Bob Ferguson: “Thank you again for your help with the devastating fires in our state and your personal engagement on this disaster.”

My expectation is that every vessel on every route is fully operational no later than the first vessel sailing tomorrow morning.

That is why federal resources we are requesting today are absolutely essential.

If a project of this scale is going to proceed, it needs to come with a corresponding commitment to also increase our region’s capacity to prevent and respond to a catastrophic spill.

However, I am committed to the goal of correcting pay disparities between deck and engine.