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…
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 day. The party…
Dining Where Table Meets Farm
Dinner at Widnor Farms
Northwest Washington Fair Announcement
NW Washington Fair
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…
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…
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…
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. We appreciate the love and support the community has shown throughout…
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…
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…
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 to create meaningful content that…
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 this difficult time. Thank you!…
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…
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 whose continued support has helped us stay open during this difficult time. Thank you! Bow…
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 gratitude, each week we will highlight a different local business whose continued support has helped us stay open during this difficult…
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…
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…
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 you by Sustainable Connections, Whatcom County Chambers…
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…
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 support for locally owned businesses in any way we can. …
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…
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…
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 can’t back down now. To continue to protect ourselves, our families and our communities, we must stay the course by strictly following health and safety precautions, in alignment with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and…
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, a jar, a clothespin, and a skewer or chopstick. …
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, today offers tips on staying healthy while publishing a guest op-ed in Newsweek reminding everyone…
It’s About Family
Standing up for Hawai’i’s Most Sacred Mountain You might think Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, but the distinction actually belongs to a Hawaiian mountain called Mauna Kea. The dormant volcano reaches 33,500 feet from sea floor…
Local WASP Legend Passes at 103
Local WASP legend, Dorothy Eleanor Olsen, passes at 103.
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 home after traveling across the country. Making stops along the West Coast, hundreds will gather…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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!…
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, family, or kids, we have you covered with 31 Halloween Happenings across Whatcom, Skagit and Island counties. WHATCOM Gore and Lore Walking Tours Downtown | Oct. 26, 27 Fairhaven | Oct. 26, 27 6 p.m. $20 Join the The Good Time Girls for a guided tour filled with creepy tales of Bellingham’s…
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,” a fund…
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…
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…
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 Jr. League…
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…
Ben Kinney Companies makes $400,000 donation to Lydia Place
Ben Kinney Companies makes $400,000 donation to Lydia Place Written by: McKenna Cardwell Lydia Place, the Bellingham nonprofit helping the homeless to find housing, has received a huge boost in a $400,000 donation from Ben Kinney Companies, a group consisting of real estate companies that also deals in training and software. The money will be used to buy or build a…
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…
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 world. From parades to outdoor concerts, here are five events in the Pacific Northwest that can help you celebrate! 1. Hoppy Earth Day Brew-fest Celebrate Earth Day with a 5k run and brew-fest, which will be featuring some of Oregon’s best…
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…
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 Tacoma and Olympia that is making major demands on the community blood supply. Nearly 80 people have been taken to local hospitals, though the exact number…
Family-Friendly Summer Fun in Bellingham
Remember summers spent as a kid? Riding bikes, running lemonade stands, going to summer camps, and chasing after the ice cream man? While…
Summer Reading in the Sun
Summer days are made for reading in the sun. So grab your copy of Bellingham Alive magazine, because we have five places to catch up on some reading. 1. Boulevard Park Photo: Trip Advisor Lush grass, park benches, beaches, and trails leading to hidden alcoves– perfect if you’re looking for a bit of privacy. Go in the early or mornings or on weekdays…
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 the best spots to grab gluten-free (yet flavorful) grub. Gluten-Free Baked Goods If you want gluten-free donuts, try Rocket Donuts, but be sure to call ahead before you go–sometimes…
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? Since this planet is the only one we got, we’re deciding to show some love by going a little greener. What green products win blue ribbons in our home and beauty arsenals? See if we…
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…
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…
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…
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. WHERE…
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 our favorite accounts and websites to kick your wardrobe, home, and brain into gear. For home…
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…
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…
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 freezing weather isn’t a death sentence to fun, and I’m going to tell you about some of my favorite winter activities to do when the temperature drops. So grab your jackets and hot cocoa, because our first activity takes us out…
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 are participating in this strange tradition every year. Wearing ugly Christmas…
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 celebrate the things that bring humankind joy: life, experiences, friends and family, everyday…
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 lazy days by the lake for kids and teenagers, it can take on a different meaning for those…
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…
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 birthday quilt…
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 perfect gift this Father’s Day. Art Lover If your dad enjoys the beauty of fine…
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 happened secretly before U.S. involvement in WWII. A top-secret operation to help Russia combat the Nazis with American airplanes, the effort was dangerous, fraught, and, until Jeff Geer 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 in our blog. Enjoy! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PAINT COLOR IN YOUR HOME? LISA: Washed Denim Blue in suede finish by Ralph Lauren….
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 at the Seattle Modern Home…
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? KELLY: Being…
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 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…
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…
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…
Meet the Team : Babette
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! …
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 who submitted work, and to the artists represented here who shared their work with us. We celebrate all of…
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 or bad beer, but deep in our dark, disconcerted hearts we are all madly in love. We’re swooning. We’re silly and rolling on the…
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…
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….
