9 AM: Police and fire are responding to a report of a two-vehicle crash on 35th SW near SW Holden.

9:19 AM: According to police radio, one of the vehicles involved is SFD Ladder 13, which is based at Station 37 at 35th/Holden.

9:40 AM: The crash scene is in the southbound lane just south of Holden. We’re following up with SFD and SPD on the circumstances.

11:44 AM: SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo tells WSB no one was hurt in the collision, which happened while the truck was “responding to a fire incident. When it left the station it was involved in a collision with a sedan,” and no injuries were reported. Cuerpo says Ladder 13 is still being evaluated but it is expected to return to service.

Earlier:

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, February 23, 2026; schools that were out for midwinter break all last week are reopening today.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

More rain in the forecast – high in the upper 40s. Sunrise at 7 am; sunset at 5:45 pm.

LANE-CLOSURE ALERT

*Lane closures continue on the NB 1st Avenue South Bridge – plus a speed-limit reduction – until further notice.

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.

TAP TO PAY

Today’s the official launch. Metro confirns the Water Taxi is supposed to be ready to go with this, too.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS (note that SDOT may be having some trouble with them)

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 the alert above):

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!