Fresh Start at South Whatcom Park | Samish Park
Samish Park reopened after two summers of restoration and repairs. The southern Whatcom County park was closed in May 2024…
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe
There are many delicious vegetables in season during the warmer months, including carrots, lettuce, cucumber, and zucchini. We recently made a delectable chocolate zucchini cake from my grandma’s…
A Relaxing Gateway to Holistic Personal Care | The Wildflower Spa
The Wildflower Spa has fully bloomed on Mount Vernon’s bustling 1st Street after expanding their space and services in 2025. Previously known as Bare Boutique, this spa provides healing experiences in more ways than one….
Italian Pizza, Please | Pendino, Natalino’s Pizza
Bellingham gained a new pizza and craft cocktail bar this May—Pendino, founded by one of Makeworth Coffee’s original co-owners, Corey Silversmith. This spot promises Neapolitan pizza paired with late-night energy that…
All Arrows Aim For The Greenhouse | Arrows Aim Greenhouse & Supply Co.
Founder and Ceramicist Leeann Fox started Arrows Aim Greenhouse Supply & Co. with just a website in 2020. Fox built a mobile greenhouse soon afterward, which is now the PNW’s longest-running mobile plant shop, according to their website. In 2025, they opened their first brick-and-mortar in downtown Mount Vernon after six years of significant growth. The small team at Arrows…
Meet Psychologist Dr. Erika Creydt: The Local Girl Running To Be Your Next State Senator
Paid political advertisement. The views expressed are those of the advertiser and do not reflect the views or endorsement of K & L Media, Bellingham Alive Magazine, its staff, or its ownership. Third-generation Blaine resident, clinical psychologist, elected Blaine School Board Director, mother of three, small business owner—yet Dr. Erika Creydt tends to…
Clock in at The Office | The Office Tavern
While upscale dining is on the rise, The Office Tavern stands out as a casual gathering place designed for returning visitors rather than turning tables. Just off Burlington’s Fairhaven Avenue, this 21-and-over establishment captures the easygoing vibe of a neighborhood bar with a polished environment. Since becoming the sole owner of The Office in 2023, Tony Pratt has kept the mission simple: to create a welcoming spot where…
Calling All Beer Lovers! | Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
This story was edited on June 9 to correct errors made by Bellingham Alive staff. There was not a change in ownership at Boundary Bay Brewing Company, and Madison Pugmire and Connor Cottrill are…
Awards Connect Generations of Local Entrepreneurs Youthpreneurs of NW Washington Awards
Last year, three local teens were the recipients of the first-ever Youthpreneurs of NW Washington Awards. More than just offering a financial boon, the awards recognized their efforts, boosted their confidence, and inducted them into our community’s…
World Cup Comes to Seattle
Throughout June and July, the largest ever FIFA Men’s World Cup will feature six matches at Lumen Field, a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood. This…
Experience the Food and Farming Culture of NW Washington | Farm to Table Trails
The food, farming, and fishing culture of Northwest Washington is rich and diverse, and one of the most exciting ways to explore our region’s offerings is by…
Since Time Immemorial | Dan Friday
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, 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 restore our relationship with Mother Earth and with one another. We are grateful for these stories, told in the words…