West Seattle, Washington
06 Monday
6:07 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, July 6, 2026, with the final Seattle World Cup match this evening.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Sunny today, high in the mid-70s. Sunrise was at 5:19 am; sunset will be at 9:08 pm.
SEATTLE WORLD CUP MATCH #6
USA vs. Belgium, 5 pm at Lumen Field (“Seattle Stadium”). Starting at 12:30 pm, this area near the stadium will again be off-limits to motor vehicles:
A sizable “March to the Match” will proceed southbound on the downtown waterfront starting at 3 pm, and various street and ramp closures will be implemented in the area.
TRANSIT TODAY
Matchday overview – Here’s the transit rundown courtesy of Metro Matters.
Metro buses – Reroutes in the no-motor-vehicles zone shown above, otherwise, regular weekday schedule.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Here’s the announced plan for today/tonight:
West Seattle Route to provide additional service on Mon Jul 6 to support World Cup Match from 8:45 AM to 10:30 PM. Boats will depart from both docks approximately every 20 minutes.
*Please note, if a boat hits capacity, it will depart early.
Barring major breaking news, we plan to be at the Seacrest dock in the early afternoon to report on the crowd/wait.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is back, per a the SDOT map, so we’ve returned them to the morning lineup:
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!
By Macey Wurm
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
The 2026 FIFA World Cup’s Seattle leg will come to a close tomorrow with the USA v. Belgium match kicking off at 5 p.m. The two teams will be competing for a place in the quarterfinals – the USA’s first time in this position since 2002.
In light of the big day, the city will continue some of its previous game day traditions, but also plans additional street closures, fan zone operating times, and watch parties in anticipation of larger crowds tomorrow. Here’s what to know if you’re going to or through downtown, whether you have match tickets or not:
Fan celebrations will commence at Pier 58 tomorrow morning starting at 10:30 a.m. accompanied with DJs, fan activations, food, drinks, and more.
Fans are invited to participate in the USA “March to the Match” taking off from the pier around 3 p.m. SeattleFWC26 recommends that fans without tickets to the match itself remain at Pier 58, or will be directed to exit the march before the crowd reaches Seattle Stadium.
Some changes will be made to fan celebrations including the opening of the Pioneer Square Pedestrian Zone (map above) 30 minutes earlier, at 12:30 pm, and a new watch party in the Chinatown-International District dubbed “Kicking it in the CID.” The party will be hosted at Hing Hay Park, with doors opening at 4 p.m.
SDOT plans to close additional streets including portions of Alaskan Way beginning in the early afternoon and lasting through the duration of the march. (Details here.) Additionally, the northbound SR 99 exit to Dearborn Street and Alaskan Way will be closed until the march is out of the area. Generally, SeattleFWC26 recommends that for traveling downtown, drivers should consider taking the I-5 or SR 99 tunnel.
For West Seattle residents looking to get downtown, the West Seattle Water Taxi route will be providing additional service from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Boats will depart from each dock – Seacrest here, Pier 50 downtown – every 20 minutes, but the King County Water Taxi advisory notes that if boats hit capacity, they will depart early.
If you’re not heading downtown but want to watch the match with other fans, we checked around for watch parties; Ounces already has one in the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, and other venues planning watch parties include Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), West Wings (2329 California SW), The Westy (7908 35th SW), Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW), and The Bridge (California/Graham) will be showing the match. (Any place else? Let us know and we’ll add.)
1:48 PM: Thanks for the tips. Multiple SFD units and SPD are at a crash scene near Salty’s (1936 Harbor SW); no details of the crash yet but avoid the area for a while.
2:21 PM: This crash involved a car driver and motorcycle rider. We’re checking with SFD regarding injuries. SPD radio indicates the scene is not yet clear.
3:47 PM: Traffic map indicates the street is no longer blocked.
9:40 PM: SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo says the rider is an 28-year-old man who was in serious condition when taken to a hospital.
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, July 3, 2026. No Seattle World Cup match today – last one’s on Monday (USA vs. Belgium).
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Today’s forecast is for partly sunny, high in the low 70s. Sunrise was at 5:17 am today; sunset will be at 9:09 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – On a Sunday schedule today.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule today and on the Fourth, 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 today and on the Fourth. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
FOURTH OF JULY
On Saturday morning, remember that the Kids’ Parade will be crossing California SW just south of Hamilton Viewpoint Park around 10:30 am. Also remember that late-night traffic on Harbor/Alki Avenues gets intense on the Fourth as people try to get a spot to look toward the Lake Union fireworks.
