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…
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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, and CEO of Salon Bellissima, found after her husband’s job switch-up led to a cross-state move in 2024. It took her away from the salon chair, her loyal clients, and her staff. Although the new distance took an emotional toll, it freed her up…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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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…
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…
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,…
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…