MV Samish
‘Where’s the ferry?’ islanders ask as crew shortages stymie scheduled sailings
October 12, 2021
Heather Spaulding
In San Juan County, where ferry service is an integral part of the state highway system, recent cancellations of ferry sailings related to crew shortages have resulted in some residents unable to get home, to work or to doctor appointments, and have delayed arrival of groceries and other vital supplies.