STADIUM ZONE TONIGHT
Mariners are home, playing the Blue Jays at 7:10 pm (and it’s Fireworks Night).
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is back, as shown on the the SDOT map, so they’re back in our morning lineup:
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!
Just in via text:
The texter says it’s down across 42nd SW “behind West Seattle Thriftway” (south of Morgan). Police have been dispatched to check it out (presumably SDOT would then be summoned to clear it).
6:07 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, July 2, 2026. No Seattle World Cup match today – last one’s on Monday (USA vs. Belgium).
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Today’s forecast is for clouds, chance of pm rain, and a high in the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 5:16 am today; sunset will be at 9:10 pm.
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.
STADIUM ZONE TONIGHT
Mariners are home, playing the Angels at 6:40 pm.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is back, as shown on the the SDOT map, so they’re back in our morning lineup:
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!
6:00 AM: Good morning and welcome to a new month! It’s Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with Seattle World Cup match #5 this afternoon.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The weather’s not yet back to full summer mode – partly sunny today, high in the upper 60s. Sunrise was at 5:15 am; sunset will be at 9:10 pm.
SEATTLE WORLD CUP MATCH #5
Belgium vs. Senegal, 1 pm at Lumen Field (“Seattle Stadium”). So starting by mid-morning, this area near the stadium will again be off-limits to motor vehicles:
TRANSIT TODAY
Matchday overview – Here’s the transit rundown courtesy of Metro Matters.
Metro buses – Reroutes in the no-motor-vehicles zone shown above, otherwise, regular weekday schedule.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Here are the announced changes:
A 2nd boat will be running additional service on Wed, July 1st from 9:30 AM to 6 pm to support the World Cup Match. A boat will be departing from both docks approximately every 20 minutes 2 hours before and after the game.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is back, per a the SDOT map, so we’ve returned them to the morning lineup:
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!
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, June 30, 2026. No Seattle World Cup match today – next one’s tomorrow (1 pm Wednesday, Belgium vs. Senegal).
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Today’s forecast is for clouds and a high in the upper 60s. Sunrise was at 5:15 am today; sunset will be at 9:10 pm.
(Photo by Dave Leake)
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. Also, extra runs on World Cup match days (tomorrow and next Monday are the last two dates).
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
STADIUM ZONE TONIGHT
Mariners are home, playing the Angels at 6:40 pm.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is back, as shown on the the SDOT map, so they’re back in our morning lineup:
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!
6:56 PM: SDOT says “mechanical malfunctions” have closed the low bridge to all traffic, motorized and non-motorized.
7:43 PM: Still closed, and no progress report from SDOT.
9:15 PM: The live camera shows the bridge is open to surface traffic again.
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, June 29, 2026. No Seattle World Cup match today – next one’s on Wednesday.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Today’s forecast is for clouds early, sun later, and a high in the upper 60s. Sunrise was at 5:14 am today; sunset will again be at 9:11 pm.
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.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is back, as shown on the the SDOT map, so they’re back in our morning lineup:
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!
We’re just back from the “Gather For Goals” World Cup-watching street party in White Center and noticed that the southernmost block of Delridge Way SW is closed to motor vehicles too, though the soccer-showing big screens are all on 16th south of Roxbury (16th is closed all the way to 100th). So if you’re looking to head southbound toward Roxbury, do it north or south of Delridge. And if you’re on foot, do wander over to see the vendors who are on the South Delridge block, as well as local shops and restaurants. We’ll have a separate report on the start of Gather For Goals – which continues until 7 pm – shortly.
7:35 AM: Thanks for the tip and photo. A car-on-side crash at the curve on the westbound West Seattle Bridge.
7:49 AM: Most of the initially large response has been dismissed; we’ll be following up with SFD re: injuries. Obviously if you’re headed inbound any time soon, you’ll want to find another route, like the low bridge.
8:07 AM: Police will be closing the EB lanes too.
8:24 AM: Live camera shows that side open and traffic coming from the WB side too; SFD log shows their responders have all cleared.
Earlier:
6:09 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, June 26, 2026, with Seattle World Cup match #4 tonight.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The rain is here, but expected to taper off later this morning, with some sun, high in mid-60s. Sunrise was at 5:13 am; sunset will again be at 9:11 pm (latest of the year).
SEATTLE WORLD CUP MATCH #4
Egypt vs. Iran, 8 pm at Lumen Field (“Seattle Stadium”). So starting this afternoon, this area near the stadium will again be off-limits to motor vehicles:
TRANSIT TODAY
Matchday overview – Here’s the rundown courtesy of Metro Matters.
