Discover the Enigma of the Skagit BigFoot Fest | A Celebration of Mystery and Community
This Fall, The Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon will once again transform into a vibrant haven for enthusiasts of the elusive…
Feasting During the Fourth of July: Sustainable Edition
The feasting of Fourth of July has become its own beast, known worldwide. The sheer amount of hamburgers, fruit, potato salads, hot dogs, and chocolate chip…
A Deliciously Creative Pairing | Sweet Art
Down on Railroad Avenue in Bellingham, there’s an unassuming little shop—so little you might miss it if you blink while driving by. But Sweet Art, a chocolate shop and art gallery owned by Vivian and Jerry Hruska, doesn’t rely on high visibility. “We have a good customer [base],” Vivian says. “We don’t advertise—[it’s]…
Seeing the City From All Angles | 36 Hours in Seattle
For so many of us, Seattle is a medical or entertainment destination—the kind of place you go for a few hours or a day trip. But one of the benefits of spending a whole weekend there is the opportunity to experience more of the city at a slower pace. And to eat…
Fall Arts Guide
Prost! Oktoberfest is here! | Yes, it starts in September
Picture it: you’re on a game show and made it to the last round. The final question asks you when Oktoberfest, the German folk festival, is…
Bringing Sustainability (and Color!) to Activewear | Madrona Wear
Madrona Wear is a local business dedicated to giving your activewear new life and keeping torn-up activewear out of the landfill. The name Madrona comes from the Madrona tree which is a sign of a healthy ecosystem for biologists, which Owner West Persons…
Since Time Immemorial | Hy’oltse Shirley Bob
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 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…
Collaborating Through Challenge | Keeping Divorce as Painless as Possible
It’s common to think of divorce in terms of litigation, which often means conflict, court dates, hard feelings, and a great deal of money. There’s also…
Beauty Defined by Self-Expression | Cherry Bomb Esthetics and Tattoo
Cherry Bomb Esthetics and Tattoo is a unique beauty collective in downtown Bellingham. Co-Founders Kelli Morones and Tyleranne Armstrong want to break the industry’s mold of a typical beauty studio experience. Morones and Armstrong met as cohorts in the first graduating class of Bellingham’s Evergreen Beauty College branch, where they gravitated toward each…
Ragù Napoletano al Forno
As Summer fades and the evenings turn chilly, fall is a great time to get back to cooking recipes that take time, encouraging us to slow down, and produce rich, indulgent, comforting results. This recipe for Ragù Napoletano from Packer’s Kitchen + Bar is just that: a slow-simmered sauce that’s imbued with a ton of flavor, draped over al dente pasta and oven-baked until…
Literary Arts in the North Sound
Our September issue is all about the arts, which might at first bring to mind paintings and dance performances—but literature is a huge part of the arts scene too! The North Sound is a hotbed of literary activity, from writing classes and retreats to independent bookstores that put Amazon’s recommendation algorithm to shame. Here are just a handful of our favorite ways to…