Gov. Bob Ferguson has announced that the conversion of two of Washington State Ferries’ largest vessels to hybrid-electric power will be postponed until after the 2026 World Cup.
Seattle is set to host matches starting in mid-June 2026, and the conversion project will resume once the event is over.
Ferguson explained that the delay is part of a larger strategy to fully restore ferry service by this summer. Converting the ferries would require them to be out of service for an extended period, disrupting service…