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Washington State Ferries Halt 72% of Service After 23 Engineers Call Out Sick
local-news6 days ago

Washington State Ferries Halt 72% of Service After 23 Engineers Call Out Sick

On Monday, October 5, 2026, Washington State Ferries (WSF) suspended 13 of its 18 vessels after 23 engine room employees called in sick and remaining qualified staff refused to cover shifts. The disruption caused massive delays across Puget Sound, with Governor Bob Ferguson demanding full service restoration by Tuesday morning, which was largely achieved. The incident highlights chronic staffing shortages, excessive overtime, and wage disparities between above-deck and below-deck workers, though the union denied coordinating the absence.

via TheStranger.com|
#labor-dispute#local-news#meba-union
transportation6 days ago

Railroad Work Forces Suspension of Edmonds-Kingston Ferry Route Amid Post-Sick-Out Recovery

Washington State Ferries will suspend the Edmonds-Kingston route from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday for critical BNSF railroad work. This closure follows a major Monday service disruption caused by 23 engineers calling out sick, which left 13 of 18 boats out of service. Governor Bob Ferguson confirmed most routes resumed Tuesday, but the Edmonds-Kingston line remains suspended due to infrastructure needs.

via MyNorthwest.com|
#bnsf-railroad#bob-ferguson#meba-union
Ferry Service Restored After Union-Backed Sick-Out Halts Puget Sound Routes
transportation8 days ago

Ferry Service Restored After Union-Backed Sick-Out Halts Puget Sound Routes

Washington State Ferries resumed full operations on Tuesday morning after a major service disruption on Monday caused by a coordinated sick-out among engine room workers. Governor Bob Ferguson confirmed that most routes are running normally, with only minor cancellations due to residual staffing issues. The Monday shutdown, which took 13 of 18 boats out of service, stemmed from 23 employees calling in sick and other qualified staff refusing to cover shifts. While the governor blamed the union for causing harm to residents, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) described the action as a 'frantic cry for help' due to chronic understaffing and excessive overtime demands.

via KUOW|
#bob-ferguson#labor-dispute#meba-union
Engineer Sick-Out Halts 72% of Washington State Ferries, Governor Intervenes
local-news8 days ago

Engineer Sick-Out Halts 72% of Washington State Ferries, Governor Intervenes

Washington State Ferries (WSF) suspended 72% of its routes on Monday, October 5, after 23 engine-room employees called out sick and remaining qualified staff refused to cover the shifts. The disruption affected major corridors, including Seattle to Bainbridge Island and Anacortes to the San Juan Islands. Governor Ferguson met with union representatives and promised full service restoration by Tuesday morning.

via KOMO|
#commute-disruption#governor-ferguson#labor-dispute
Coordinated Weekend Closures Hit I-5, I-405, and SR 520 Across Puget Sound
local-news10 days ago

Coordinated Weekend Closures Hit I-5, I-405, and SR 520 Across Puget Sound

Multiple major road closures and lane reductions are scheduled across the Puget Sound region from Friday night through Monday morning, affecting Interstates 5 and 405, State Route 520, and State Route 99. The disruptions stem from simultaneous infrastructure projects, including bridge preservation, drainage improvements, and paving work. Drivers are advised to expect significant congestion and plan alternative routes, particularly for trips to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the eastside.

via KOMO|
#construction#local-news#puget-sound
local-news13 days ago

Puget Sound Quake Rattles Region, Prompting Transit Delays and Seismic Risk Debate

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Port Orchard, Washington, on Tuesday afternoon, causing widespread shaking across the Puget Sound region. The tremor, which occurred at a depth of roughly 16.7 miles, was felt from Issaquah to Olympia, with over 6,000 people reporting the event. While no injuries or significant damage were reported, the quake prompted temporary disruptions to Sound Transit services and reignited public discussion regarding the region's seismic vulnerabilities, particularly concerning the Seattle Fault.

via MyNorthwest.com|
#earthquake#local-news#puget-sound
4.2-magnitude quake rattles Puget Sound from Seattle to Olympia, no damage reported
local-news14 days ago

4.2-magnitude quake rattles Puget Sound from Seattle to Olympia, no damage reported

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck the Puget Sound region on Tuesday afternoon, centered near Wauna, Washington. The tremor was widely felt across the region, including in Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia, but no injuries or significant damage were reported. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates a 37% chance of a magnitude 3 aftershock within the next week.

via KOMO|
#earthquake#gig-harbor#local-news
Puget Sound shark wrestling leads to charges in Washington
crime2 months ago

Puget Sound shark wrestling leads to charges in Washington

Washington man Connor Seifert, 27, is charged in Pierce County with nine counts of unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree and one count of making a false or misleading statement to a public servant after allegedly illegally catching and wrestling protected bluntnose sixgill and broadnose sevengill sharks in Puget Sound. Officers say removing sharks from the water harms pups in pregnant mothers and that Puget Sound acts as a nursery for these species. He faces misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor penalties, with fines up to $1,000 per misdemeanor and up to $5,000 per gross misdemeanor, plus potential jail time if convicted.

via Fox News|
#crime#law-enforcement#puget-sound
Atlantic-origin contagious cancer hits Puget Sound clams, signaling marine disease risk
science3 months ago

Atlantic-origin contagious cancer hits Puget Sound clams, signaling marine disease risk

Scientists identified a fast-spreading case of bivalve transmissible neoplasia in Puget Sound soft-shell clams, with genetic evidence linking the outbreak to Atlantic Coast lineages; infection rates at two sites surpassed 75% by 2024, and environmental DNA found cancer-related material in nearby waters, highlighting potential impacts on marine ecosystems and coastal communities and prompting monitoring of disease spread in wild shellfish.

via Yahoo|
#atlantic-coast#bivalve-transmissible-neoplasia#contagious-cancer
Meta trims about 1,400 jobs across Puget Sound
business4 months ago

Meta trims about 1,400 jobs across Puget Sound

Meta plans to lay off approximately 1,395 workers in Washington this summer, with about 699 jobs at its Bellevue campus, plus cuts at Seattle and Redmond offices and 231 remote WA employees. Separations start July 22, with pay and benefits through the date. The company says changes vary by team—including layoffs, open role closures, and shifting staff to business-critical priorities—as part of broader cuts tied to AI investments.

via KING5.com|
#bellevue#business#layoffs