Sometimes You Want To Go Where Everybody Knows Your Pie Order | Pie Dive Bar
Last September, La Conner was the latest PNW town to welcome family business Pie Dive Bar into the community. This bar and restaurant combines two…
Hot Spot Sauna Club | Bellingham’s Mobile Sauna Heats Up Bloedel Donovan Park
Joe Wynne, owner and founder of the Hot Spot Sauna Club, is perhaps the most charismatic, driven, energetic person you will ever meet. Wynne guarantees that anyone who comes to his sauna will have a positive, unforgettable experience, and he makes everyone feel as welcome as family. His idea for the club began when he was borrowing his friend’s sauna trailer, a little under a decade ago. At the time, Wynne was enamored with the idea…
8 Great Tastes | March 2026
1. Samosas are fried, savory pastries that are perfect for a light meal or an on-the-go snack. We love Naan & Brew’s delicious Veggie Samosas, served with a flavor-packed chickpea sauce. 2. If you haven’t been to Hey Dumplin’ in Bellingham yet, this is your sign to check it out!…
Rooted in the Natural World, Near and Far | ERTH
THE SHOP Nestled among the storefronts of La Conner’s quaint downtown, ERTH is a quiet and calming oasis brimming with natural clothing and goods. Owner Stephanie Banaszak opened ERTH in 2023, and the shop represents an opportunity for connection—with…
Ride on a Ferry for Cider and Perry: A Must-Visit on Vashon | Nashi Orchards
Vashon Island, also known as Vashon-Maury, is a Puget Sound island cradled between Seattle and the Kitsap Peninsula. It’s smaller and more populous than our San Juan Islands, with forested shorelines, small farms, and a…
New Executive Chef at Bellingham’s Elegant Waterfront Dining Destination | Keenan’s at the Pier
Last September, Keenan’s at the Pier restaurant at the Chrysalis Inn & Spa in Fairhaven welcomed new Executive Chef Eli Cobb. Cobb was previously…
Authentic Tacos and More in Fairhaven | Tacos Guadalajara
A new Mexican restaurant has arrived on the scene in Fairhaven, taking over the space previously occupied by Jalapeños. Tacos Guadalajara opened its doors in November 2025 and is owned by Guillermo Rosas, who operates a quick-service taco joint by the same name in Ferndale. Patrons can expect the same authentic flavors at the Fairhaven location, with an expanded menu for the more traditional restaurant setting. Tacos Guadalajara is a family affair. Guillermo’s son, also named Guillermo Rosas,…
Wine Pick of the Month | Pepper Bridge Winery Merlot
PEPPER BRIDGE WINERY MERLOT Pepper Bridge Winery Merlot is the kind of wine that feels like a hug in a glass—rich, smooth, and effortlessly inviting. Aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, and a hint of cocoa draw you in, while balanced acidity and silky tannins make every sip…
The Great Build
Embarking on a custom home build comes with so many questions, considerations, and decisions, it can seem as daunting as climbing Mount Everest. How do you know where to…
Corned Beef with Parsley Carrots, Cabbage, and Black-Eyed Peas | Chef Matthew’s Corner
There are few meals more comforting or more closely tied to St. Patrick’s Day than corned beef and cabbage. This version keeps things simple, balanced, and deeply satisfying, with tender brisket, buttery parsley carrots, gently cooked cabbage, and a side of black-eyed peas for warmth and good fortune. These dishes are rooted in…
Addressing Trauma at the Root to Improve Healing | Brigid Collins Children’s Advocacy Center
In an unassuming building downtown, there’s a tireless effort taking place daily on behalf of our region’s most vulnerable children. “I just can’t believe how many people don’t know what exists in this building,” says Kaelen Grimes, director of development and communications at the Brigid Collins Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). She reached out to offer me a tour of the Bellingham center, to help spread the word within our community—not only about the…
The Mixing Tin | Black & Tan
BLACK & TAN The Den | $10 Ingredients: Pale ale, stout Bellingham has a certain affection for beer cocktails—if you’ve ever enjoyed a night at Cap Hansen’s bar, you probably know what we’re talking about. One of the simplest (and…
Wake Up! Coffee Culture Refresh to Help Welcome in Spring
By March, the rainy skies of winter have long overstayed their welcome and we’re ready to bid the colder months adieu. To combat the…
Special, Unique, One-of-a-Kind: Transformative Tailoring | The Town Seamstress
There’s plenty of stressful details to worry about before a wedding, but The Town Seamstress is there to make sure that the dress isn’t one of them. Founded by Master Tailor Kristin Griffith, The Town Seamstress is a bridal and women’s formal wear tailor shop in Downtown Mount Vernon. Although they don’t sell the gowns, they’ve got decades of combined experience in perfecting and customizing them, which allows every bride to truly make…
Transition in Leadership Marks New Chapter for Non-Profit | Sustainable Connections
Following the resignation of Executive Director Derek Long, it was with great pleasure that Sustainable Connections announced the appointment of interim leadership for the organization. Jenna Deane and Delaney Skordal began serving as Interim Co-Executive Directors of the organization on Nov. 1, 2025. Before taking on these new leadership roles, Skordal and Deane guided Sustainable Connections as Development Director and Program Director respectively, bringing a wealth of knowledge and…
We Stand Tall on the Shoulders of the Women Before Us | Women’s History Month
“I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.” — Audre Lorde In the United States, since 1987,…
Hello, Yellow | La Conner Daffodil Festival
Experience nature’s awakening in beautiful La Conner, as the town welcomes the season of renewal with the 12th Annual Daffodil Festival. Skagit County produces more daffodil bulbs than any other county in the United States, and for the entire…
Since Time Immemorial | Smak i’ya’ Matt Warbus
Since Time Immemorial is a recurring series featuring community members whose families have been here since time immemorial. The ancestral knowledge…
The Second Life of Fairhaven’s Historic Firehouse | FireHouse Arts & Events Center
In 1927, Fire Station #2 was constructed at 1314 Harris Avenue in Fairhaven. The Spanish Mission-style building was designed by local Bellingham architect Frederick Stanley Piper, who designed many historical Bellingham buildings, including the Grand Theatre and the former Great Northern Railroad depot along…