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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 great American traditions, defined right in the name. What could make a perfectly imperfect, come-as-you-are dive bar better than the addition of delicious, fresh-baked pie? This is the third Pie Dive Bar, with previous locations opening in Snohomish in 2022 and Gold Bar in 2024. It’s also…

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! Not only do they have options to suit anyone’s dietary needs, but their Potato…

Rooted in the Natural World, …

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 the items, with…

Ride on a Ferry for Cider and …

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 range of…

New Executive Chef at …

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 at the Majestic Inn & Spa in Anacortes, and comes to Keenan’s with 25 years of experience in the kitchen. “My approach to cooking is rooted in the flavors of the Pacific Northwest. I was taught to use local ingredients…

Authentic Tacos and More in …

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…

Wine Pick of the Month | …

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…

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 build, what professionals to go with, and which goals to…

Corned Beef with Parsley …

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…

Addressing Trauma at the Root …

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…

The Mixing Tin | Black & …

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 tastiest) beer cocktails out there is a Black & Tan, made by floating half a pint of a stout beer (usually Guinness) over half a pint of a pale ale (traditionally Bass Pale Ale). Despite the popular belief of stouts and…

Wake Up! Coffee Culture …

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 gloomy weather, we have put together a list of our favorite coffee providers. A visit to these local connoisseurs—from roasteries to drive-thrus—is sure to leave you with a roasty, brewed-to-perfection cup of…

Special, Unique, One-of-a-…

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…

Transition in Leadership …

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…

We Stand Tall on the …

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 …

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 month of March, the town invites visitors to explore 500 acres of daffodils as they put forth their buds and face the…

Since Time Immemorial | Smak …

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 carried by Lhaq’temish,…

The Second Life of Fairhaven�…

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 Roeder Avenue. The building served as a firehouse for over 70 years until the completion of the new Station #2, just up the block, signaled its retirement. The…

Shuck, Share, & Celebrate | Blaine OysterFest