story »
Bremerton Ferry Committee Members Sought
Monday, Dec. 29, 2008
Members of the panel represent ferry riders to several state groups. Full story »
State Ferry System Dreams Big With Driver-Friendly ‘Plan A'
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008
The ferry system’s Plan A would expand car ferry service to Kitsap communities. But paying for it could be painful.
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State Envisions More Foot Ferries — on County's Dime
Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
A long-range draft plan announced recently could mean fewer WSF boats for Kitsap County.
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Bremerton Riders to Get a Heads-Up on Ferry Service Changes
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008
Washington State Ferries released the "emergency service disruptions" plan this week. But the Bremerton-Seattle route may still lose a vessel when a ferry on another run breaks down. Full story »
Special Boat for Truckers During Hood Canal Bridge Closure
Friday, Dec. 19, 2008
The special ferry between Port Townsend and Edmonds will help move products to and from the local paper mill and other businesses. Full story »
Kitsap Transit May Bump Up Fares to Preserve Level of Service
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008
Riders have urged Kitsap Transit to come up with a new plan that relies on fare increases more than service cuts. A final plan will be put forth to the Transit's board at a Tuesday public meeting. Full story »
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