Q and A with Barron Heating

What are five changes people can make right now to make their homes more energy-efficient? 5 Products to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient. Aeroseal Duct Repair Created by the company of the same name, Aeroseal is a spray-based sealant technology for ductwork in homes. Aeroseal fills and seals small to medium leaks in the ductwork—from the inside—throughout your home. This increases airflow efficiency, improves air quality, and can even reduce dust throughout your home. Aeroseal is an aerosol-based sealant…

Celebrating Juneteenth with Uplifted Black Voices

Written by Kristen Boehm This month, multiple events celebrating Juneteenth have been taking place in Bellingham! I was able to attend the Commercial Street Block Party on June 15, which was dedicated to what many call our second independence…

Dining Where Table Meets Farm

Dinner at Widnor Farms

Business Partner Spotlight: Haggen Food & Pharmacy

Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard to create meaningful content that speaks to where you live. We appreciate the love and support the community has shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To show our gratitude, each week we will highlight a different local business whose continued support has helped us stay open during this difficult time. Thank you! Haggen Food & Pharmacy was…

Business Partner Spotlight: Mt. Baker Overhead Garage Doors INC.

Business Partner Spotlight

Business Partner Spotlight: Roger Jobs Automotive

Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard to create meaningful content…

Business Partner Spotlight: The Skagit Casino Resort

Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard to create meaningful content that speaks to where you live. We appreciate the love and support the community has shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To show our gratitude, each week we will highlight a different local business whose continued support has helped us stay open during this difficult time. Thank…

Business Partner Spotlight: Swinomish Casino & Lodge

Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard to create meaningful content that speaks to where you live….

Business Partner Spotlight: Judd & Black Appliance Bellingham

Judd & Black Appliance Bellingham Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard to create meaningful content that speaks to where you live. We appreciate the love and support the community has shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To show our gratitude, each week…

Business Partner Spotlight: PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard to create meaningful content that speaks to where you live. We appreciate the love and support the community has shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To show our gratitude, each week we will highlight a different local business whose continued support has helped us stay open during this difficult time. Thank you! PeaceHealth…

Business Partner Spotlight: The Inn at Lynden

The Inn at Lynden  Photo Credit: facebook.com Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard…

Business Partner Spotlight: Piece of Mind

Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard to create meaningful content that speaks to where you live. We appreciate the love and support the community has shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To show our gratitude, each week we will highlight a different local business whose continued support has helped us stay open during…

Looking to adopt a cat? 95 are about to arrive in Bellingham 

This weekend, nearly a hundred adoptable cats and kittens will arrive in Bellingham from Hearts Alive Village rescue in Las Vegas. Thanks to a partnership between Good Flights, which is part of Greater Good Charities, and iHeartCats.com, these cats will be even closer to finding forever homes here in the Pacific Northwest.    Why so many cats? The pandemic has created a financial crisis in Las Vegas, and many families have…

Business Partner Spotlight: Bow Wow & Woofs

Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard to create meaningful content that speaks to where you live. We appreciate the love and support the community has shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To show our gratitude, each week we will highlight a different local…

Business Partner Spotlight: Nicki’s Bella Marina/ Nicki’s Bar & Grill

Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard to create meaningful content that speaks to where you live. We appreciate the love and support the community has shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To show our…

Business Partner Spotlight: Tides of Anacortes

Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard to create meaningful content that speaks to where you live. We appreciate the love and support the community has shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To show our gratitude, each week we will highlight…

Business Partner Spotlight: Allen Law Firm

Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard to create meaningful content that speaks to where you live. We appreciate the love and support the community has shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To show our gratitude, each week we will highlight a different local business whose continued support has helped us stay open during this difficult…

Business Partner Spotlight: Addies Angus Ranch

Bellingham Alive is a small, woman-owned business with fewer than 10 employees. For more than a decade, we’ve worked hard to create meaningful content that speaks to where you live. We appreciate the love and support the community has shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To show our gratitude, each week we will highlight a different local business whose continued support has helped us stay open during this difficult time. Thank you! Addies…

Welcome Back, Whatcom Museum!

After a long hiatus, the Whatcom Museum is reopening its doors at 25% capacity!

