8:10 AM: No West Seattle Water Taxi for the rest of the morning due to “mechanical issues.” Also, texter reports truck backup on WB bridge.

8:30 AM: Water Taxi service has resumed.

Earlier:

6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with mid-winter break of continuing for most schools.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

Rain/snow mix is possible, according to the forecast for today. High in the low 40s. Sunrise at 7:11 am; sunset at 5:36 pm.

(Monday sunset, photographed by Bob Burns)

TRANSIT TODAY

West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.

Washington State Ferries – Check WSF’s alert page for any changes to the 3-boat schedule.

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.

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 on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!