Ferry inauguration set for Saturday

Wahkiakum County will celebrate the start of service by the new ferry Oscar B., with a public ceremony this Saturday, 1 p.m., at the Puget Island ferry landing.

Ferry service will be suspended after the 9:15 a.m. run from Westport and restart with the 4 p.m. run from Puget Island.

The public is invited to participate.

Guest speakers will include Senator Maria Cantwell, Congresswoman Jaime Herrera-Beutler, State Representative Dean Takko, and David Hodges SW Regional Director for Senator Patty Murray.

Following the ceremony, cake and punch will be served in Buffington Park.

Tours of the ferry will be available.

Shuttle parking will be provided at the Christian Fellowship Church, 503 SR 409 on Puget Island. Because of the lack of parking at the landing, visitors are strongly encouraged to use the shuttles.