Podcasts about Washington State Ferries

Almost 2000 of the 6000 jobs cut at Microsoft last week were Washington workers. Tech hiring boomed during the pandemic, but those days are over.. recently there’s been a steady flow of layoffs in the industry. But the most recent cuts may be happening for different reasons. KUOW Labor and Economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here to help explain what’s driving the layoffs and talk about the employment outlook in the tech sector. Register for the Washington State Ferries meeting here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines from the week of January 8, 2025    - Washington State Ferries cracking down on pet policy    - San Juan County swears in new elected officials    - Nail-biter Wins for Lobos Basketball    - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log  

What’s Trending: Wildfires in Eastern Washington have caused smog in the Seattle area. In Spanaway, a woman opened fire on a carjacker after she shot her girlfriend. CNN’s Jake Tapper says he’s “revolted” by the “gross smear” of JD Vance. The family of an explorer who died in the Titan Submersible implosion is suing an Everett company for negligence and wrongful death. // Big Local: Lynnwood police arrest a woman for an ‘elaborate’ gift card scam. Yelm community members are trying to raise money for the school district sports program. Jason has more details on yesterday’s story about a birth on the Washington State Ferries. //  ‘The Lord of The Rings’ star Kate Blanchett claims ‘no one got paid anything’ to make blockbuster film.

A Republican candidate for Governor says he won't endorse the leading GOP candidate, Seattle City Council makes two big decisions, and Washington State Ferries employees are tasked with a lot... But how about helping deliver a baby? It's our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week… People can't stop yelling at Washington State Ferries employees because the ferry system is in rough shape. Complaints of crowd crush at Capitol Hill Block Party overshadowed what was supposed to be a fun weekend. And what's the phrase? Nothing is certain but death and taxes. Here in Seattle, we can add a Mariners implosion to the list. The Ms coughed up a playoff spot in record time. Too Beautiful To Live Podcast Co-Host Andrew Walsh and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret Brennan on the candidacy of Kamala Harris and Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to the US // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – Special edition memorializing Matt Driscoll // Mike Poland on the big eruption at Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone Park // Carol Connolly on the present danger of wildfires in our state // Gee Scott on Barack Obama's endorsement of Kamala Harris for President // Steve Nevey from Washington State Ferries on the state of the ferry system // The Rick Rizzs Show – Rick Rizzs on the big trade for Randy Arozarena

3pm - 8000 Drivers Fled Cops During No-Pursuit Era // The latest target for meth burglars?  Fire Hydrants // Calmer waters ahead for Washington State Ferries? // Idaho bar goes viral, sparks outrage for “Heterosexual Awesomeness Month” // The Viral Story About a Defendant Driving With a Suspended License Was Fake News

6pm - 8000 Drivers Fled Cops During No-Pursuit Era // The latest target for meth burglars?  Fire Hydrants // Calmer waters ahead for Washington State Ferries? // Have Americans forgotten their manners? Alarming study reveals how many of us still say ‘please’ // The Viral Story About a Defendant Driving With a Suspended License Was Fake News

Troubled Washington ferry system becomes an issue in the governor's race. Washington Republican candidate for governor Dave Reichert is blasting Gov. Jay Inslee over ongoing issues plaguing Washington State Ferries. https://tinyurl.com/ypejyc9x #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonStateFerries #WashingtonGovernorRace #WashingtonRepublicanCandidateForGovernor #DaveReichert #GovJayInslee #WSDOTEmployees #COVID19VaccineMandate #WashingtonFerrySystem #WashingtonState #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

3pm - Head of Washington State Ferries to step down after tumultuous year on the water // Departing Sound Transit CEO gets huge payout // Over 50 Edmonds businesses vandalized with anti-Jewsih graffiti // TSA to start rolling out ‘self service checkpoints’ early 2024 // Colorado Supreme Court blocks Trump from primary ballot

What’s Trending: Washington State Ferries head is resigning as a colossal failure, Bruce Harrell intros new council and the problems behind the Mariners TV deal.  LongForm: Jon Scholes is president & CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association gives his thoughts on the complete revamp of the Seattle City Council.  Quick Hit: The controversy surrounding a transgender UW women's volleyball recruit. 

