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The Mixing Tin | Death in the AfternoonDine

Beyond the Barre | Skagit Valley Academy of DanceLifestyle

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Local Mill Welcomes New Management | Fairhaven Mill

Fairhaven Mill recently welcomed Philip Fraley as the new general manager. The Mill has been an active, organic mill since 1974, serving businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest. Fraley has an extensive background in product management with 23 years of experience at Omega Nutrition and, most recently, Birdon America. He has over 25 years of experience running certified organic operations and brings an experienced viewpoint to the team. Since Fraley has…

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Shuck, Share, & Celebrate | Blaine OysterFest

As autumn settles over the waterfront, the Blaine OysterFest returns to celebrate the city’s aquaculture roots on Oct. 10. “It’s a very hometown fair kind of vibe with the seafood and harbor feeling to it. It’s a lot of fun,” says Olea Mills, the Event Coordinator at Blaine-Birch Bay…

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Toe-tally Awesome Shoes | ReLaced

ReLaced, located in downtown Bellingham, prioritizes selling new, used, authentic, and well-made shoes to sneakerheads at great prices. The Shop This family-run streetwear shoe store, founded and owned by Lidija and Jesse Reading, first opened in March 2024 on Bay Street. In May, the business moved to a place on Holly Street. Helped by their central…

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Since Time Immemorial | Xw’tot lhem Sequoyah Julius

Since Time Immemorial is a recurring series featuring community members whose families have been here since time immemorial. The ancestral knowledge carried by Lhaq’temish (Lummi), Nooksack, and other Coast Salish peoples is knowledge about how to live in our shared home in a good, life-sustaining way. We live in a time when we need to…

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Behind the Studio Doors | Whatcom Artist Studio Tour

For more than 30 years, the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour has been a fall cultural highlight in which artists around Whatcom County open their studios to the public. Taking place this year on October 3–4 and…

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Local Food & Farms Shine During September Eat Local Month | Sustainable Connections

September is a time of natural bounty and abundance here in the Pacific Northwest. From ripe tomatoes at farmers’ markets to fresh seafood to the first harvest of apples, this season is…

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Where Decadence Meets Generosity | Handbags for Housing

In early June, Lydia Place hosted their 14th annual Handbags for Housing event, complete with a lively fashion show emceed by Shannon Day, the “bag whisperer.” Fishermen’s Pavilion was decked to the nines with bright, colorful floral decorations and balloons…

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Cider Festival Kicks Off Fall and Funds Outdoor Accessibility for Women | Sippin’ on Cider Festival, Shifting Gears

Expanding community spaces is part of what Shifting Gears does best, so it’s no surprise their Sippin’ on Cider Festival is rolling into its sixth year with plans of being bigger and better than ever. Shifting Gears is a Bellingham-based nonprofit that empowers women of all…

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A Boutique for Enjoying Your Life, Inside and Out | Go Outside

Sitting right where it has for the last 140-some-odd years, the historic wooden building that houses home and lifestyle boutique Go Outside welcomes folks to La Conner’s downtown. It was built in 1884, according to the plaque by its door, and was once the home of Puget Sound Mail newspaper. Now, the building is full of colorful, functional, and high-quality items curated by Karli Pickett. The Shop Pickett is the third owner of…

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Fall Into Cocktails, Wine, and Tapas

Cooler days call for great cocktails, exceptional wines, and plates made for sharing. From timeless classics to fresh seasonal creations, our local restaurants and bars know how to make the most of fall. Whether you’re…

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Sea to Salt Shaker

Sea salt starts with seawater. When the water evaporates, the salt it contains is left behind in crystal form. Around the world, salt makers use a variety of methods to make that transformation happen, but many small producers rely on slow, careful processes that let the natural minerals and textures develop. Typically, seawater is collected and filtered before being concentrated into a stronger brine. Some makers let the sun and wind…

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A Better Use of Space: Why Backyard Studios Are Taking Root in the Pacific Northwest | Coast Studios

In recent years, homeowners throughout the Pacific Northwest have begun rethinking what it means to fully use the space they already have. A rising cost of living, limited housing inventory, increasing multigenerational living, and the continued shift toward remote work have all contributed to the change. More homeowners are looking beyond traditional additions and asking a different question altogether: How can existing property be used more intentionally? Across the region, detached backyard…