Updated at 10:30  a.m.,  Jan. 7

Washington State Ferries (WSF) announced this morning, Jan. 7,  ” The 10:15 a.m. departure from Anacortes to Orcas is  operat ing  25 minutes behind schedule doe to heavier than normal marine traffic.

“This will affect the 11:30 a.m. departure from Orcas, and the 12:40 p.m. departure from Anacortes.”

Due to repairs on the Yakima,  sailings from Anacortes to the San Juan Islands were canceled yesterday.

WSF said, “We apologize for the inconvenience. Updates will occur when more information becomes available.”

The WSF Web Site is at  www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

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