Discover how RV travel on Washington State Ferries can open up a world of new destinations and breathtaking experiences. Join us for a thrilling ride across scenic waterways, where the adventure begins the moment your RV sets sail.In this Pit Stop episode, we're joined by a special guest and seasoned expert, David, a terminal manager for the Washington State Ferry system. David shares invaluable insights, guiding us through the essentials of ferry travel with your RV. From making reservations to identifying routes, David goes the extra mile, providing additional tips and tricks that simplify your travel days, making RV exploration via ferry both simple and enjoyable.Unlock the secrets to stress-free RV travel on Washington State Ferries with David's expert advice. Don't miss this episode—it's your ticket to a seamless, scenic, and unforgettable journey through the enchanting waterways of the Pacific Northwest.

What’s Trending: #Bidenomics leads to increased pressure on local food banks,  Jayapal is basically doing PR for Hamas at this point and The Marvels bombs big time. Big Local: More colossal failures from Washington State Ferries and local media ignores a Pro-Israel rally in Bellevue. You Pick: Rantz tears into a TV station for only highlighting superficial aspects of a foster kid. 

Top Stories - 38% of Washington State Ferries out of service, Tacoma renters rights bill poised to pass, Seahawks score a victory over the Commanders.//Guest: Dave Wyman from Seattle Sports on the Seahawks.//Woman arrested for stealing cash and presents by crashing weddings.

What’s Trending: There was a large encampment fire near an I-5 on-ramp in Seattle, this is another reason to get your vote in today, these are the issues that can be fixed with the proper leaders elected. The Washington State Ferries are delaying their winter reservations due to their website being down, an exotic animal sanctuary is about to be shut down due to permits and one neighbor lawsuit // Big Local: The Lynnwood Police Department are investigating 3 armed robberies that occurred in public parking lots, 3 subjects were arrested in related crimes, the police are trying to tie them to previous crimes. Elusive Mart & Vape have suffered two smash and grab robberies that left thousands of dollars in damages along with cash and some products. A Mexican grocery store in Everett might be forced to close by Sound Transit //  Minnesota Vikings quarterback had one of his TikTok videos go viral where he described how he gets through the airport to his gate in just minutes

Tremors felt from an earthquake around the area over the weekend, ads on Washington State Ferries, the Israeli - Palestinian conflict escalates and demonstraters in our area clash over the issue.//Guest: Jack Stein on a photo scandal involving one of President Biden's brothers.//Early birds earning more than night owls.

Top Stories - tremors felt from an earthquake around the area over the weekend, ads on Washington State Ferries, the Israeli - Palestinian conflict escalates and demonstraters in our area clash over the issue.//Guest: Jack Stein on a photo scandal involving one of President Biden's brothers.//AI will rule us all.

The twenty one available Washington State Ferries are old. Some are long overdue for retirement. But thousands of people still depend on them every day, and new ferries are not coming anytime soon.Seattle Times Reporter David Kroman talks about the state of our ferries, and why it's been so hard to build new ones.

84-year-old man taken into custody for shooting black teen on his doorstep in Kansas City. KNOW IT ALL: 1) Inmate escapes from Cowlitz County Jail and a manhunt is underway. 2) Investigation underway into Washington State Ferries grounding. 3) Seattle will pay millions for CHAZ/CHOP debacle. 4) Romney tries to get DHS Secretary Mayorkas to grade the Biden administration's handling of the border. 5) Eugene, OR man throws $200k out his car window. // New Zealand cat-killing competition for children cancelled after backlash. // Kent police shoot, kill man armed with circular saw and drinking gasoline. FOX News settles with Dominion for causing grievous harm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every new car ferry added to the Washington State Ferries fleet over the past fifty years was built at a Puget Sound shipyard. Now, state lawmakers are considering a break from past policy in order to obtain new vessels faster and cheaper for the troubled state ferry system.

A discussion with the director of the Washington State Ferry system. Find out what's next for the nation's largest ferry system that's facing an aging fleet and staffing issues.

A discussion with the director of the Washington State Ferry system. Find out what's next for the nation's largest ferry system that's facing an aging fleet and staffing issues.

