6:02 AM: Good morning. It’s Thursday, August 6, 2026.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET

The Air Quality Alert continues until 5 pm for smoke (check the current pollution level here), and the Heat Advisory continues through 10 pm. But the forecast only suggests a high around 80 (it was 87 yesterday). Sunrise was at 5:53 am today; sunset will be at 8:36 pm.

TRANSIT TODAY

Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule, but a stop closure downtown starting today and continuing for the next week will affect multiple West Seattle-bound buses – the southbound 3rd/Columbia stop, for Routes 21 56, 57, and 125, plus RapidRide C and H. Details here.

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.

STADIUM ZONE

Day game for the Mariners today, 1:10 pm vs. Detroit.

BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS

Here are four bridge views 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 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!