Edmonds Ferry

Edmonds terry traffic to be rerouted Nov 18-19

As part of Burlington Northerns project to repair railroad tracks near the Edmonds Ferry Terminal, Main Street near the Edmonds Terminal will be closed from 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, until 6 p.m. Saturday Nov. 19. During this closure, ferry traffic will be rerouted from the upper holding lanes, using Dayton and Railroad avenues. Vehicles [...]
Written on November 10, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,Edmonds Traffic,News | Leave a comment

What’s that crane doing on the Edmonds waterfront?

For those who are wondering about the crane on the Edmonds waterfront, we found the answer: The Washington State Ferries is replacing a timber offshore landing device with a standard steel device. The current device is old and needs to be replaced before it breaks and prevents ferries from docking at the Edmonds Terminal, the ferry system said. In [...]
Written on September 12, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

Edmonds ferry workers, public come to aid of passenger in distress

We receive on a weekly basis an e-newsletter from David Moseley, assistant secretary for the Washington State Ferries. In Fridays issue was this story of heroism that occurred on the Ferry Spokane during its Edmonds-Kingston run Wednesday night: "One of our walk-on passengers boarding in Edmonds lost consciousness in the overhead walkway. Under the direction [...]
Written on July 29, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

Sound Transit launches new Edmonds Station for train commuters

Calling it "just the kind of access thats key for our community," Edmonds Mayor Mike Cooper and other dignitaries gathered Friday morning to dedicate the new Edmonds Sound Transit rail station directly across from the Edmonds ferry terminal. Edmonds Sounder train riders had been using a temporary station located south of the Amtrak station while [...]
Written on July 8, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,Edmonds Ferry,Edmonds Transportation,News | 10 Comments

State Patrol K-9 units to sniff out illegal fireworks this week

The Washington State Patrol reminds those riding on Washington State Ferries that an important part of the overall security for the ferry system is the use of patrol explosive detection canine teams. These dogs are trained to sniff out explosives, which includes legal and illegal fireworks, the patrol adds, so ferry customers in vehicles carrying [...]
Written on June 27, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Edmonds boy, 16, jumps off ferry

Updated at 6:33 p.m. The Washington State Patrol confirmed that a 16-year-old Edmonds boy jumped off the ferry near Kingston this afternoon but was rescued and not hurt. Washington State Ferries personnel, using a rescue boat, pulled the boy from the water after he jumped. The ferry was pulling into the Kingston dock when the [...]
Written on June 24, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News,Public Safety | Leave a comment

Monday afternoon’s Edmonds-Kingston ferry departures delayed

Mondays 3:10 p.m. departure from Kingston and the 3:55 p.m. Edmonds departure have been canceled due to necessary vessel repairs, the Washington State Ferries said.
Written on June 6, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

Updated: Spokane back in service on Edmonds-Kingston run Monday night

Updated at 7: 15 p.m. Necessary repairs have been completed on the ferry Spokane and it will return to service with the 7:45 p.m. sailing Monday from Kingston, Washington State Ferries said. The ferry system originally said that the Spokane would be out of service for the remainder of Monday evening on the Edmonds-Kingston route. [...]
Written on May 23, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

Long waits for Edmonds ferry commuters this afternoon

Long waits for afternoon ferry commuters are expected on the Edmonds-Kingston route for the rest of Monday because of repairs to the ferry Spokane, according to The Seattle Times, an online news partner of My Edmonds News. The reduction in service to one ferry created two-hour waits Monday morning at the Kingston terminal, according to [...]
Written on May 23, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

Edmonds-Kingston ferry delays this morning

The ferry Spokane was taken out of the service on the Edmonds-Kingston run today, resulting in a reported two-hour delay in ferry service from the Kingston terminal to Edmonds.
Written on May 23, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | 1 Comment