A discussion with the director of the Washington State Ferry system. Find out what's next for the nation's largest ferry system that's facing an aging fleet and staffing issues.

A discussion with the director of the Washington State Ferry system. Find out what's next for the nation's largest ferry system that's facing an aging fleet and staffing issues.

Iris Graville is a writer and retired nurse from Lopez Island, WA.  She is the author of the books "Hiking Naked: A Quaker's Search for Balance" and "Writer in a Life Vest" amongst others.  Her profiles and personal essays have been published in national and regional journals and magazines. She holds a Master of Nursing degree from the University of Washington and an MFA in Creative Writing from the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts where she served as nonfiction editor for Soundings Review. Iris is also the publisher of SHARK REEF online literary magazine. She blogs regularly about writing, the environment, and spiritual matters. In August 2018, Iris was named the first writer-in-residence with the Washington State Ferries. 

The Washington State Transportation Commission will cover several topics at its Dec. 13 and 14 meeting, including statewide traffic safety challenges, a statewide road usage charge program, and approaches to addressing possible shortfalls in fuel funding at Washington State Ferries. https://bit.ly/3UH8fQK #WashingtonStateTransportationCommission #WSTC #VirtualMeeting #PayPerMileProposal #TrafficSafetyChallenges #WashingtonState #FuelFunding #WashingtonStateFerries #Fatalities #Injuries #Roadways #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the bipartisan “Ferry Service Expansion Act” with Representatives Rick Larsen (D-WA02), Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS), Albio Sires (D-NJ08), Alan S. Lowenthal (D-CA42), Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-MP), Barbara Lee (D-CA13), Jared Huffman (D-CA02), James R. Langevin (D-RI02), Eric Swalwell (D-CA15), Derek Kilmer (D-WA06), Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA01), and Julia Brownley (CA-26) as original cosponsors. Congressman Garamendi is a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Senator Murray is the Assistant Democratic Leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus and sponsored landmark ferry legislation in the 112th, 111th, 109th, and 108th Congresses. “With rising sea levels due to man-made climate change and increasing congestion on our bridges, I strongly support expanding ferry service across the Bay Area. I am thrilled to partner with Senator Murray from Washington State on this much-needed legislation to improve ferry service for commuters and visitors alike. Our ‘Ferry Service Expansion Act' would provide more federal funding to help retrofit diesel WETA ferries to reduce emissions and eventually replace the entire Bay Area fleet with zero-emission ferries built by skilled American workers,” said Congressman Garamendi. Specifically, the “Ferry Service Expansion Act” would: Increase funding for both the Federal Highway Administration's formula and the Federal Transit Administration's competitive grant programs to the levels requested by the Public Ferry Coalition. Provide $640 million total from fiscal years 2023 to 2026 in formula grants from the Federal Highway Administration's Ferry Boats and Ferry Terminal Facilities Formula Program, a $180 million increase over current law. Provide $450 million total from fiscal years 2023 to 2026 in competitive grant programs from the Federal Transit Administration's Passenger Ferry Grant Program, a $300 million increase over current law. Provide a one-time $1.25 billion investment in federal transit funding for passenger ferries serving urbanized areas like San Francisco-Oakland and Seattle. Allow States to use their federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) for hovercraft ferry projects. Under current law, only “watercraft” ferry projects are available, not hovercrafts performing the exact same overwater transit service. In December 2020, the Bay Area Council released a feasibility study for employing hovercraft to provide ferry service in the South Bay. Make all Census Bureau-designated rural areas nationwide eligible for Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program established under 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Public Law 117–58). Make the 85% federal cost share permanent for the replacement or retrofit of diesel-powered ferries that substantially reduce emissions. Under current law, this more generous federal cost share will end after fiscal year 2025. Normal cost share if 80% for toll roads, bridge, tunnels, and ferry projects. Apply “Buy American” and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to the two newly authorized ferry grant programs established under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Make privately operated passenger ferries eligible to register Capital Construction Funds with the Maritime Administration (MARAD), which allow vessel operators to forgo paying federal business taxes on such vessels provided all that forgone tax payment is reinvested in constructing new US-flagged vessels in American shipyards. Under current law, only cargo vessels and commercial fishing boats are eligible for this special tax exemption. National Endorsements: Public Ferry Coalition; Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association; International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots; Maritime Institute for Research and Industrial Development (MIRAID); Passenger Vessel Association Regional Endorsements: San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority; Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific; Red and White Fleet – San Francisco Cruises; Delaware River & Bay Authority; Washington State Ferries; (San Francisco) Bay Area Council The full text of the “Ferry Service Expansion Act” is available here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the bipartisan “Ferry Service Expansion Act” with Representatives Rick Larsen (D-WA02), Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS), Albio Sires (D-NJ08), Alan S. Lowenthal (D-CA42), Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-MP), Barbara Lee (D-CA13), Jared Huffman (D-CA02), James R. Langevin (D-RI02), Eric Swalwell (D-CA15), Derek Kilmer (D-WA06), Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA01), and Julia Brownley (CA-26) as original cosponsors. Congressman Garamendi is a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Senator Murray is the Assistant Democratic Leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus and sponsored landmark ferry legislation in the 112th, 111th, 109th, and 108th Congresses. “With rising sea levels due to man-made climate change and increasing congestion on our bridges, I strongly support expanding ferry service across the Bay Area. I am thrilled to partner with Senator Murray from Washington State on this much-needed legislation to improve ferry service for commuters and visitors alike. Our ‘Ferry Service Expansion Act' would provide more federal funding to help retrofit diesel WETA ferries to reduce emissions and eventually replace the entire Bay Area fleet with zero-emission ferries built by skilled American workers,” said Congressman Garamendi. Specifically, the “Ferry Service Expansion Act” would: Increase funding for both the Federal Highway Administration's formula and the Federal Transit Administration's competitive grant programs to the levels requested by the Public Ferry Coalition. Provide $640 million total from fiscal years 2023 to 2026 in formula grants from the Federal Highway Administration's Ferry Boats and Ferry Terminal Facilities Formula Program, a $180 million increase over current law. Provide $450 million total from fiscal years 2023 to 2026 in competitive grant programs from the Federal Transit Administration's Passenger Ferry Grant Program, a $300 million increase over current law. Provide a one-time $1.25 billion investment in federal transit funding for passenger ferries serving urbanized areas like San Francisco-Oakland and Seattle. Allow States to use their federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) for hovercraft ferry projects. Under current law, only “watercraft” ferry projects are available, not hovercrafts performing the exact same overwater transit service. In December 2020, the Bay Area Council released a feasibility study for employing hovercraft to provide ferry service in the South Bay. Make all Census Bureau-designated rural areas nationwide eligible for Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program established under 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Public Law 117–58). Make the 85% federal cost share permanent for the replacement or retrofit of diesel-powered ferries that substantially reduce emissions. Under current law, this more generous federal cost share will end after fiscal year 2025. Normal cost share if 80% for toll roads, bridge, tunnels, and ferry projects. Apply “Buy American” and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to the two newly authorized ferry grant programs established under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Make privately operated passenger ferries eligible to register Capital Construction Funds with the Maritime Administration (MARAD), which allow vessel operators to forgo paying federal business taxes on such vessels provided all that forgone tax payment is reinvested in constructing new US-flagged vessels in American shipyards. Under current law, only cargo vessels and commercial fishing boats are eligible for this special tax exemption. National Endorsements: Public Ferry Coalition; Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association; International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots; Maritime Institute for Research and Industrial Development (MIRAID); Passenger Vessel Association Regional Endorsements: San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority; Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific; Red and White Fleet – San Francisco Cruises; Delaware River & Bay Authority; Washington State Ferries; (San Francisco) Bay Area Council The full text of the “Ferry Service Expansion Act” is available here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Brett Davis, and Spencer Pauley as they discuss: Washington state has the fourth least amount of student loan debt in the nation. Vaccine mandate one reason for staffing shortage, Washington State Ferries admits. McMorris Rodgers calls student loan forgiveness a 'slap in the face' to taxpayers. Nearly 41% of Washington state voters turned out in primary election. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/washington-in-focus/support

KUOW's Tom Banse reports ongoing crew shortages at Washington State Ferries

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After two years without hot food or alcoholic beverages, food services will return to some state ferry boats starting Wednesday, April 13. Galleys and cafeterias have been closed since the start of the pandemic.

