||| FROM THE SEATTLE TIMES ||| POSTED AT REQUEST OF THE COMMUNITY WATER TAXI |||
The sorry shape of the Washington State Ferries fleet increasingly leaves riders stranded. The crisis belongs to those state officials who responded, for more than a decade, with little more than feckless shrugs — all while the system deteriorated.Amid plummeting public confidence in these marine highways, some ferry communities are taking matters into their own hands. State leaders should help where they can.
**If you are reading theOrcasonian for free, thank your fellow islanders. If you would like to support theOrcasonian CLICK HERE to set your modestly-priced, voluntary subscription. Otherwise, no worries; we’re happy to share with you.**
I want to thanks The Seattle Times Editorial Board for reaching out to talk with us and for writing this piece and putting it out there.