Adaptive Recreational Gear …

Adaptive Recreational Gear for All | The AIROW Project

For outdoor recreation enthusiasts, Whatcom County is a national treasure—and the region’s mountains, waters, and trails should be accessible to all. This mentality is the ethos behind the AIROW Project (Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation of Whatcom County), a local nonprofit working to provide adaptive recreation opportunities and gear for individuals with disabilities. AIROW was founded by April Katz, a passionate disability advocate who also provides support and services through her business…

Food, Family, and Fresh …

Food, Family, and Fresh Tortillas | Mariposa Taqueria

The small elbow that makes up Bow-Edison can seem ethereal to the uninitiated. This rural community contains a bevy of artisanal businesses delivering incredible experiences: Have a whiskey or cider at Terramar, visit one of the galleries, catch a game at the Longhorn, or have an absolutely enlightening Mexican brunch at Mariposa Taqueria. At the far end of the elbow lies a small…

Go Green in 2023: Gardening …

Go Green in 2023: Gardening Tips and Trends

PNW residents rejoice: Spring is just around the corner, which means longer days, milder weather, and blossoming gardens galore. Whether you’re rethinking your landscape or simply looking to cultivate a green thumb, this season is the perfect time to give your plants some TLC. To gather inspiration, we sourced advice…

Hot Pot is Good for the Soul |…

Hot Pot is Good for the Soul | Soy House

You’d be forgiven for walking into the main entrance of Soy House—a Vietnamese restaurant that’s been a staple in town for almost a decade— instead of the side entrance specifically reserved for hot pot…

Handmade Colombian Artistry …

Handmade Colombian Artistry in Bellingham | PHIA Handmade

Vibrant, intricate, and informed by centuries of tradition—the products sold by PHIA Handmade bring the art of Colombia to Bellingham. Heimy Gonzalez moved to the U.S. in 2021 with her husband, Oscar Quintero, and their three children. They left behind their life in Colombia to follow their dreams, which have taken off as two distinct local businesses:…

Indoor Jungle Springs Up In …

Indoor Jungle Springs Up In Fairhaven | Babygreens

Babygreens originally opened in Downtown Bellingham in April 2018, started by Owner Nick Meza after a lifetime of appreciating what plants can do for a home. “Plants have always been a really great passion and hobby of mine,” he says. “[I love] plants from all perspectives; keeping them alive and caring for them, designing spaces with them, generally appreciating all they do.” Photo by River Porter This passion and a desire to be a small…

The Mixing Tin | Jack’s …

The Mixing Tin | Jack’s Morning Don

Jack’s Morning Don Ingredients: Mezcal, Génépi liqueur, pear brandy, St-Germaine $12 Photo by Cocoa Laney With its delicate color and crisp finish, the Morning Don is a springtime spin on the classic Negroni. Sweet pear notes combine with a smoky undertone from the Mezcal, resulting in a drink that’s fragrant, lightly floral, and just stiff enough. Like most memorable libations, the Morning Don is also the result of an experiment gone right. Bartender Kyle Maurer says one of his regulars…

A Brief Guide to Gardening …

A Brief Guide to Gardening Apparel

March marks the beginning of longer days, and those longer days herald the return of spring. As your plants and flowers return to their full splendor, why not renew your gardening…

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Meet the Birds | Wings Over …

Meet the Birds | Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival

With March coming back around and the seasons on the verge of changing over, spring migration is in swing for the birds of Northwest America! With that comes the return of the Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival! The festival, now in its 20th year, will take place March 17–19 around the coastal waters of Drayton Harbor, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo. There are tons of…

The Return of Gourmet Pizza …

The Return of Gourmet Pizza That Outshines the Herd | Goat Mountain Pizza

After several years of hiatus, a community favorite for upscale pizza has returned to Holly Street in Downtown Bellingham. Goat Mountain Pizza, which previously closed in 2019 to make room for the then-expanding Black Sheep, has opened again in the space left behind by Bar 542. Photo by Jessica Bylin This smaller location is exactly what they needed to reopen Goat Mountain, according to General Manager Chris Rapp. “This space lends itself to doing pizza,” he…

Ask a Stylist: Trends and …

Ask a Stylist: Trends and Transformations | Q&A with Danielle Nederhood of Salon Bellissima

As anyone who’s ever gotten a pixie cut can tell you, major hair transformations can be emotional. How can a client be certain that they’re ready to take the plunge? I always like to live by the motto, “If not now, when?” I believe everyone needs to shave their head at least once…

Not Just IPAs: Bellingham’…

Not Just IPAs: Bellingham’s New Home for Farmhouse Style Brews | Darach Brewing Company

If you stop into State Street’s newest brewery expecting West Coast classics, you’ll likely find what you’re looking for—but IPAs are just the tip of the iceberg at Darach Brewing Company. Their diverse beers will please most palates, with offerings including dark beers and even several guest taps. However, the heart and soul of Darach are their farmhouse ales and wild ferments. Darach (pronounced dar-rock) means “oak” in Gaelic, and its name references the spirit barrels used to age beer….

Locally Inspired: Fabric Art …

Locally Inspired: Fabric Art by KLT Works | Kristin Loffer Theiss

When Kristin Loffer Theiss started her own business in 2005, she had been looking for a career that would let her use her creativity and would also let her be a parent….

The North Sound’s Most …

The North Sound’s Most Iconic Eats

Breakfast What: Biscuits and Gravy Where: Old Town Cafe Why: As far as cafes go, Old Town Cafe is basically a church—and breakfast is their religion. Any of their dishes would start your day off right, but the Biscuits and Gravy ($12.75) in particular could tempt us out of bed on even the chilliest of mornings. Accidentally…

Ethical Clothes for On-Trend …

Ethical Clothes for On-Trend Tots: The Minted Method

The Shop Parents and caregivers to little ones in Bellingham can trust Minted Method to have stylish, carefully sourced, and durable products that will keep up with life’s thrills and spills. While this storefront only opened in Fairhaven in August 2022, Minted Method has been a bustling online business for more than six years, creating and curating well-made clothes for children ages 0–12. Owner Sasha May started the business…

Meet Western’s Most Buzzed-…

Meet Western’s Most Buzzed-About New Playwright | Eryn Elyse McVay

“What the gods gave me” is a new horror play by Eryn Elyse McVay that has only been produced twice: Once at Ohio University, where the playwright is…

Since Time Immemorial : Cu-se-…

Since Time Immemorial : Cu-se-ma-at Cathy Ballew

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 how to live in our shared home in a good, life-sustaining way. We live in a time when we need to restore our relationship with Mother Earth and with one another. We are grateful for these stories, told in the words of each…

Two Island Nations, One Salish Sea | Hands Across the Water