5PM - Sully: Is it time to sell the naming rights to Washington State Ferries? // Feliks: KIRO Radio's Halloween Special // Your Letters + Letter of the Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP 5 // GUEST: Chris Sullivan on whether it's time to sell the naming rights to Washington State Ferries. Is it time to wrap the boats in advertising, like all pink for T-Mobile? // WE NEED TO TALK about GPS tracking devices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sully: Getting to Climate Pledge Arena 101: Prepare to ditch the car // Amid crew shortages, Washington State Ferries to cut sailings on some routes by half - AUDIO  // Netflix Employee Group Calls for Walkout Amid Tensions Over Dave Chappelle Show - AUDIO  // Professor Not Teaching After Blackface ‘Othello' Showing // George Takei Slams William Shatner as ‘Unfit' 90 Year Old ‘Guinea Pig' After His Space Flight   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sully: Getting to Climate Pledge Arena 101: Prepare to ditch the car // Amid crew shortages, Washington State Ferries to cut sailings on some routes by half - AUDIO  // Netflix Employee Group Calls for Walkout Amid Tensions Over Dave Chappelle Show - AUDIO  // Professor Not Teaching After Blackface ‘Othello' Showing // George Takei Slams William Shatner as ‘Unfit' 90 Year Old ‘Guinea Pig' After His Space Flight // RBG Criticized National-Anthem Protests, and Katie Couric Covered It Up // Here's the original piece that Couric did publish: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Trump, Kaepernick and her lifelong love of the law - AUDIO  // ESPN's Schefter faces criticism over sending story to NFL exec // Travelers, Welcome to the Revolution in Overhead Bin Size // Couple finds their luggage is overweight because of stowaway dog   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, Grace sits down with Captain Marsha Morse, one of the most experienced ferry captains in Washington State. Captain Morse was one of the very first women to be hired by Washington State Ferries, working her way up from an entry-level position in the 70s. Join us to hear how it was Captain Morse's horse that led her both to Vashon Island and into this unique career, and how working on the ferries gives her a front row view of Puget Sound nature and wildlife. Marsha shares interesting tales from the water, what a typical day as a ferry captain looks like, and what's on the horizon for her as she approaches retirement (hint: she'll stay busy!).

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center points out the double standard that the state is applying to mask enforcement with its own agencies vs. small businesses. https://loom.ly/PeWVEFU #Opinion #Column #Commentary #WashingtonPolicyCenter #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonState #LaborNIndustries #MaskInforcement #DoubleStandard #StateGovernmentAgencies #SmallBusinesses #WashingtonStateFerries #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews

What's Trending: Seahawks and Washington State Ferries are not enforcing the mask mandates, Mayokas lies about the border, and Biden's approval in Iowa drops.  Big Local: A Tacoma fire battalion chief convicted of D-U-I has ended up retiring with a full pension, Northshore School District to test K-12 students weekly for COVID, and the Canadian border remains closed. Joy Reid dismisses focus on Gabby Petito case as 'missing White woman syndrome' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Jay Inslee's announcement of mandatory Covid vaccinations for state workers on Aug. 9 kicked off a turbulent week at Washington State Ferries. By the end of last week, the agency experienced a severe staffing shortage, and the state transportation secretary issued a reminder for employees to remain civil with one another.

On this episode of The Resident Historian with Feliks Banel: debate about restoring Mount Rainier’s indigenous name have raged for decades, but what about Mount Baker? Then, on “All Over The Map,” when the Port of Seattle renumbered the docks, wharves and piers along the waterfront. And, From The Archives: bringing back long-lost radio ads for Washington State Ferries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest Ian Sterling, Public Information Officer and Director of Communications for Washington State Ferries discusses the protocol they have implemented to protect passengers and staff from Covid-19, the routes , ports, feeatures and benefits of using the Washington State Ferry System. For photo galleries, blogs and more visit www.sAbrams.net.