Smooches for Pooches

Whatcom Humane Society Rolls Out New Virtual Events

Give the Gift of Local

WRITTEN BY ANELYSE MORRIS This holiday season, show your friends, family, and local businesses some love with a “Think Local First” gift card. Brought to…

Work in the food service industry? Övn wants to give you free pizza

Written by Noah Harper, Photo by Alyssa Pitcher Starting November 17, Övn Wood Fired Pizza in Fairhaven began offering free to-go pizzas to food service employees. All you have to do is show your pay stub to collect a free margherita or pepperoni pizza. To begin, Övn is giving away 25 pizzas per day.  “There’s going to be a lot of people with some…

MENU Talk: Serving up Support for Local Businesses

WRITTEN BY ANELYSE MORRIS The past few months have been a whirlwind of uncertainty, particularly for local restaurants and stores. That’s why, at Bellingham Alive, we’re striving to increase our…

A Boulder Way to Celebrate Local Businesses

Sustainable Connections Hosts Second Annual July Rock Hunt

Give Blood, Save Lives, Get Groceries

Photos Courtesy of Bloodworks Northwest With elective surgeries starting back up, blood centers across the country are reporting low inventories. Locally, Bloodworks Northwest is anticipating severe shortages. Help by donating blood at one of their pop-up locations or at their donor center in Bellingham on Bakerview Road.  Those who donate between June 29 and July 11 will earn a $20 grocery gift card! Choose from retailers like Target, Safeway, Whole Foods, and more. Make an appointment today by visiting…

Handmade Market Hopes to Move Online

Written by Jack Taylor   With COVID-19 closing down most summer markets, Rachel Jackson, the director of Bellingham Handmade, is determined to create a virtual space for local makers.  “The real ambition for us as an organization is to offer direct platforms of sales from artisans to the consumer,” Jackson says.   Bellingham Handmade is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for a new eCommerce website that will operate like an Etsy…

A Message on COVID-19 from PeaceHealth

During the COVID-19 pandemic, as a community we have banded together and remained vigilant about taking safety precautions. We have flattened the initial curve and we…

Want to see a dinosaur? Drive by this driftwood zoo in Bow.

Bow local artist Joe Treat makes driftwood come to life with his realistic animal sculptures.

How to Thank First Responders, Virtually

Facebook page “Encouragement for Health Care Workers & First Responders” provides a way for Whatcom County residents to send a virtual thank you to those risking their lives during the pandemic. 

The Bob Ross Challenge 

Channel your inner Bob Ross with this challenge!

Spring Clean Your Inbox  

Do you receive endless emails, hundreds of e-coupons for stores you never go to? Spring cleaning doesn’t have to just apply to your home, it can apply to your email too. Here’s a guide on how to keep your inbox organized and attain the zen of reaching zero.

Yoga at Home

Relax and get some exercise at the same time, with online yoga classes from these local studios.

Supporting the Bellingham Food Bank

Each week, the Bellingham Food Bank feeds around 4,500 families throughout Whatcom County, providing staples like pasta, canned fish, peanut butter, and fruits and veggies. During times of crisis, organizations like the food bank are more essential than ever. 

Give Yourself a Spa Day

Make your own face mask with this all-natural recipe.

Tips for Making the Most of Your Spring Cleaning Routine

Get your house quaran-cleaned during this quarantine, with this list on how to make the most of your spring cleaning this year.

When Adversity Knocked, We Answered

The impact from the virus has spared no one.  But the threat has not changed our community’s character. Rather, it has revealed us for who we are — an interconnected, diverse set of neighbors investing in neighbors, strangers investing in strangers, and a community investing in itself and its future. From the depths of despair come inspiring stories of sacrifice and selflessness. As a community, we should be proud. 

Easter Any Day

Easter may be over, but the fun doesn’t have to be! Scavenger hunts keep the good times going — no matter what time of year.

DIY 3-D Foam Paint

Take some time for yourself while your little artists stay busy with foamy, 3-D paints. This simple recipe requires three household ingredients and hardens overnight, so your kids can proudly display their creations all over the house. 

Turn your pet photo into a Paw-casso 

Are you looking for a fun way to support the community? Look no further than Whatcom Humane Society’s Paw-Casso fundraiser.

DIY Laser Maze for Your Little Spies

Are your kids wannabe spies? Or action movie lovers? Let them live out their fantasies with a DIY laser maze.