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 in the magazine. We will be sharing one per week with you. Enjoy! WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PAINT COLOR IN YOUR HOME ? FRANCES:…
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 to the artists represented here who shared their work with us. We celebrate all of…
Spring Break around the Sound
From art camp to Lego mania, Bellingham Alive! uncovers some of the coolest local spring break activities in Whatcom and Skagit for kids ages 3 and up. . . . Whatcom County Common Threads Farm Camp Ages 5-8 Common Threads Farm works to connect…
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…
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…
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 not hard to narrow my favorite paint colors to a few, but one!? If I have to choose just one I’d…
Art Invitational | Rita Foster
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…
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…
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 on the hosting chef. Even still, I can always count on an engaged audience and a wonderful meal paired with fabulous drinks and a great…
Heralding Spring: Plant Your Peas!
The groundhog and groundfrog (if you’re in Snohomish) have spoken—we’re going to have an early spring. And what better way to herald the coming of sunshine and warm days than starting those veggies in the garden? There’s an old wives’ tale that you’re to plant peas on President’s Day, but if anyone was around on February 15, you probably weren’t in your garden in the driving rain. So as things lighten up this week, let’s get planting! …
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…
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…
Sips Of The Season Tickets Make The Perfect Gift!
Looking for that last minute printable gift idea. Try Tickets! Bellingham Alive Magazine has partnered with The Loft Restaurant, Lost River Winery, Bellingham Community Food Co-op and Overhead Door Company, to bring you…
Just in time for Valentine’s Day…Say It With Tickets!
Meet the Chef A Demonstration Dinner Hosted by North Sound Life and Judd & Black Appliance Join us February 11, 2016 6 p.m. Judd & Black Test Kitchen, Mount Vernon Meet Chef Justin Hawkinson of Crave Catering and Distiller John Belisle of BelleWood Acres. Meet The Chef is a Bellingham Alive Magazine cooking class and tasting experience. Learn tips and techniques like chopping, prepping, plating, and much more….
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 _____________________________________________________________…
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 Box sales go to the…
Home for the Holidays at The Upfront Theatre
The Upfront Theatre is excited to bring back its improvised holiday show, Home for the Holidays. Starting December 4th and running all month long, every Friday and Saturday night at 8 & 10pm, (excluding December 25th), they’ll warm your hearts and tickle your funny bones all in one show! Centering around three characters and their arrival home for a holiday get-together, Home for the Holidays is inspired by a smattering of cheesy…
Happy Veterans Day!
Cheers to our Vets! This is a photograph of Dorothy Kocher Olsen on her 99th birthday earlier this year. Dorothy participated in the secret mission to ferry war planes to Russia in 1941. This event was part of our coverage of the Bravo 360 Foundation, which has recreated the secret mission. Read more here: http://northsoundlife.com/…/the-bravo-369-flight-foundation/ Our “Caption This” contest winner is …. Ann Cline! Her caption reads “HA! That’s nothing! Here’s what I did..” A great caption…
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…
Thrillingham
Thrillingham is back! On October 31st the annual event will showcase the “Thriller” dance of Michael Jackson as participants dress in zombie attire. All ages are encouraged to learn the moves in preparation for the Halloween debut at The Maritime Heritage Park on Saturday, October 31st at 8 pm. Proceeds from this year’s Thrillingham will be gifted to Lydia Place, a local non-profit offering transitional housing, emergency housing and other supportive service programs to homeless families in Whatcom County….
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…
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 also require a bit of preparation due to the large influx of out-of-towners. They are expecting anywhere between 8,500 & 17,000 players…
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 •…
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…
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…
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 held at 5:30 pm on Thursday, June 25th. All in attendance will be able to see what they have in store for us next year and have the…
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…
Tulip Traffic
Have you been to the Skagit Tulip Festival over the weekend? Or driven that stretch of I-5 on Saturday or Sunday? If so, you are well aware that planning for traffic is a must from April 1st through the 30th. The suggested route is taking exit 230, then heading west on Highway 20 and turning left on Best Road. Although the line of cars may be…
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…
“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…
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…
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 Sea-Tac, WA are making the selection choice a little bit easier for you! The two sister resorts are going to be offering a mini-moon package to any couple that books a wedding at either resort between March 1st and September 15th. The packages will be gifted to the newlyweds on the day…
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…
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…
Dine Around Seattle
March 1-31st. participating restaurants in the Seattle – Bellevue area will offer special 3-course meals throughout the month of March. Sunday –…