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Since Time Immemorial | Joshua Hillaire

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…

The Feast of the Decade | Bellingham SeaFeast

The 2026 Bellingham SeaFeast will be the culmination of a decade of celebrating the maritime community that sits at the core…

Balancing Function and Joy, All on One Wheel | Bellingham’s Unicycling Community

Every one of Christie Scollon’s neighbors had seen her practicing, so backing down wasn’t an option. Christie quickly learned that there were only two ways this could end: either she…

More Than a Taco Truck: Celebrating a New Beginning | Juanita’s Taco Truck

Over in the small town of Everson, amongst some warehouses and a gas station, there lives a well-loved food truck. Specifically, a Mexican taco truck. Juanita Lopez—the founder, owner, a first-generation immigrant, and single mother of five boys—is the hard-working mind behind everything this family-run food truck stands on. Her youngest son, Aaron Garcia, and her niece, Camila Lopez, are typically the only two…

Waxing vs. Shaving | And Why Waxing Wins Every Time

If shaving feels like a never-ending chore of irritation, stubble, and razor bumps on repeat, you’re not imagining it. After more than two decades in the treatment room, I can tell you this with confidence: shaving is quick, but waxing is smarter. Let’s…

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho | Chef’s Corner

Gazpacho is a chilled savory soup that adds a lot of style and flair to your culinary arsenal, even though it’s ridiculously easy to pull together….

Stillness in Bloom | Meerkerk Gardens

 For more than 60 years, Meerkerk Gardens has been shaped by generations of care, preserving its unique woodland landscape while honoring the vision of those…

Transform Your Home

A smoother morning. A calmer evening. A space that supports you without asking for constant attention. That’s the kind of home transformation that lasts. A well-designed home doesn’t just look good in photos; it works hard for you, even on a random Tuesday morning when you’re running late, the kids can’t find their shoes, and it’s raining sideways (again). The…

Wine Pick of the Month | Hogue Cellars 2024 Sauvignon Blanc

Hogue Cellars Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, lively, and built for easy sipping. At the time of writing, the 2024 vintage is available from this Washington winery. Aromas of grapefruit, lime, and fresh-cut herbs jump from the glass, followed by subtle notes of green apple and a hint of tropical fruit. On the palate, it’s bright and refreshing, with citrus-forward flavors balanced by…

Plantscaping Design Provides Expertise for Creating Beautiful Whatcom Yards | Kent’s Garden & Nursery

The idea starts sprouting with the first sunny days of spring. It grows as you walk by beautiful flowers, blossoming trees,…

New Dining Concept Aims to Fill Big Shoes on Whidbey Island | Passage, The Inn at Langley

The Inn at Langley on Whidbey Island reopened this summer after a thorough renovation. The refresh brought with it a new dining concept, Passage, headed by Executive Chef Johnny Spero. “Shaped by the rhythm of the seasons, Passage is a new culinary experience at The Inn at Langley, rooted…

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, muddled and fresh mint, and hint of…