Edmonds Historical Museum presents Library Exhibit through July 17

Come explore the pages of Edmonds’ history through libraries, books and printing at the Edmonds Historical Museum Carnegie Library Centennial exhibit, open now through July 17. The exhibit traces the history of Edmonds’ first public library, which opened its doors in February 1911 and now houses the museum, located at 118 5th Ave. N. Exhibit [...]
Written on May 11, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,Edmonds History,News | Leave a comment

Want to skip long ferry lines? New sailing schedule tool shows you how

Ferry riders can avoid the busiest times and skip long lines with a new tool that highlights the best times to catch a ferry. Washington State Ferries announced that is has added color-coded sailing schedules to its website that pinpoint the least and most congested sailing times for drive-on passengers. “We’re excited about this new tool,” [...]
Written on April 7, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

Reminder: Starting Friday, expect heavy Edmonds ferry traffic

Starting Friday, Edmonds residents should brace themselves for an influx of ferry traffic when the Mukilteo ferry terminal shuts down for extensive preservation work, and a temporary Edmonds-Clinton run is established. The Washington State Department of Transportation will close the Mukilteo Terminal Friday through Sunday on March 18-20, March 25-27 and April 1-3. During the [...]
Written on March 16, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

Edmonds scenic: The ferry in black and white

Written on February 8, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

Reardon, Cooper comment on Governor’s plan for ferries

My Edmonds News online news partner The Seattle Times reports that Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire wants to transfer the control and responsibility for the state ferry system to a new Puget Sound regional ferry district, which would be able to tax residents in Western Washington counties served by ferries. The ferry district proposal includes all or portions of [...]
Written on January 6, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds City Government,Edmonds Ferry,News | 6 Comments

Edmonds-Kingston ferry delays today due to abandoned vehicle

Update: As of 3:20 p.m. the ferry is back on schedule. According to the Washington State Ferries, the 12:55 p.m. ferry from Kingston to Edmonds departed 15 minutes late due to an abandoned vehicle on board the vessel Walla Walla. This will affect the 1:40 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. departures from Edmonds, and the 2:30 [...]
Written on December 27, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry | Leave a comment

Edmonds-Kingston ferry run down to one boat until further notice Sunday

It could be a long wait for passengers taking the Edmonds-Kingston ferry Sunday. The Washington State ferry system has reported that the ferry Spokane has been taken out of service until necessary repairs can be completed. As a result, the Puyallup will operate one-boat service with the following sailings until further notice: 10:30 a.m., 12:05 [...]
Written on November 21, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

Edmonds ferry terminal walkway will be out of service Tuesday

According to the Washington State Ferries, the overhead walkway at the Edmonds Terminal will be taken out of service on Tuesday due to necessary maintenance. Passengers will load and unload via the auto deck for the 10:20 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. departures from Edmonds.
Written on November 8, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

Edmonds ferry dock repairs made; service resumes

Ferry service is back to normal on the Edmonds-Kingston run, after a mechanical failure Sunday morning at the Edmonds ferry terminal.
Written on November 7, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

Edmonds being considered as replacement site for Mukilteo ferry terminal

Washington State Ferries is looking at options for upgrading or replacing the Mukilteo ferry terminal with one that provides better access to train and bus connections, and one possibility is moving the terminal from Mukilteo to either Everett or Edmonds. You can learn more about the "multimodal ferry terminal" concepts that the ferry system is [...]
Written on October 11, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | 14 Comments

Ferry riders to be surveyed starting Thursday

The Washington State Transportation Commission announced Tuesday it will be surveying ferry riders -- including those on the Edmonds-Kingston route -- in late July/early August about their recreational travel activities, tariff issues, reservation system, out-of-state surcharges, general customer satisfaction with Washington State Ferries, and possible future amenities. "The information collected will influence and inform critical [...]
Written on July 27, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

Starting today, it will cost you more to ride a ferry

Beginning today, fares on Washington State Ferries will go up 2.5 percent. Walk-on passengers will now pay $7.10 for a round trip, up from $6.90. Car and driver fares will rise be $12.15 each way, up from $11.85.
Written on January 1, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Ferry,News | Leave a comment

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