Come along with radio show travel expert Stephanie Abrams to "Stay & Play USA`" and visit with: HOUR 1 GUEST: STAN MICKUS, SPOKESPERSON FOR CROSS SOUND FERRY SERVICE, BASED IN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, USA, WWW.LONGISLANDFERRY.COM HOUR 2 GUEST: ZANE KERBY, PRESIDENT & CEO, AMERIAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL ADVISORS, BASED IN WASHINGTON, DC, USA, WWW.ASTA.ORG HOUR 3 GUEST: IAN STERLING, PUBLIC INFOMATION OFFICER, WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, USA, WWW.WSDOT.WA.GOV

Travel Expert Stephanie Abrams shares updates and insights on traveling safely with looming Covid-19 enveloping global destinations. Focus on "Stay & Play USA," given the restrictions and limitations on international travel for Americans and information on how hotels and resorts are coping with deep cleansing routines to keep staff and guests healthy and input on contactless systems that caring hotels and hotel brands have implemented. Guests sharing changes within the travel and tourism industry include: Zane Kerby, President & CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors and Ian Sterling, Public Information Officer for Washington State Ferries, the waterway system serving passengers between mainland Washington and islands and other mainland ports.

On this episode of Energy Trends, Fred is joined by Amy Scarton, the Assistant Secretary at the Washington State Department of Transportation who directs the Washington State Ferries.  Under Amy's leadership, the ferry system is undergoing a move to electrification.  The transition involves building all new ferries as hybrid-electric ferries, and converting the system's largest existing diesel ferries into hybrid-electric ferries.   We'll talk with Amy about that transition and the benefits it provides.    For further information, check the ferry system's website 

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross is back with all the coronavirus news you might have missed this week.  First: what's the hold up with the next federal stimulus package? Dave walks us through a few of the major arguments, and where lawmakers have been able to compromise. The national debate over vote-by-mail continues. And in the last weeks of summer, what's still open, and who is facing pandemic-related closures? An update on Washington State Ferries, Argosy Cruises, and the Space Needle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Teresa and Theo finish out our electric boats series with a discussion of larger electric boats (ships and ferries) and an interview with Matt Von Ruden from Washington State Ferries. Check out the references page linked below for preliminary renderings of the new converted ferries, and a preliminary diagram of the electrified system!Contact InformationE-Mail: contact@evtalk.coWebsite: www.evtalk.coTwitter: teresa_rhoferFacebook: ElectricVehiclePodcastReferenceshttps://www.evtalk.co/post/37-evs-on-a-huge-scale-electric-ships-and-ferriesMusicDigital Future Technology [audiojungle]Sound-effects from freesound.org

Hanna Scott on WA counties advancing out of the pandemic/ staying safe during protests //  Matthew Gardner, Windermere Chief Economist, with the latest local housing snapshot // Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint - Washington State Ferries preparing for a different kind of summer // Dose of Kindness -- Steve Hartman's feature on kindness during protests around the country // Gee Scott on the driver who shot a protestor on Capitol Hill // David Fahrenthold live on the protest scene in DC/ potential congressional action // Rachel Belle on talking to kids about race

Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint -- West Seattle Bridge update // Chris Sullivan on Washington State Ferries scaling back on sailings // Pam Falk live on Kim Jon Un's health/ the global oil collapse // Hanna Scott on outbreaks at shelters/ a new UW antibody study // Dose of Kindness -- finding the right place to spend your stimulus check //  Gee Scott on Tom Brady failing to adequately distance/ billionaires fleeing to New Zealand // David Fahrenthold live on potential Biden VP picks/ Bloomberg's failure to buy an election // Hanna Scott on questioning the use of UW virus modeling

