Well, not reported in our Bellingham Herald, but covered in the Seattle Times. The Port has lost a jury trial on negligence at the Alaska Ferry Terminal in Fairhaven. The Port ignored reports of a defective control panel until it caused the serious injury an Alaskan Ferry crew member when the loading ramp suddenly dropped 20 feet to the deck of the Columbia.  

Of course the Port and their insurance company plan to appeal the vertict. The accident happened in 2012 and it has taken 4 years so far.  Apparently this trial defense is being paid for by the insurance company but it follows that Port insurance rates may go up.