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5 hours ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
5 hours ago in National, Trending
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.
5 hours ago in World
Inside the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak
The nearly 150 people aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde have been mostly confined to their cabins, according to footage obtained by The Associated Press, after three passengers died and at least four others were left ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak.
Lynden chocolate shop wins multiple international awards
Fresco Chocolate in Lynden won multiple awards at the Academy of Chocolate Awards in London on March 20.
6 hours ago in Sports
Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
6 hours ago in Sports
Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code
Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field
"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.
J.P. Crawford hits go-ahead homer in 5-run 6th as Mariners rally from 4 down to beat Braves 5-4
Logan Gilbert pitched six innings, allowing four runs and six hits.
State Supreme Court strikes down attempt at referendum on “millionaire’s tax”
The court is still expected to rule on the tax's constitutionality later this year.
Candidate filing deadline approaches for August primary in Whatcom County
The key races include seats on the U.S. House, state senate, state House and Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners.
Lummi Nation Police shut down notorious drug house
The property is located near the sites of two shootings in the past year.
22 hours ago in Sports
Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.
Suspect in fatal Skagit County crash arrested 14 years later
Cortez-Vargas will be extradited to Skagit County to face a hit-and-run fatality charge.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."
Law targeting DUI testing backlog to take effect in June
Delays in testing can lead to cases being dismissed after their statute of limitations expires.
Northwest Sports Update: M’s swept by KC, WWU men’s rugby wins historic national title, prep sports playoffs kick off and more
The M's are facing a former Bellingham Bells pitcher as they look to snap their three-game skid.
1 day ago in World
A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3
A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard, including 17 Americans, was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday after a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus killed three passengers and left at least three others seriously ill, the World Health Organization and the ship's operator said.
1 day ago in World
US claims progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying 2 merchant ships have transited
The U.S. military said Monday that two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after it launched a new plan to restore traffic. Iran has effectively closed the critical waterway since the U.S. and Israel launched the war in late February.