Metro buses – Reroutes in the no-motor-vehicles zone shown above, otherwise, regular weekday schedule.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Adding a second boat to facilitate extra matchday runs (which may throw off the schedule) plus later service tonight, an update from what was previously announced:
The West Seattle route will have extended late-night service on Friday 6/26 after the 8 pm FIFA match. The final sailing will depart Pier 50 at 12:15am. Sailing times may vary from posted schedule.
Estimated Pier 50 departures:
11:05pm
11:15pm
11:35pm
11:45pm
12:15am (Sat 6/27)Estimated Seacrest departures:
11:20pm
11:30pm
11:50pm
12:00am (Sat 6/27)
12:30am (Sat 6/27)
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
WATCH PARTY STREET CLOSURE
Downtown White Center is closing 16th SW for the “Gather for Goals” outdoor watch party 11 am-7 pm.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is back, per a the SDOT map, so we’ve returned them to the morning lineup:
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!
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, June 25, 2026. No Seattle World Cup match today – next one’s at 8 pm tomorrow.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The heat alert has ended; Wednesday’s high was 87. Today’s forecast is for clouds and a high in the upper 60s. Sunrise is 5:12 am today; sunset will again be at 9:11 pm (latest of the year, staying there until Tuesday).
(Another look at Wednesday’s spectacular sunrise, this time from Jen A)
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.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is back, as shown on the the SDOT map, so they’re back in our morning lineup:
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!
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with Seattle World Cup match #3 today.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Last day for the Heat Advisory alert from the National Weather Service, scheduled to end at 11 pm. Tuesday’s high was 90; today’s forecast is for sunshine and a high in the mid-80s. Sunrise was at 5:12 am; sunset will again be at 9:11 pm (latest of the year).
(Thanks for the sunrise photos! This one is from Stewart L.)
SEATTLE WORLD CUP MATCH #3
Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar, noon at Lumen Field (“Seattle Stadium”). Starting by 8 am, this area near the stadium will again be off-limits to motor vehicles:
TRANSIT TODAY
Matchday overview – Here’s the rundown courtesy of Metro Matters.
Metro buses – Reroutes in the no-motor-vehicles zone shown above, otherwise, regular weekday schedule.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Extra matchday runs, otherwise, 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.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is back, per a the SDOT map, so we’ve returned them to the morning lineup:
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!
8 AM: From Eric: “Moderately large branch blocking uphill lane just up from the water taxi. Noticed a branch or two down at the top of the hill too so maybe a fairly large vehicle went up?” Photo:
Earlier:
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, June 23, 2026. No Seattle World Cup match today – next one’s at noon tomorrow.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The Heat Advisory alert from the National Weather Service continues until 11 pm Wednesday. Monday’s high was 86; today’s forecast is for sunshine and a high around 80. Sunrise is starting to get later, 5:12 am today; sunset will again be at 9:11 pm (latest of the year, staying there until June 30).
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 back to the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is back, as shown on the the SDOT map, so we’ve returned them to the morning lineup:
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!
8:42 AM: Report of a stuck truck at 16th SW and SW Elmgrove.
9:22 AM: Texter who just went through that area reports it’s gone.
Earlier:
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, June 22, 2026. No Seattle World Cup match today – next one’s at noon Wednesday.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Summer is here and so is a Heat Advisory alert from the National Weather Service, in effect 11 am today to 11 pm Wednesday. Today’s forecast, however, is for sunshine and a high around 80. Sunrise was again at 5:11 am (earliest of the year); sunset will again be at 9:11 pm (latest of the year).
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 back to the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature was back as of Wednesday morning, per a the SDOT map, so we’ve returned them to the morning lineup:
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 (25 mph speed limit):
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!
7:34 AM: No traffic trouble reported so far this morning. But there’s a small power outage in South Admiral, 12 customers near 39th/Manning – thanks for the tip on that.
Earlier:
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, June 19, 2026, with the USA-Australia FIFA World Cup match in Seattle at noon, and the Juneteenth holiday.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Two days until summer’s official arrival with the solstice moment at 1:24 am Sunday. Today’s forecast is for a sunny day, high in the upper 70s. Sunrise was at 5:11 am (earliest of the year, staying there until Tuesday); sunset will again be at 9:10 pm.
SEATTLE WORLD CUP MATCH 2
Noon at Lumen Field (aka Seattle Stadium), USA vs. Australia. Starting by 8 am, this area near the stadium will again be off-limits to motor vehicles:
(7:36 AM P.S. Since commenters are discussing watch parties – find venues listed in our West Seattle Event Calendar.)
