Spirit Music Will Reach You | Paul Chiyokten Wagner
Paul Chiyokten Wagner is an activist, a tribal member of the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) Nation, and the Founder of Protectors of the Salish Sea, an Indigenous-led environmental protection…
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8 Great Tastes | May 2026
1. Golden, crunchy, and downright addictive, Nicki’s Bella Marina’s Deep-Fried Pickles strike the perfect balance between crisp batter and tangy dill bite. 2. The Asian1 Appetizer Combination delivers a satisfying mix of crispy, savory bites just perfect for sharing. It comes with Golden and satay chicken, egg rolls, prawns, and even has some fries! 3. The Enchilada Combo Plate…
Spring Cream Pasta with Smoked Sockeye, Seared Scallops & Spring Vegetables Recipe | Chef Matthew’s Corner
April showers bring May flowers, and here in the Pacific Northwest that also means the beginning of our farming season. Local markets fill with bright greens,…
Converted for Connection | Casali Construction and Remodeling
Completion date: August 2025 Location: North Bellingham Engineer: Frame Studio, Inc. Builder: Casali Construction and Remodeling Interior Designer: Alexa Casali with Casali Remodeling Photographer: Melissa Daughters with MKDaughters Photography For this recent renovation, our clients came…
More Than Just a Fish Store | Emmaquatics Aquarium & Lounge
Gently burbling water, swaying underwater plants, and hundreds of fish flashing their colorful scales and fins at you as they swim by. For most, it’s an undeniably captivating view, and one known to help reduce stress. Bellinghamsters have been able to aquarium-gaze at the Marine Life Center, the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, and at…
Shopping for a Day at the Casino
One of the best things about visiting casinos is the wide range of activities that one can indulge in. In addition to restaurants and games, many casinos boast hotels with swimming pools,…
Fill Your Cup, Feed a Neighbor | Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn
Opportunity Council is an organization supporting Whatcom, San Juan, and Island Counties with childcare, early education, employment, financial, and basic needs services. Maple Alley Inn, their hunger-fighting healthy meal program, has…
The Mixing Tin | Casino
CASINO Jack’s Bar Ingredients: Gin, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, orange bitters, Luxardo cherry The Casino cocktail is a simple but sophisticated drink that anyone can enjoy, whether you are taking your chances at the roulette wheel, having a night out on the town, or cozying up at home. The Casino is a…
Local Shop Makes Biking Accessible in Birch Bay | Birch Bay Bike Shop
Riding a bike is a timeless activity that, for some people, has been part of life for many years. This includes the owner of Birch Bay Bike Shop, John Roy, who solidified his deep passion for biking in high school. The Birch Bay Bike Shop opened in 2023. Roy is the main employee, with occasional help from his wife, Carolyn Roy. He saw something great in the local biking community, which he felt had been…
The Smaller The Bite, The Better The Taste
Imagine this: you’re lying outside on a blanket in the sun on bright green grass. The temperature is warm, but not too warm, and the sounds of birdcalls and smells of freshly blooming flowers are nourishing your soul. Maybe a book is lying by you, and maybe your emotional-support water bottle is as well. Something important is missing in…
Glorious Gluten-Free Goodies | Millet Gluten-Free Bakery
Millet Gluten-Free Bakery is Bellingham’s only 100% gluten-free bakery. Open for less than a year, it’s risen in popularity faster than the owners could ever have imagined. The owners, three sisters named Chloe Vogel, Aemilia Vogel, and Clara Dwyer, have been baking their entire lives. The sisters saw a need within the community for…
Two Island Nations, One Salish Sea | Hands Across the Water
When borders divide, communities can choose to sail toward each other. On a weekend in Sept. 2025, a flotilla of boats carrying roughly 100 Americans crossed the Salish Sea from Orcas Island, Washington, to Salt Spring Island, British Columbia—two islands separated by a national border but connected by tides, ferry routes, and the kind of neighborliness that doesn’t require a passport to feel. The gathering was called Hands Across the Water, and it arrived…