Washington State Ferries faced significant disruptions after 23 engineers called in sick, leading to widespread cancellations and diminished service across the Puget Sound. Governor Ferguson urged workers to return to their posts as the service slowly resumed on Tuesday, though many routes remained affected. The union representing the ferry workers clarified that it did not coordinate the sick calls, which have been attributed to issues like wage freezes and fatigue. While normal operations are expected to recover, some routes, including the Edmonds/Kingston line, were temporarily suspended due to the crew shortage, leaving many passengers scrambling for alternative travel plans.