Teach Your Kids About Crystallization With Rock Candy

By Julia Furukawa  Your kids are guaranteed to love this experiment, which is both education and delicious.  Making rock candy at home is a cheap and easy way to help kids learn about the crystallization process, with a sugary reward at the end. All you’ll need is sugar, water, food coloring,…

Make a Funny Face Flip Book

Keep your kids entertained with this funny face flip book!

Need hand sanitizer…and pie? BelleWood Acres has you covered.

BelleWood Acres puts their state-of-the-art equipment to a new use — making hand sanitizer for a local jail.

Clean Your Grill With These 5 Household Products

Looking for a simple, inexpensive way to keep your bbq clean? Look no further! We’ve provided a list of everyday household items that will keep your grill shining all season.

Egg and Salt Experiment

Teach Your Kids About Salinity and Water Density With Eggs and Salt

Business as Unusual at Solstice Senior Living

How One Senior Living Center Is Protecting Residents from COVID-19

Keep Little Hands Busy

Looking for a way to keep your kids from going stir-crazy? Here’s a guide on how to make the most of your time with them inside.

Tips on How to Prevent the Flu this Holiday Season

CDC Estimates 1,300 Deaths Already from the Flu this Season MEMPHIS, TENN. – As holiday season approaches, Dr. Richard Webby, a member of the Infectious Diseases Department at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the World Health Organization’s Vaccine Composition Team,…

Safe Journey Tokitae Totem, we join you in calling Tokitae home to her Salish Sea waters!

The Whatcom Museum will host the Lummi Nation’s Orca Tokitae totem pole on Thurs., June 13, 6-8:00 pm at Old City Hall, as it journeys back…

Celebrate Mom

We are here to help you find the perfect gift for your mom this Mother’s Day, whether it’s flowers and chocolates, or an experience you can share together.

2019 Earth Day Events

Support your planet during a week of Earth Day festivities: Visit a sustainable food fair, film festival, 5k run, parade or work party!

April is National Volunteer Month

April is National Volunteer Month and there are so many ways to help out and give back to your community, these are just a few ideas!

Earth Day Faves

Take a look at our staff sustainability favorites! Full of innovative and fun products you may not have heard of yet, along with some sweet Earth Day sales.

Whatcom County Science and Engineering Fair

All Whatcom County Students, grades K-12, are invited to participate in the seventh annual Whatcom County Science and Engineering Fair. Below you will find a list of important dates, information about registering, and other ways you can be involved. Congratulations to all our young scientists and engineers! 2019 Fair Important Dates Friday, February 22nd  – 4 p.m. Early Registration Deadline ($15) Friday, March 1st  – 4 p.m. Final Registration Deadline ($20) Monday, March 4th  – 4 p.m. LATE Registration Deadline ($30) Friday, March 8th – Students drop off…

Winter Storm Outreach

There are roughly 800 homeless individuals in immediate need in Whatcom County alone.

Unconventional Christmas Tree Photo Challenge

We challenged you to make an unconventional tree, whether it was made to represent your business or just from things found around your house, and we LOVED the results! Our winner for the 2018 Unconventional Christmas Tree Challenge is:  A Wooden Tree from Donna J!  Congratulations! You have won…

2018 Gift Giving Guide

While the holidays are full of fun and jolly, gift shipping can get tricky when trying to find the perfect gift for everyone. Do not worry! We have you covered with…

Making local progress on our growing housing crisis

KULSHAN COMMUNITY LAND TRUST AWARDED HOUSING TRUST FUND GRANTS TOTALING $550,000 BELLINGHAM, WA – Kulshan Community Land Trust (KulshanCLT) is pleased to announce that they received two Washington State Housing Trust Fund (HTF) grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce totaling $550,000. Since 1986, the Housing Trust Fund has awarded almost $1 billion in funding and helped build or preserve nearly 47,000 units of affordable housing statewide. Through a competitive application process, the…

Pet Costume Contest

Happy Howl-oween everyone! We had a blast with this contest, thank you to every human who submitted a photo, and thanks to all the critters who put up with their silly humans! Congratulations to our winner: From Jack: Jack the B-52 Beagle Bomber Enjoy your $25 gift certificate to Lovitt Restaurant and two tickets to Mount Baker Theatre’s Seattle…

31 Halloween Happenings

Halloween is right around the corner but not sure what to do for it yet? No worries! Whether you are looking for something to do with friends,…

