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…
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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,…
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…
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 help the egg rolls stay crisp and prevent the wrappers from tearing. Makes 18–20 egg rolls Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground pork…
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 artist and interior designer Tom Bakker hung four of his vibrant paintings at the local travel hub as part of an ongoing installation. Bakker, born and raised in the Netherlands, has been a professional designer for 41 years and a…
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…
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….
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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 dresses were all from Whatcom County, it gives guests an intimate view of the time period like never before. “I just love…
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…
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…
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 a generous snowfall of Parmesan. 3. Oyster & Thistle’s O&T Clams with smoked tomatoes, pickled peppers, capers, and lemon offer bold, punchy flavors—plus, the view of…