Skagit County eyes another Guemes Island ferry fare increase

Walk-on passengers and vehicles board the M/V Guemes in August 2024 from the Anacortes dock. Skagit County is once again considering raising Guemes Island ferry fares in an attempt to bring revenues in line with expenses, even as ridership declines due to rising fare costs. ( Finn Wendt /Cascadia Daily News) 14% bump would start in 2027 as county faces $10M budget deficit