Ferry failure causes lingering delays Thursday

EDMONDS -- During the peak commute this morning passengers were forced to wait for several minutes as one boat simply wasn't enough to shuttle people between Kingston and Edmonds.

Crews say sailings were filling up well in advance causing delays for drivers.

Two of the largest capacity boats in the ferry fleet are still in need of repairs. The Wenatchee and the Tacoma have both been pulled from service. The state has shifted resources to accommodate for the loss.

The Seattle-Bainbridge route is still operating with two, smaller boats this morning. Travelers saw delays this morning making their way from Bainbridge to Seattle.

The wait times were longer in Edmonds where commuters had to wait over an hour. Just one ship is sailing between Edmonds and Kingston. Travelers from Kingston to Edmonds also were caught in lopng lines waiting for sailings.