TRANSIT TODAY
Here’s an overview of match-day transportation today. The specific services we usually mention:
Metro buses – If your bus usually travels in the zone shown above, it’ll be rerouted. For West Seattle, that primarily means Route 21. Check Metro reroute details here. Otherwise, regular weekday schedule.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Added runs today:
One additional round trip will be added to support the World Cup special service on match days with 12 PM and 1 PM (match) start times. This includes a 10:00 am Pier 50 departure and a 10:15 am West Seattle departure.
Otherwise, summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is back to the regular three-boat schedule today. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
SCHOOL’S OUT
One last mention that all West Seattle schools are now out.
STADIUM ZONE TONIGHT
Hours after the soccer match, the Mariners have another home game/a>, 7:10 pm vs. the Red Sox.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature was back as of Wednesday morning, per a the SDOT map, so we’ve returned them to the morning lineup:
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 (25 mph speed limit):
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!
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, June 18, 2026. As detailed below, mostly regular schedules today – but tomorrow will see changes for the USA-Australia FIFA World Cup match in Seattle and the Juneteenth holiday.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Three days until summer’s officially arrival with the solstice moment at 1:24 this Sunday morning. Today’s forecast is for a sunny, breezy, high in the mid-70s. Sunrise was at 5:11 am (earliest of the year, staying there until Tuesday); sunset will be at 9:10 pm.
SCHOOL’S OUT
All West Seattle schools are now out, since Wednesday was the last day for Seattle Public Schools.
TRANSIT TODAY
Washington State Ferries – Two boats today, as M/V Kitsap remains out for repairs. See the alert page for schedule links and any additional changes.
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Also regular schedule today – Summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.
STADIUM ZONE
Mariners are home again today, 1:10 pm day game vs. the Orioles.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature was back as of Wednesday morning, per a check of the SDOT map, so we’ve returned them to the morning lineup:
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 (25 mph speed limit):
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!
8:39 AM: A police response at West Marginal/17th is blocking part of Marginal.
8:44 AM: No longer blocking, per police radio.
Earlier:
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Summer officially arrives with the solstice moment at 1:24 this Sunday morning. Today’s forecast is for a partly sunny sky, clearing later, high in the low 70s. Sunrise was at 5:11 am (earliest of the year, remaining there until next Tuesday); sunset will again be at 9:09 pm.
SCHOOL’S OUT
Today is the last day for Seattle and Highline districts, Thursday for Vashon (which has hundreds of West Seattle “commuter students”).
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Also regular schedule today – Summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Now on the summer sailing schedule, three boats for Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth. Changes tonight/early tomorrow per the alert page:
Due to terminal repairs at Southworth, we’re making the following schedule changes on late Wednesday, June 17 (and early morning Thursday, June 18).
11:50 p.m. Fauntleroy sailing will go to Vashon and will not continue to Southworth.
12:15 a.m. Vashon to Southworth sailing – will go to Fauntleroy, not Southworth.
12:35 a.m. Southworth sailing – cancelled.
1:05 a.m. Fauntleroy sailing will go to Vashon and will not continue to Southworth.
1:30 a.m. Vashon to Southworth sailing – cancelled.
The last sailings to Southworth on Wednesday, June 17 will be:10:35 p.m. Fauntleroy to Vashon and Southworth sailing
11 p.m. Vashon to Southworth
STADIUM ZONE
Mariners are home again tonight, 6:40 pm vs. the Orioles.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature appears to be back, per a check of the SDOT map, so we’re returning them to the morning lineup:
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 (25 mph speed limit):
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!
9:07 AM: Texter reports a crash on NB 99 in the tunnel “blocking the right lane” and backing up traffic to the WS Bridge.
9:52 AM: Another texter, who like the first one was on a bus, says 99 still is at a standstill.
Earlier:
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Next Seattle FIFA World Cup match is Friday.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
Also over for now, the summery heat (record high again Monday, 91). Summer officially arrives early Sunday, so this is technically still spring. Today’s forecast is for increasing clouds, high in the low 70s. Sunrise was at 5:11 am (earliest of the year, remaining there until June 23); sunset will be at 9:09 pm.
(Monday sunset, photographed by Carol Ann Joyce)
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Back to normal.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Also back to normal today – Summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Now on the summer sailing schedule. Otherwise, Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
STADIUM ZONE
Mariners are back home tonight, 6:40 pm vs. the Orioles.