Local Boutique Raises $10,000 for Survivors of Human Trafficking

Congratulations to our friend and business partner Suzanne Smith from Betty Be Good on her continued efforts to make a difference in the lives of women affected by trafficking crimes. Suzanne’s caring nature is helping empower women who were once victims of sex trafficking. She said that (in addition to raising over 10,000 at her recent fundraiser) two percent of all sales go into “Betty’s Liberty Closet,”…

Slo Pitch Fundraiser for PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center

Please show your support and stop in on Tuesday, November 6th! Slo Pitch Sports Grill & Casino will be having their annual fundraiser on Tuesday, November 6th. This year, ALL proceeds for an entire day will go to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center. 100% of all food and beverage sales will be donated from 8 a.m. – 3 a.m. That means that if your bill is $18.16, THAT is the total amount being donated. To-go orders welcome! PeaceHealth St….

Western Ranked 15th Among Nation’s 25 Greenest Colleges

Congratulations to Western Washington University, ranked 15th of the nation’s 25 green colleges! Thank you for everything you do to keep our planet clean! BELLINGHAM – Western Washington University was recently ranked 15th in the “25 Best Green Colleges in The United States” list by Collegeconsensus.com.The Environmental Protection Agency recognizes those ranked on the list as higher education institutions using the largest amount of green power. Ranked institutions also share values such as environmental stewardship, respect for human impact…

Winner of Regional advances to PGA Jr. League Championship

LOCAL PGA JR. LEAGUE ALL-STAR TEAM TO COMPETE IN REGIONAL AT THE HOME COURSE IN DUPONT, WASH., SEPT. 29-30 Winner of Regional advances to PGA Jr. League Championship presented by National Car Rental Nov. 16-19 Congratulations to all the participants from Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish counties who are part of the PGA…

31 Day Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to all our winners! Come back and play next year!

Local Berry Farms

1 Mama’s Garden — Deming Right off Valley Highway lies a picturesque farm east of Bellingham, complete with roaming chickens. Renee Kalsbeek, co-owner of Mama’s Garden, says that this farm is unique because it…

Mother’s Day

Mothers day weekend is just around the corner on May, 13. Below is a wide variety of ideas to celebrate. From outdoorsy activities like rafting to relaxing spas…

Earth Day in the Pacific Northwest

Earth Day is just around the corner, and has been an annual event that was first celebrated in 1970.  On April 21, there will be earth day celebrations in more than 193 countries across the…

Spring Clean Season Is Upon Us

In honor of spring equinox, we have compiled a few of our favorite spring cleaning hacks to help you get a jump on (or avoid altogether) via plain good maintenance, that…

Urgent Plea For Blood Donors

Train derailment results in urgent plea for donors Emergency making huge demands on community supply   Seattle, WA — Bloodworks issued an urgent appeal for donors today following the derailment of an Amtrak passenger train between…

Gluten-Free Eateries in Bellingham

For those who can’t eat gluten, rest assured there are plenty of options in Bellingham. We put together a list with just a few of…

Eco-Friendly Home and Beauty

  In honor of Earth Day, we’re determined to start going a little more natural with our home and beauty products. Think about it: the products we use in our day-to-day routine–the countless spritzes, sprays, scrubs and shampoos–have to go somewhere, right?…

DIY Spring Bouquets

Flowers are starting to bloom and a bouquet or floral arrangement is a fragrant way to add a little more life to a drab room. Here are a few ideas to help inspire you! YELLOW Warm and bright, this all-yellow bouquet is a cheerful reminder of sunshine! Website: zitaelze.com PURPLE Perhaps purple is your color…in which case this sweet and simple arrangement of violets and lilacs might be just for…

Bellingham Escape

This past weekend I was lucky enough to get to try my skills with 6 other friends at recently opened, local adventure, Bellingham Escape Room, 1417 Cornwall Ave., Ste. A101. The first challenge was finding the entrance, located in the back alley in a discreet dimly lit building, although unintentional it was a fun start to the challenge.  Once inside we were greeted by hosts, Rebecca and husband Tamer.  She gave us the…

Behind The Scenes – Inner Beauty

 Inner beauty highlights 5 amazing women in our community previously deemed Bellingham Alive Wonder Women! We have brought in area professionals in makeup, hair, and wardrobe to pamper these amazing ladies with an outer style to complement their inner beauty.  See their complete look, read their stories, and share our wonder of five fabulous women.  Get a first look behind the scenes at our photo shoot!

