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…
We receive on a weekly basis an e-newsletter from David Moseley, assistant secretary for the Washington State Ferries. In Friday’s 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…
Washington State Ferries has decided that it will no longer consider moving the Mukilteo ferry terminal to Edmonds or Everett. The ferry system announced in October that it was looking at options for upgrading or replacing the Mukilteo ferry terminal with one that provides better access to train and bus connections, and that one possibility…
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…
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…
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.
Washington State Ferries staff left Edmonds Wednesday night secure in the knowledge that city officials aren’t interested in absorbing the additional ferry traffic from Clinton ferry run. Mayor Mike Cooper and Economic Development Director Stephen Clifton both delivered that message loud and clear during a public meeting the ferry system held in the Edmonds City…
Washington State Ferries will hold a public meeting from 5-6:30 p.m. tonight in City Council Chambers, 250 5th Ave. N. to discuss the possibility of moving the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry run to Edmonds. (Note the location change from City Hall to the Council Chambers.) The ferry system announced a few weeks ago it was looking at…
Some important dates for citizens this week in Edmonds, as the Washington State Ferries comes to town with a public meeting to receive feedback on a proposal that could include relocating the Clinton ferry run from Mukilteo to Edmonds. That meeting happens from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Edmonds City Council Chambers, but on Tuesday city…
While several key topics were discussed at Tuesday night’s Edmonds City Council meeting, the one that is likely to be of most interest to residents wasn’t even on the agenda: Mayor Mike Cooper’s strongly worded opposition to Edmonds becoming a replacement site for the Mukilteo ferry terminal, an idea that’s been considered by the Washington…
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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…
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…
If your Fourth of July travels include a Washington State ferry, make sure your fireworks pass the sniff test. An important part of the overall security for the ferry system is the use of Washington State Patrol (WSP) explosive detection canine teams, the ferry system reports. These dogs are trained to sniff out explosives, which…
 Washington State Ferries employees who rescued two divers in distress at the Edmonds dive park on March 27 were honored Tuesday by the U.S. Coast Guard, which presented them with a Public Service Award. The award is one of the highest honors the Coast Guard gives to civilians, and reflects the USCG’s commitment to…
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday will present a Public Service Award to Washington State Department of Transportation ferry crew members for their role in rescuing two divers in distress at the Edmonds dive park March 27, and performing CPR to resuscitate one of the divers. The Public Service Award is one the highest honors…
Updated to include latest ferry information: A 37-year-old Edmonds woman died Saturday morning after she was struck by a northbound Burlington Northern train on the Edmonds waterfront. According to Edmonds Police Sgt. Don Anderson, Edmonds police were called to the scene at 5:40 a.m. Saturday. The female pedestrian was found dead on the tracks approximately…
Washington State Ferries canceled a sailing from Edmonds Wednesday after a car leaving the ferry Puyallup grazed a ferry worker, My Edmonds News online news partner The Seattle Times has reported. According to ferry security, the worker received minor injuries when the car struck him. He was taken to a hospital for evaluation, the Times…
Washington State Department of Transportation staff will update the Edmonds City Council Tuesday night on a project to build a pedestrian bridge aimed at providing a safe walking route for those going to and from the Edmonds Ferry Terminal Building. The council meeting starts an hour earlier than usual — at 6 p.m. — in the council chambers…
The Edmonds City Council will welcome in 2010 with full agenda Tuesday night, including administering the oath of office to newly elected councilmembers, electing a new council president and hearing a presentation — rescheduled from last month — on a proposed vehicle reservation system for Washington State Ferries, including the Edmonds-Kingston run. The council will…
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.
