Though summer is waning with our last 8 p.m. sunset this week, the heat is still on. But some Western WA beaches are overridden with bacteria.

Beth Thompson, South Dakota's state veterinarian, told Reuters on Sunday that she was notified of the case within the last week by a person with direct knowledge of the Maryland case. The Trump administration plans to reduce home health funding by $1 billion in 2026,

More blistering heat is forecast for the Seattle area through at least Monday with a gradual cooling around the region on Tuesday. Fire danger remains elevated over the mountains.