Paul Chiyokten Wagner is an activist, a tribal member of the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) Nation, and the Founder of Protectors of the Salish Sea, an Indigenous-led environmental protection organization. But ask him about his spirit, and he will tell you about the night the flute songs came. He used to play electric guitar, deep in rock bands, until a voice arrived that was not his own. Spirit music will reach you. He didn’t understand it….
1. Golden, crunchy, and downright addictive, Nicki’s Bella Marina’s Deep-Fried Pickles strike the perfect balance between crisp batter and tangy dill bite. 2. The Asian1 Appetizer Combination delivers a satisfying mix of crispy, savory bites just perfect for sharing. It…
April showers bring May flowers, and here in the Pacific Northwest that also means the beginning of our farming season. Local markets fill with bright greens, sweet peas, tender carrots, and the first real promise of warmer days ahead. This dish is a celebration of that transition. Creamy pasta meets spring vegetables, silky smoked sockeye, and golden‑seared scallops for a plate that feels both comforting and fresh. Fresno peppers and arugula bring gentle heat, while lemon brightens everything at…
Completion date: August 2025 Location: North Bellingham Engineer: Frame Studio, Inc. Builder: Casali Construction and Remodeling Interior Designer: Alexa Casali with Casali Remodeling Photographer: Melissa Daughters with MKDaughters Photography For this recent renovation, our clients came to us with a clear vision: while they love to cook and entertain, the current layout…
Gently burbling water, swaying underwater plants, and hundreds of fish flashing their colorful scales and fins at you as they swim by. For most, it’s an undeniably captivating view, and one known to help reduce stress. Bellinghamsters have been able to aquarium-gaze at the Marine Life Center, the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, and at other pet shops and businesses in town. But these spaces weren’t…
One of the best things about visiting casinos is the wide range of activities that one can indulge in. In addition to restaurants and games, many casinos boast hotels with swimming pools, spas, and gyms. Part of the fun is dressing up…
Opportunity Council is an organization supporting Whatcom, San Juan, and Island Counties with childcare, early education, employment, financial, and basic needs services. Maple Alley Inn, their hunger-fighting healthy meal…
CASINO Jack’s Bar Ingredients: Gin, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, orange bitters, Luxardo cherry The Casino cocktail is a simple but sophisticated drink that anyone can enjoy, whether you are taking your chances at the roulette wheel, having a night out on the town, or cozying up at home. The Casino is a well-balanced cocktail that highlights…
Riding a bike is a timeless activity that, for some people, has been part of life for many years. This includes the…
Imagine this: you’re lying outside on a blanket in the sun on bright green grass. The temperature is warm, but not too warm, and the sounds of birdcalls and smells of freshly blooming…
Millet Gluten-Free Bakery is Bellingham’s only 100% gluten-free bakery. Open for less than a year, it’s risen in popularity faster than the owners could ever have imagined. The owners, three sisters named Chloe Vogel, Aemilia Vogel, and Clara…
When borders divide, communities can choose to sail toward each other. On a weekend in Sept. 2025, a flotilla of boats carrying roughly 100 Americans crossed the Salish Sea from Orcas Island, Washington, to Salt Spring Island, British Columbia—two islands separated by a national border but connected by tides, ferry routes, and the…
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 our relationship with Mother Earth and with one another. We are grateful for these stories, told in the words of…
Mother’s Day, as we think of it, was founded in the United States in the early 1900s by Anna Jarvis, the daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis, a community organizer and social activist during the Civil War era. After her mother’s death, Jarvis created Mother’s Day as a way to pay…
