Port of Olympia exploring ferry service

The passenger-only ferry would provide service to King County.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Commuters to and from Olympia might have another option in a couple of years.

The Port of Olympia is exploring the establishment of electric-powered hydrofoil ferry service.

“We’re ready to invest to make that happen,” said Port of Olympia President Jasmine Vasavada.

Vasavada said the port is conducting feasibility and demand studies into the idea.

On Thursday port, city and county officials, along with legislators, got a demonstration of what a 12-person ferry made by Northern Ireland’s Artemis Technologies looks like.

Vasavada said the first route

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