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We've got Megan Rapinoe's tones on the trains. Catch up, ferries | Editorial

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On June 1, Washington State Ferries, the largest such system in the United States, will mark 75 years of public ownership. A few fêtes, including raising the ferries’ flag atop the Space Needle, will commemorate the occasion. And yes, mini-ferries that double as nacho troughs will continue floating out of Mariners games this season . Might I suggest a refresh of another maritime tradition? It’s time to retire the aging audio safety briefing at the start of each sailing, and in its place, hook up a brand-new, regionally renowned voice giving the guidance, confidently sailing us into the future. This old chestnut is past its prime. You can hear it in your head: May we have your attention please. The state’s longtime pithy briefing about when to don life jackets is blasted through the crackly intercoms of each vessel. Other than an errant car alarm, this might be the only time you hear a message on what is, for some, an unforgettable boat ride.…

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