Want to win a Family Vacation to Disneyland? Listen every day at 7am for the Disney Song of the Day! In the What Are You Kidding Me stories, a Wendy’s employee quits and escapes out the drive through, a girl can pop every joint in her body and puts it on Tik Tok, a new variety of porn features hazmat suits, and a flat-earther was arrested for trying to convert school kids. Brantley Gilbert calls to talk about his Tacoma show and we ask him about the Russell Wilson/Trevor Moawad Country Music controversy. In the Hourly Bulletin, Coronavirus school closures, King County bought a motel for quarantine in Kent, VP Pence is in Olympia meeting with the Governor, and Washington State Ferries wants passengers to stay in their cars. In Sports, Mariners’ Taijuan Walker looks good in spring training and an update on the Seattle Center Arena renovation. Drew isn’t sleeping well and Fitz recommends a sleep mask. In the Fitz Files, new evidence of possible FBI corruption in the college admissions scandal could be good for Lori Loughlin, Alex Trebek gives an update on his Pancreatic Cancer, Katy Perry is pregnant, and Garth Brooks gets the Gershwin Prize. In the Good Stuff, a Nashville high rise tower crane operator survived being trapped 340 feet above the ground when the tornados struck. On Make Up or Break Up, Stephanie from Des Moines wants her mom to move in with them, but her boyfriend Mark says no. Fitz tells us how people are making their own hand sanitizer from Vodka and Aloe and we discuss how Coronavirus is (and isn’t) transmitted. Playlist Profiling is Desiree from Port Orchard. Throwin’ Shade defends Country Music from uneducated mental conditioning coaches.

Good morning! I’m Mary Regalado and it’s Tuesday, January 21st. Here’s your local news from The Seattle Times. Today will host periods of rain, with a high of 49 and a low tonight of 44. Our top story: Ridership aboard Washington State Ferries fell 3.2% last year, held down by February’s snowstorm, ongoing waterfront construction, and alternative ferry service from Kitsap Transit. In all, State Ferries tallied 23.9 million passengers, down about 800,000 from 2018.

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Ian Sterling from Washington State Ferries answers a subscriber question about north/south boats. We discuss Coleman Dock construction and what to expect this summer from the vessels.

Bill welcomes author Iris Graville to the show. Her profiles and personal essays have been published in national and regional journals and magazines. Her first book, Hands at Work—Portraits and Profiles of People Who Work with Their Hands, received numerous accolades including a Nautilus Book Gold Award, Independent Publishers Award, and an Indie Next Generation Book Award. Her second book, Bounty, combines photographs, profiles by Iris, and recipes to present an intimate, behind-the-scenes view of what it takes to bring food from earth to table on Lopez Island. Her latest is a  memoir, Hiking Naked—A Quaker Woman’s Search for Balance, is a personal narrative of what she learned in the remote mountain village of Stehekin, WA about work, community, and leadings of the Spirit. Hiking Naked was named a finalist in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Nancy Pearl Contest. In August 2018, Iris was named the first writer-in-residence with the Washington State Ferries.

Did you know that half our carbon emissions in Washington State come from the transportation sector? Half of that amount comes from our own personal cars, but the rest of those emissions come from trucks, trains and ferries. So what kinds of changes COULD we make to reduce our carbon footprint? In this podcast, Steve Johnson and Randal Samstag, board members of Bainbridge Island's Climate & Energy Forum, talk about the work of five local environmental organizations -- Climate Action Bainbridge, EcoAdapt, Sustainable Bainbridge, Friends of Island Power and Citizens Climate Lobby -- that are exploring this very question. Their Forum hosts a monthly series featuring speakers and discussion topics to increase our community's awareness and response. This month, the topic is on the electrification of our transportation system. Steve and Randal talk about what we can do to cut these emissions. For example, they highlight the benefits of buying an electric car and getting our local power from a cleaner, renewable source. They also note work already underway to have more electric buses and ferries. Joining this podcast via Skype to talk about the opportunities to improve our rail system, Bill Moyer, co-author of “Solutionary Rail: A Campaign to Electrify America's Rails While Creating Clean Energy Corridors," offers a vision for what can be done in the United States (see link here). To learn more, you can attend the next Climate & Energy Forum event, the Electrification of Transportation and the Path to a Carbon Free Washington, on Saturday, November 18, from 10:00am-11:30am at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church. Speakers will include Bill Moyer of Solutionary Rail, John Clausen of Kitsap Transit and Matt Von Ruden of the Washington State Ferries.  For more information on the Climate and Energy Forum, please visit: www.bainbridgeislandforum.org. Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

