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First weeks of new sailings, King County Water Taxi sees jump in ridership

SEATTLE — Seattle's Pier 50 starts bustling just before 5:30 a.m. ahead of the first sailing on the King County Water Taxi. The “fast ferry” takes 278 passengers on each sailing from Seattle to Vashon ...
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Water taxi service between Seattle and Vashon Island to expand in July

SEATTLE — It will soon be much easier to commute to downtown Seattle coming from Vashon Island. According to King County officials, times for the water taxi service are expanding, including weekday ...
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Expanded water taxi service means easier access to and from Seattle for Vashon Islanders

For the first time in years, the King County water taxi is expanding its sailings. King County officials, along with Vashon Island residents, gathered in Seattle Thursday morning to celebrate the ...
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Captain and crew of water taxi that diverted runaway barge honored for heroics

SEATTLE — The captain and crew of the King County water taxi vessel that sprung into action to help protect the Seattle waterfront from a runaway barge were honored for their heroism Tuesday by the ...