West Seattle, Washington
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If you can donate blood, Bloodworks Northwest is hoping you’ll sign up for one of their upcoming opportunities in West Seattle:
January is National Blood Donor Month, and it couldn’t come at a better time. The winter months are tough with holiday distractions, cold/rainy/snowy weather and flu season, mean fewer donations and a greater risk of shortages. But you can change that. Just one hour of your time and a pint of blood can make a world of difference for someone facing surgery, cancer treatment, or trauma.
Please sign up for one of the West Seattle blood drives by using this link: donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/name/?sn=West_Seattle
If you need help booking an appointment, please contact the DONOR CARE TEAM at schedule@bloodworksnw.org or 800-398-7888
For information about preparing for blood donation, including eligibility requirements, please visit www.BloodworksNW.org
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, December 29, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast says we’ll see some sunshine, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:57 am (as late as it gets, and it’s staying there for another week); sunset at 4:26 pm.
SCHOOL’S STILL OUT
Winter break continues for a second week (most if not all schools reopen Monday, January 5).
TRANSIT TODAY & BEYOND
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service resumes, fall/winter schedule. The Water Taxi will NOT run on New Year’s Day, but will run fare-free on New Year’s Eve (all day Wednesday).
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route has its third boat back and is now on the winter schedule, per WSF’s alerts page.
Metro buses – They’re back on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area; they’ll be fare-free from 3 am Wednesday until 3 am Thursday (New Year’s Eve/Day)..
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
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:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem 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 at the scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
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