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The Mixing Tin | Rojito Mojito

Fairhaven’s cobblestone roads and brick buildings may be baking in the summer heat, but you don’t have to be! Step into J’s Kitchen to cool off with this vibrant, fruity cocktail. The Rojito Mojito, so called for its earthy reddish color, combines the classic mojito with plenty of passion fruit, blood orange, and pomegranate juice. Between the fruit,…

Second Location Marks Evolutionary Growth for Local Salon | Salon Bellissima

When a leader gets the chance to step back from the front lines, everything can change. That’s what Nicci Lyn Troupe, hairstylist, owner, and CEO of Salon Bellissima, found after her husband’s job switch-up…

Riding Toward Community | Bellingham Bicycle Culture

On any given day in Bellingham, a group of riders is gearing up to roll out, weaving through faded green bike lanes and disappearing into the verdant forest of the Hundred Acre Wood. Whether cycling at the edge of a downhill run or pedaling past a downtown bike shop, it’s inevitable…

Crispy Pork Egg Rolls | A Homemade Recipe from Bellingham Alive

Golden, crunchy, and packed with savory pork and tender vegetables, these homemade egg rolls are well worth the extra folding. Let the filling cool completely before wrapping to…

Tom Bakker Art | Newly Local Modern Artist Hangs Installation at San Juan Airlines

Travelers passing through the San Juan Airlines office in Bellingham will notice some colorful new additions lining the hallways. In May, modern…

Sew Inspired Fabrics | Fairhaven’s New Fabric Store

“We are so thankful that you are here.” It’s a phrase I hear almost daily from first-time visitors to Sew Inspired Fabrics- often spoken with a kind of relief. Since opening our doors in the heart of Fairhaven last November, we at Sew Inspired Fabrics have quickly become a destination for sewists throughout the Pacific Northwest, welcoming guests from Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, and beyond. Many arrive starved for high-quality fabrics and the kind of tactile shopping experience…

Bellingham Blinds, Done Right | Bindi and Bird

The Store Bindi and Bird is a locally-owned window coverings store founded by sisters Jodie and Jolene, who bring more than 40 years of combined experience in homes, interiors, and customer service. Named after their dogs, the business was built with intention from the beginning.What started as a…

Experience Whatcom’s History Through Vivid Fashion | Whatcom Museum

Situated within the Whatcom Museum’s walls lives an exhibition titled “Vivid Victorian: Whatcom County Fashions from 1860–1900.” This showcase contains dresses and photographs from the Victorian era. As the women who wore these…

The Film Scene in Spectacular Skagit Valley

Skagit Valley contains some of the most diverse landscapes in Washington State. From rolling hills to dense forests, lakes, and fields stretching as far as the eye can see, to quaint villages, abandoned rustic barns, ocean-side sunsets, and mom-and-pop diners. This is a place full of inspiration, which is why Washington Filmworks and the Skagit Tourism Bureau partnered together to bring “location managers and film industry decision-makers” to the area. “Skagit Valley is an incredible location…

Wine Pick of the Month | Gulp Hablo Orange

GULP HABLO ORANGE With its offbeat, quirky label, Gulp Hablo Orange is an eye-catching, bold-flavored wine that is sure to stand out on anyone’s wine rack. Crafted in the heart of Spain in biodynamic vineyards with chalky clay soils by Bodegas Parra Jimenez, Gulp Hablo offers vinophiles and casual tasters a beautiful blend of equal…

8 Great Tastes | Summer 2026

1. The Drive-In Style Cheeseburger at Structures Brewing lives up to the hype. Crispy-edged beef, melty American cheese, onion, pickle, and house sauce on a soft bun that is seriously satisfying. 2. A stop at Storia Cucina always turns into a full meal. The Pappardelle Bolognese is comforting, delicious, and finished with…