SCHOOL’S OUT
Everyone who’s not out already will get out this week – Wednesday is the last day for Seattle and Highline districts, Thursday for Vashon (which has hundreds of West Seattle “commuter students”).
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is still not working; we’ve reported it, still no ETA for restoration. In the meantime, you can check live video for any SDOT camera via the SDOT map. State cameras are working and we do have one in the regular lineup:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
(We’ll return the regular camera lineup when the city cams are fully working again.)
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!
6:21 AM: Crash toward bottom of Highland Park Way hill, (update) just west of West Marginal. Live camera shows most lanes blocked, so avoid the hill. Police are on scene.
6:34 AM: That screenshot from one of the SDOT live feeds shows part of the scene. Police are calling for 3 tow trucks. No details on injuries yet but SFD was sent.
6:51 AM: Crash at California/102nd in Arbor Heights. Dispatcher says no one hurt “but it is blocking” at least part of that intersection.
7:03 AM: Texter reports signal trouble at 35th/Fauntleroy. … Police just told dispatch that all lanes are reopening at Highland Park Way/West Marginal.
7:28 AM: Just got another text about the 35th/Fauntleroy signal.
7:35 AM: Crash reported, officer to dispatcher, on eastbound West Seattle Bridge at Spokane on-ramp, involving a semi-truck.
8:01 AM: 47th/Wildwood, crash involving a truck and bicycle rider. Police and fire are on the way. (Note: We are covering this separately, as it is a fatal crash.)
9 AM: Another texter says the 35th/Fauntleroy signal is now fixed.
Earlier:
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, June 15, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The National Weather Service Heat Advisory alert continues until 5 am Tuesday, after a record high of 89 Sunday. Today’s forecast is for more sunshine and a high in the upper 80s. Sunrise was at 5:11 am (earliest of the year, remaining there until June 23); sunset will be at 9:09 pm.
SEATTLE WORLD CUP MATCH 1: Noon at Lumen Field (aka Seattle Stadium), Belgium vs. Egypt. Starting by 8 am, this area near the stadium will be off-limits to motor vehicles:
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – If your bus usually travels in the zone shown above, it’ll be rerouted. For West Seattle, that primarily means Route 21. Check Metro reroute details here.
(WSB photo, last Friday, Doc Maynard with new wrap)
West Seattle Water Taxi – Added runs today – 10 am from Pier 50, 10:15 am from Seacrest. Otherwise, Summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Now on the summer sailing schedule. Otherwise, Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
SCHOOL’S OUT
Everyone who’s not out already will get out later this week – Wednesday is the last day for Seattle and Highline districts, Thursday for Vashon (which has hundreds of West Seattle “commuter students”).
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
The city cameras’ updating-framegrab feature is still not working; we’ve reported it, still no ETA for restoration. In the meantime, you can check live video for any SDOT camera via the SDOT map. State cameras are working and we do have one in the regular lineup:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
(We’ll return the regular camera lineup when the city cams are fully working again.)
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!
After years of planning and anticipation, tomorrow’s the big day – Seattle’s first FIFA World Cup match, Belgium vs. Egypt at noon, with five more matches to follow here over the next three weeks. Whether you’re going to the game or just going to, or near, SODO and/or downtown, the map above shows some key things you need to know – particularly the area that’ll be closed off to motor-vehicle traffic. Some buses will be rerouted as a result – including West Seattle’s Route 21; go here to get reroute details. You can also read more about the pedestrian zone on this SDOT page, which says the street closures should start about four hours before the matches and end
The West Seattle Water Taxi‘s schedule will be affected too – a round trip will be added on World Cup match days during what otherwise is a two-hour gap in the WSWT schedule – a 10 am departure from downtown’s Pier 50 to Seacrest, and a 10:15 am departure from West Seattle.
We’ll be watching traffic/transportation closely through the day, with updates as (if) events warrant! If you see something your neighbors should know about, on the roads/path/water (or at the stadium!), we’re at 206-293-6302, text or voice, any time.
2:55 PM: Thanks for the tips (and thanks to Bill for the photo): That collision is blocking the heart of the 35th/Fauntleroy intersection at the southwest end of the West Seattle Bridge. Checking on injuries. Looking at the live camera, westbound traffic on Fauntleroy appears to be getting by, but not northbound traffic on 35th.
3:18 PM: One lane is now moving northbound on 35th, and one of the cars has been removed, while cleanup continues around the other one.
3:34 PM: The second car has been towed.
7:18 PM: SFD tells us two people were treated but neither had to go to the hospital – a 75-year-old woman and a 37-year-old woman.
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