Science On Wheels Visits Bellingham This Month

WHAT: Science on Wheels from Pacific Science Center is visiting Bellingham this month. Science On Wheels vans bring the excitement and curiosity of Pacific Science Center from Seattle to classrooms beyond our signature arches. With plenty of visual exhibits and opportunities for students to engage in hands-on learning in subjects such as physics, space and geology, Science On Wheels delivers educational fun across the state of Washington….

February Inspiration

Looking to add some color to these gray winter days? While we can’t make the sun stay out any longer or push up that vacation, we can give you some online inspiration to help banish the boredom.  We put together some of…

From the Garden to the Party

Make every meal a special event by bringing the garden to the table. Serve your favorite dishes made from homegrown ingredients. Then allow guests to add their own herbal seasonings right from the garden or container. Start by growing the ingredients for your favorite recipes and beverages. Consider those, like tomatoes, that taste best fresh from the garden.  Or create a salad…

5 Delicious Bellingham Eateries That Won’t Break the Bank

Everybody loves to go out to eat, but sometimes you don’t want to break the bank. If you’re looking for the best spots in town to get a cheap bite, the smart move is to follow…

Bellingham Winter Activities Guide

It’s that time of the year again, where the bitter cold is driving everyone inside, only to sit around and watch Netflix. Fortunately, the…

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!

Today is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, as some of you may have already noticed, and more and more people…

Happy World Gratitude Day!

Although the question bounces around many tables at Thanksgiving dinner, ‘What am I grateful for?’ also has a special resonance today, World Gratitude Day. World Gratitude Day was officially started in 1977 as a way to…

Back to School State of Mind

Whether you’re sending rugrats of your own back to those hallowed halls this fall or not, the unmistakably strong scent of Back to School is in the air and impossible to ignore. It’s everywhere. On TV, pulsing through the radio waves, and yelling from store windows up and down the street. While this time of year may signal the end of homework-less…

It’s National Root Beer Float Day!

What better way to beat the August heat than with a classic summer treat? We pulled together some of the most mouth-watering recipes that put a new spin on an old favorite in honor of National Root Beer Float Day today. These are a step up from standard, and the perfect way to celebrate…

Happy Birthday, Mister President!

President Barack Obama turned 55 on Thursday, his last birthday in the White House. In honor of the occasion, Vice President Joe Biden made him a friendship bracelet. So we decided we would make him a…

The Ultimate 360 Gift Giving Guide for Dad!

  Looking for a great way to celebrate a good dad in your life? Bellingham Alive Magazine has some gift ideas that come with a little extra fun—places to take him for brunch, browsing, or belly laughs! Gifts, memories together, and more.  Whether the Dad in your life is near or far, you’re sure to find the…

WASPs in Washington – Memorial Day 2016

Last year, as reported in our August-September issue of Bellingham Alive!, the Bravo 369 Flight Foundation re-created the brave flights of the Alaskan-Siberian arms transfer that…

Meet the Team : Home and Remodel

We have a new feature for you here at Bellingham Alive called Meet the Team!  Each issue our staff is given a question and the…

Seattle Modern Home Tour Winner

Seattle Modern Home Tour Congratulations to Saskia D., winner of our giveaway to attend the fifth annual Seattle Modern Home Tour! Do the warm temperatures and sunshine have you energized to make a move or begin some home improvement projects? Find all the inspiration you need and more this Saturday…

Meet the Team : Home and Remodel

We have a new feature for you here at Bellingham Alive called Meet the Team!  Each issue our staff is given a question and the answers are published. We will be sharing one per week with you in our blog. Enjoy! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PAINT COLOR…

Art Invitational | Deborah Haggman

Last October, we invited artists to express their sense of community, whether a literal community of neighbors and friends, or a huge sense of mankind, or a more abstract community—that of creativity, of art itself. The response is stunning—thank…

On Saying Goodbye

“Sometimes I wish that life was never ending, But all good things, they say, never last.” From  Sometimes It Snows in April   Every Friday, our office has a team-building exercise. No, not EST nor a ropes course nor trust falls—we go for things like mimosas and donuts and maybe a game of Yahtzee. Today was special. Today we said goodbye to someone who is essential, sewn into the fabric of our childhoods, who influenced everyone…

