A fueling slowdown at a private dock in Seattle has led to the cancellation of a Sunday morning ferry to Bainbridge Island for two weeks in a row.

The Bainbridge Island-Seattle ferry has essentially run on the same schedule for the last 15 years. Over that time, more and more people have moved to the island and started using the ferry.

Recently, I took two ferries to Bainbridge Island, a popular spot for daytrippers. Bainbridge Island is home to about 25,000 people, and the downtown area is full of independent stores, museums ...