6:53 AM: Watch out for possible traffic effects of SFD two-engine response for reported “encampment fire” near the Delridge Home Depot.
6:55 AM: They’ve just canceled one of the engines.
Earlier:
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, July 13, 2026. Junction streets have reopened to all traffic following West Seattle Summer Fest.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Today’s forecast is for sunshine, high in the low 70s. Sunrise was at 5:25 am today; sunset will be at 9:04 pm.
(Sunday sunset – photo by Carol Ann Joyce)
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes. Also see that page for a note about road work on Vashon this week.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
A few from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
See trouble on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!