Since Time Immemorial | Takwiltsa Cheryl Kinley Sanders

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…

Never Split the Tea Party | D&Tea

Tabletop gaming fans have a new destination to meet, play, and enjoy some tea! Co-owners CEO Travis Peacock and COO Gideon Jones have opened up the first brick-and-mortar location for their tea company, D&Tea.  D&Tea was born when Peacock was looking for new avenues to explore after a while of selling Dungeon & Dragons dice at conventions. …

Forever Homes for Every Pup | The Pittie Project PNW

According to the ASPCA, roughly 390,000 dogs are euthanized in U.S. kill shelters every year—and a substantial portion of these pups fall under the category of “bully breed.” Luckily, there are organizations that…

A Fresh Philosophy on Farm-to-Table | Nell Thorn Waterfront Bistro & Bar

Sitting on the Swinomish Channel, Nell Thorn Waterfront Bistro & Bar is a must-visit in La Conner. This cozy, sophisticated eatery is co-owned by General Manager Albie Bjornberg and Chef James Donohue, who both have an undeniable passion for locally-sourced, artisan…

Adventure Ready Jewelry by a Local Artisan | Jo Bird Jewelry

The great thing about Sarah Brockman’s jewelry is that her pieces can be worn anywhere: hiking, running, rock climbing, on vacation, or to the dinner table. This versatility is intentional, as Brockman’s own outdoorsy lifestyle fuels her creativity. ”I’ve always been a big adventurer,” she says. “And so I was making things that I could put on and leave on and wear for six months while swimming, hiking, running—all of it.” Photo courtesy of Jo Bird Jewelry…

The Gateway to a Sustainable Home | GreenCoast Cedarworks

Imagine starting your workday by walking into your shop, “sun angling into the workspace, or rain pattering on the roof, stacks of beautiful cedar stock all around, a new project before you…” That is how Jeff Nelson, owner of GreenCoast Cedarworks, describes the start of his workday. Sounds like a pretty sweet gig to me. GreenCoast Cedarworks has been designing and building stunning garden and entry gates as well as other property enhancing structures for more than 10…

Reduce, Reuse, and Tame Those Split Ends | SeaBar

How much effort do you currently put into cleaning up our world’s polluted oceans? On a totally related note, are you satisfied with your hair care routine? Photo by Ben Duyker SeaBar is a Whatcom County-based company that aims to help you improve the answers to both of these questions. They produce zero-waste, natural shampoo and conditioner concentrate bars that massively reduce the amount of plastic bottles in your shower. In addition,…