Earth Day 2016

There was once a golden field in the misty reaches of time where Republicans and Democrats met on some common ground. It was not unshakable common ground─it consisted of unsteady, sandy soil prone to liquefaction and erosion─but it was common nonetheless. And that common ground was the environment. Yes, once upon a time, Republicans…

Art Invitational | Christen Mattix

  Last October, we invited artists to express their sense of community, whether a literal community of neighbors and friends, or a huge sense of mankind, or a more abstract community—that of creativity, of art itself. The response is stunning—thank you to everyone…

Matt Damon Hoax in the ‘Ham

Bellingham is a funny town. People grouse, grumble, and pout from under their umbrellas, bike with gritted teeth to their volunteer jobs, snark about public sculpture or mayors…

Meet the Team : Home and Remodel

We have a new feature for you here at Bellingham Alive called Meet the Team!  Each issue our staff is given a question and the answers are published. We will be sharing one per week with…

Art Invitational | Ann Chaikin

Last October, we invited artists to express their sense of community, whether a literal community of neighbors and friends, or a huge sense of mankind, or a more abstract community—that of creativity, of art itself. The response is…

Meet the Team : Home and Remodel

We have a new feature for you here at Bellingham Alive called Meet the Team!  Each issue our staff is given a question and…

Art Invitational | Gena Riley

Last October, we invited artists to express their sense of community, whether a literal community of neighbors and friends, or a huge sense of mankind, or a more abstract community—that of creativity, of art itself. The response is stunning—thank you to everyone who submitted work, and…

Meet the Team: Home and Remodel

We have a new feature for you here at Bellingham Alive called Meet the Team!  Each issue our staff is given a question and the answers are published. We will be sharing one per week with you here on  our blog. Enjoy! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PAINT COLOR IN YOUR HOME? TINA: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen preparing meals,…

Art Invitational | Sharon Kingston

Last October, we invited artists to express their sense of community, whether a literal community of neighbors and friends, or a huge sense of mankind, or a more abstract community—that of creativity, of art itself. The response is stunning—thank you to everyone who submitted work, and to the artists represented here who shared their work with us. We celebrate all of these artists who are celebrating community in their own ways, and each week we will share one…

Meet the Team: Home and Remodel

We have a new feature for you here at Bellingham Alive called Meet the Team!  Each issue our staff is given a question and the answers are published. We will be sharing one per week with you in our blog. Enjoy! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PAINT COLOR IN YOUR HOME? JENN: It’s…

Meet the Team: Home and Remodel

We have a new feature for you here at Bellingham Alive called Meet the Team! Each issue our staff is given a question and the answers are published. We will be sharing one per week with you here on our blog. Enjoy! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PAINT COLOR IN YOUR HOME? KAITY: Picking the right paint color is hard. I admit to skipping the whole process altogether in favor of being a paint-repeater. I fell in love with…

Meet The Chef

One of my favorite North Sound Life events is Meet The Chef.  Held at Judd and Black Appliance’s Mount Vernon test kitchen, each MTC highlights a chef from a local restaurant.  The food, atmosphere, cooking demonstrations, and presentation differ each time, based…

Oscar Night, Did you know?

Award season is well underway and we’re looking ahead to the Oscars! With so many things happening behind the scenes to make the Academy Awards Show all it is, we thought you might like this little tid-bit about the golden man our favorite stars are so keen to receive!   THE ACADEMY AND POLICH TALLIX FINE ART FOUNDRY REVIVE THE ART OF OSCAR® STATUETTES “With the help of some 21st century technology,…

Write the Perfect Valentine Poem in 5 Steps:

Happy Valentine’s Day from North Sound Life! Write the Perfect Valentine Poem in 5 Steps: 1. Make a list of 8 – 10 qualities your true love has. 2. Make a list of 8 – 10 places and specific place names…

Celebrating 7 Years!

In the Spirit of the Season | Let’s Give Back!

Written by Jenn Bachtel & Frances Badgett “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank _____________________________________________________________ It is with the spirit of giving on our minds and in our hearts, that we wish you a very Happy Holiday Season from all of us at North Sound Life! _____________________________________________________________ It’s that time of year—while out rushing around, it’s good to think of those who have less…

Flying Bird Botanicals

We are thrilled that our neighbor, here at Squalicum Lofts, have been selected among hundreds of contenders to be a part of the Tory Burch Foundation’s Holiday Seed Box! What a wonderful accomplishment and extremely well deserved. The Seed Box highlights and celebrates five of the best creations (nationwide) that are a product of entrepreneurial women. All processed from…

Rock Icon at the Mount Baker Theatre

You’ll want to mark your calendars for this one! Grammy and Academy Award winning artist Melissa Etheridge will perform solo for a one-night performance on November 23rd at 7:00 pm on the main stage at Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham.  Known for her iconic voice, profound lyrics and riveting stage presence,…

Sips of the Season is THIS WEEKEND!

