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Washington State Ferries Cut Routes After Workers Call In Sick

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 1:14 AM UTC · How we work

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Washington State Ferries cancelled or reduced most routes after 23 engine-room workers called in sick.
Thirteen of the 18 vessels (72% of the fleet) were out of service.
All qualified employees declined to fill the vacant shifts, according to Washington State Ferries.
Governor Bob Ferguson said the disruptions deeply affect Washingtonians and he is meeting ferry leaders.

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Washington State Ferries cancelled or reduced most routes after 23 engine-room workers called in sick.
Thirteen of the 18 vessels (72% of the fleet) were out of service.
All qualified employees declined to fill the vacant shifts, according to Washington State Ferries.
Governor Bob Ferguson said the disruptions deeply affect Washingtonians and he is meeting ferry leaders.