The Harborview Ledger

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Ferry service to the islands will drop to hourly this winter

Island residents say the cut makes commuting to the mainland nearly impossible.

The regional ferry authority will run boats to Gull and Marrow islands once an hour from November through March, down from every forty minutes, citing a shortage of licensed captains.

About 1,900 people live on the two islands year-round, and many commute to jobs in Harborview.

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