New Location, Hot Off the …

New Location, Hot Off the Press! | Bison Bookbinding & Letterpress

Bison Bookbinding & Letterpress has served the book arts appreciators of Bellingham with their letterpress printmaking, book-binding, and stationery selection since 2004. Now, we can look forward to a second location situated inside the Granary Building! “Downtown Bellingham has been our home for 19 years. It’s always been part of our mission to build a vibrant and thriving downtown for our community, and we’re proud of our contribution,” says Carly…

Intentional Choices for …

Intentional Choices for Positive Change | Sunchea Phou of YaY Novelty

Two local businesses, the Foundation and COF&, have joined forces to bring the city something new: Downtown Bellingham’s first-ever coffee event lounge. The space is the newest addition to Owner Brian Womack’s collective of businesses—and it’s just one small piece of his entrepreneurial and philanthropic efforts. It can sometimes be easy to forget…

Dynasty Cellars 2022 …

Dynasty Cellars 2022 Sauvignon Blanc | Walla Walla Valley

Sometimes we forget about our very own backyard, living in Washington with such abundant, delicious, vibrant, and varied wine options. But, lest you forget! I am here to remind… Some beautiful iterations are a hop, skip, and a jump away. Among them is Bellingham’s own Dynasty Cellars, this year’s Silver winner for Bellingham Alive’s Best of the Northwest Readers’ Choice Awards, and maker of my wine choice of the month: 2022 Sauvignon Blanc. Peter and his wife Olga are…

Building Confidence and …

Building Confidence and Community through Outdoor Recreation | Shifting Gears

Have you ever wanted to learn to kayak or mountain bike, but have no idea where to start? You’re not alone. Breaking into outdoor sports can be daunting, especially for women— but Shifting Gears is dedicated to leveling the playing field. Shifting Gears is a Bellingham based organization that breaks down barriers to accessing outdoor recreation. They offer welcoming, positive programming where women from…

The Makings of an Authentic …

The Makings of an Authentic Island Experience | Stay & Sea Lummi Island

A five minute ferry ride is all it takes to visit Lummi Island, but despite its proximity to Bellingham, this seaside escape feels like a world unto itself. From the quirky arts community to…

Wholesome Meals from the …

Wholesome Meals from the Heart of the Valley | The Skagit Table

We all want to eat food that makes us feel our best— but finding the time to prepare nutritious meals is easier said than done. Luckily folks in Mount Vernon can rely on the Skagit Table for fresh, seasonal cooking, whether it be for a catered event or a simple…

Best of the Northwest 2023 …

Best of the Northwest 2023 Winners Announced!

127 Categories. 381 Winners. 72,809 submissions. 946,062 individual votes. And your 2023 Best of the Northwest winners are…

Salon Owner Merges High-…

Salon Owner Merges High-Fashion Services with a Hometown Vibe | Willow Collective

The term “Breaking boundaries” doesn’t always come to mind when you’re discussing a hair salon, but for Willow Collective Owner Mary Taylor, breaking boundaries is precisely what she envisioned doing when she…

A Vegan Family Kitchen …

A Vegan Family Kitchen Keeping Inclusive Food in Downtown Bham | The Fat Beet

When Talia Sorinsin-Allen and her eldest daughter, Melissa Sorinsin, were looking for a place to have lunch in Bellingham, they faced a familiar problem. “It’s really, really hard for our family to be able to go to restaurants,” Sorinsin-Allen says, explaining that her family has dietary restrictions, especially pertaining to dairy. “[Allergens are] in the sauces, in the breads, and those things are not always labeled.” While driving by the now-closed vegan restaurant, Quantum Leaf, the two saw a “For…

Meet the Winemakers of Walla …

Meet the Winemakers of Walla Walla’s Airport Incubators

Kelsey Albro Itämeri of itä wines itawinery.com What are your main goals when it comes to itä, and how would you describe the style of wine you make? At itä wines, I focus entirely on grapes from the eastern side of the Walla Walla Valley, up in the foothills of the Blue Mountains— basically…

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