Our first ever, Sips of the Season- a cocktail pairing event is this Saturday, August 8th. We have partnered with two local favorites, Keenan’s at the Pier and BelleWood Distilling to bring Bellingham a one-of-a-kind experience. If you’ve been to our other bi-monthly event, Meet the Chef, then you know just how fun this will be! If not, we hope you’ll…

The Rush Cup, Bringing Thousands to Skagit

Any soccer fans out there? The Washington Rush Cup is this weekend and Skagit River Park in Burlington will be hosting 250 teams from all over the state. This is great news for local businesses in Skagit, but might…

The North Sound Life Art Invitational

Guidelines | Who are you? We are asking local artists to explore the concept of community. We seek work that underscores, highlights, or challenges our sense of place, identity group, cultural association, neighborhood, family, friends—however you express your sense of community. Categories: • Photography • Illustration • Sculpture…

The Bluegrass Bash

Mark your calendar, because Saturday, July 11th from 4-9 PM is the tenth annual Bluegrass Bash. This event is a benefit for Animals as Natural Therapy- a fantastic organization with an event that’s perfect for all ages. Come out for the Bluegrass music and stay for fun, games and a home-style salmon BBQ. You’ll even have the chance to meet the therapy animals!   Location: Windy Acres Farm-…

Avenue Bread Celebrates 20 Years

The renowned, and local favorite, Avenue Bread is celebrating their 20th year in business! If you’ve tried their delicious breads and other tasty baked goods, then you’re well aware of how they’re still around after two decades. If not, then you’re in luck because Monday June 29th at 9 a.m. at…

Curtains Up! at The Mount Baker Theatre

The Mount Baker Theatre has entertained us with an array of shows, comedians, talks and events. So what’s next? In a little over a month, the Mount Baker Theatre will announce it’s new season! What has previously been a members-only event, has now been opened up to the public for the first time. This event will be…

Whatcom Boat Inspections For All

Aquatic invasive species are notoriously a problem here in the Pacific Northwest. Thus, again this year, inspections for all boats launching in Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish are mandatory. This includes the non-motorized variety as well. Inspection stations will open in both…

Easter Fun

Easter is hopping our way this weekend. Here a few ways to enjoy the season with your little ones, friends and family. Saturday, April 4th Make your own chocolate Easter…

“Bellingham at Home”

“Bellingham at Home” is a soon to be program for seniors in Bellingham to help them stay living in their homes as long as possible. The program is modeled off of the Village which is a seniors program that has worked across the country. The program is planned to offer seniors with access to volunteers and professionals who can help with home repair, personal care, shopping, work in the yard, health care, and various other…

Off-Leash Dog Park Guide

Love letting your little four legged friend off leash? With the weather getting nicer and the days getting longer, it’s nice to know where you can go to get a little exercise but also let your pooch get some energy out and socialization. Here is your guide to knowing the locations and regulations of Bellingham off-leash dog parks! Off Leash…

Mini-Moon Gifts from Semiahmoo Resort & Cedarbrook Lodge

Looking to book a wedding venue any time soon? Well Semiahmoo Resort located in Blaine, WA and Cedarbrook Lodge located near…

And the 2015 Ocars Winners are:

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE WINNER: EDDIE REDMAYNE The Theory of Everything ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE WINNER: J.K. SIMMONS Whiplash ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE WINNER: JULIANNE MOORE Still Alice ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE WINNER: PATRICIA ARQUETTE Boyhood ANIMATED FEATURE FILM WINNER: BIG HERO 6 Don Hall, Chris Williams and Roy Conli BEST PICTURE WINNER: BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John…

Walla Walla’s Marcus Whitman Hotel: the 2015 Hotel of the Year

The Annual Washington State Wine Awards held on January 26th was an exciting night for Walla Walla’s Marcus Whitman Hotel and the Marc Restaurant (located within the hotel). The Washington State Wine Commission presented The Marcus Whitman Hotel with the most prestigious award given at…