Meet the Around-the-Clock Mechanics Keeping Golden Gate Ferries Moving ^8.4%

KQED - By Adhiti Bandlamudi - 6/11/2026, 10:00 AM

Optimism Bias 9.9% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 9.3% - Appeal to Emotion 6%

Kristen Breck remembers sitting in traffic on the Richmond Bridge and looking out on the water. She spotted a ferry coming in from Vallejo. Then she saw another one. “I just thought, they’re so beautiful,” she said. “What happens if they get injured? Where do they go? Who is taking care of them?” The Bay Area is home to two major public... more

New Taiwan-Japan ferry service debuts on ship that has war evacuation role ^58.2%

The Japan Times - By Ann Wang - 5/28/2026, 9:35 AM

Negativity Bias 58.3% - Framing Effect 35.3% - Optimism Bias 27.6%

KEELUNG, TAIWAN – A new ferry service to serve booming tourism between Taiwan and Japan began on Thursday on a ship that could be pressed into service to evacuate ​people on southern Japanese islands in the event of a war ‌in the ‌region. The Yaima Maru is one of the ships that ​Japan’s government this year put on a list of vessels to be... more

Friday Evening Headlines ^66.6%

KUOW Public Radio - By Paige Browning, Andy Hurst - 12/20/2025, 12:59 AM

Gov. Ferguson proposes new investments in roads, bridges, and ferries, the Seahawks clinch a playoff spot, and more snow is expected in the mountains. It's our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle... more