> Ferry for students commuting to Vashon Island is late 60% of the time, district superintendent says
Ferry for students commuting to Vashon Island is late 60% of the time, district superintendent says
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As Washington State Ferries continues to grapple with a staffing crisis causing delayed and canceled ferries around the Puget Sound area, families who live in West Seattle are feeling the burn just a month into the school year.
These are families who live in West Seattle, but choose to send their kids to Vashon Island for school despite the long commute.
"It's a good fit for her. It's a smaller school... she likes art and they have a great art program," said Teresa Sorlie who is one of hundreds of commuter families.
She says normally the commute is worth it but is now voicing frustration over unreliable ferries disrupting already busy schedules just a month into the school year.
Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/vashon-island-students-trouble-getting-to-school-washington-state-ferries/281-ed274650-626f-4e9d-8bf7-d29784378ae2