All Aboard! In this episode of “Who's On Bainbridge”, podcast host Jason Goyette sits down with Captain Ty Anderson. Captain Anderson retired in December of 2014 after working for the Washington State Ferry for 30 years.  In our podcast, Ty will share with you how he became a ferry boat captain, following in the footsteps of  4 generations of sailors in his family. Ty's career at sea has included serving as a deckhand at the age of 16, to running a yacht for an oil company.  He has worked in the engine room of a research vessel for the University of Washington, and in his final years he served with Washington State Ferries on the Bainbridge Island / Seattle run.  He has some great tales to tell. Captain Anderson will also discuss his role in addressing changes needed for the increase in bicycle traffic by making sure that the ferry system is adapting docks, access areas, and the boats themselves. In his time behind the wheel he has seen it all, from a baby being born on the way to Seattle, to being at the initial launch of the Tacoma. We will also find out what Ty has planned for his well earned retirement.    Credits: BCB host and studio tech: Jason Goyette; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; BCB social media publisher: Diane Walker.

All Aboard! In this episode of “Who’s On Bainbridge”, podcast host Jason Goyette sits down with Captain Ty Anderson. Captain Anderson retired in December of 2014 after working for the Washington State Ferry for 30 years.  In our podcast, Ty will share with you how he became a ferry boat captain, following in the footsteps of  4 generations of sailors in his family. Ty’s career at sea has included serving as a deckhand at the age of 16, to running a yacht for an oil company.  He has worked in the engine room of a research vessel for the University of Washington, and in his final years he served with Washington State Ferries on the Bainbridge Island / Seattle run.  He has some great tales to tell. Captain Anderson will also discuss his role in addressing changes needed for the increase in bicycle traffic by making sure that the ferry system is adapting docks, access areas, and the boats themselves. In his time behind the wheel he has seen it all, from a baby being born on the way to Seattle, to being at the initial launch of the Tacoma. We will also find out what Ty has planned for his well earned retirement.    Credits: BCB host and studio tech: Jason Goyette; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; BCB social media publisher: Diane Walker.

Back by popular demand, the Virginia V – the last of the Mosquito Fleet steamships – will cruise around Bainbridge Island on July 20th from 3 to 6pm.  Fully-restored, pipes and whistles prepped and shined and her engine ready to roll, the Virginia V will leave from City Dock in Winslow, directly south of Waterfront Park. Take a gentle cruise around the island as the steamer passes by more than 30 former ferry landings that served Bainbridge at different times in the community's development. Suquamish Historic Preservation Officer Dennis Lewarch will be on board to highlight the shoreline areas frequented by indigenous people and discuss the geology and archaeology of Bainbridge. In this episode of “What's Up Bainbridge,” BCB host Annie Osburn interviews Karen Beierle, board member and volunteer of the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum. Listen to Beierle highlight fun facts about the 125-foot Virginia V (a National Historical Landmark Steamship built in 1922) and the famed Mosquito Fleet, a predecessor to the Washington State Ferries system.   This event is a fundraiser for Bainbridge Island Historical Museum and includes a box dinner, ferry landing map and cruise program, bottled water and no host bar (operated by the Virginia V Foundation – www.virginiav.org). Learn about the Virginia V Cruise around Bainbridge Island at www.bainbridgehistory.org. Credits:  BCB Host Annie Osburn; BCB Audio Editor Tim Bird; BCB Ferry Music: Dogfish Bay Studios; music splash: Dave Bristow.

Welcome to Episode 106 of the Personal Arrogants podcast, and our very FIRST episode as a member of the Bald Move crew! We’re very excited to be a part of the unofficial “Best Podcast Network of the 90’s” from Gameboy Podcast Magazine. This week on the show: • A new human species and whether or not Ligers can procreate (8:12) • The proposed Dare Devil / Galactus trade between Marvel Studios and Fox (19:17) • Trivia! (32:58) • Once again, we play “Is it worse than a punch in the face?” (36:07) • An our proposed names for the new Washington State Ferries (45:24) • And, of course, recommendations! (52:25) Listen up! And if you would like to get in touch with us, you can do so in many ways: Send us an email Tweet our twitter Face our Book Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 360-362-0024 (and we’ll paly it on the cast) Oh yeah!