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The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders

Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.

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Winner claims $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham

There's still an unclaimed ticket for $10,000 that was sold at a convenience store downtown.

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Court issues injunction against Kalshi, AG claims violations of Gambling Act

In 2006, the state Legislature amended the 1973 Gambling Act to make it clear that internet gambling is prohibited in Washington.

2 days ago

Third tiny home village planned for Bellingham

The newest location is expected to be complete by early 2027.

2 days ago

Expanded parking lot now open at downtown Bellingham waterfront

The new 109-space lot is located next near the intersection of Granary and Roeder Avenues.

2 days ago

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I avoid?

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MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make...

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Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...

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10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...

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How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice

Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...

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Bikes, lane closures expected to cause delays in Whatcom County

Hundreds of cyclists will participate in this year's Tour de Whatcom.

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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

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Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight

Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from Roger Federer. After a run of...

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World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from...

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Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday will be refereed by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia, two years after he was in charge of...

6 days ago

Shellfish harvest ban lifted for southern Whatcom County

The department still reports pollution closures in areas like Chuckanut Bay and Larrabee State Park.

6 days ago

Local health officials push for safe food handling in light of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Several cases have been reported in Washington, though health officials say it is not to the level of outbreak seen in 30 other states.

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How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make...

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Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are ‘really good’ with Red Bull team boss

Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his "really good" relationship with Red Bull team principal...

6 days ago

Tribally-managed internet service coming to Lummi Nation

Final testing to certify the network is expected to be finished by Friday.

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The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders

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Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.

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Winner claims $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham

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Fanned stack of US one-dollar bills on a dark wooden surface, showing the dollar sign and serials surrounding the front edges.

There's still an unclaimed ticket for $10,000 that was sold at a convenience store downtown.

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