WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Officials decry ferry service

Kira Erickson reports from the Island County Council of Governments meeting on Wed., Mar. 23:

Island County commissioners, city leaders and port commissioners are planning to send a letter to state and federal legislators regarding Whidbey Island’s current subpar ferry service.

On Wednesday, the Island County Council of Governments met to discuss sending a letter to local representatives about the ongoing turmoil.

Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes led the charge in writing the letter.

They Said It

“I’m just horrified by the way we, on Whidbey Island, are being treated with regard to a lack of seeing how important these ferries are to our citizens and to public safety,” Commissioner Melanie Bacon said.