Standing on the Edge of the Perfect Family Home | The Edgemoor House

If you were to picture a cozy, modern abode for young, energetic families who love cooking, hosting, sustainability, and the outdoors, this house would be the place. Stacked with a spacious chef-grade kitchen, lots of windows and natural lighting, a large…

History, Fantasy, and …

History, Fantasy, and Everything in Between at Skagit Valley’s New Renaissance Faire | Faire du Well

History, Fantasy, and Everything in Between at Skagit Valley’s New Renaissance Faire | Faire du Well

Clashing swords, roasting turkey legs, magical creatures, and royals holding court. Where can you find all these things in the 21st century? At a renaissance faire, of course! Earlier this summer, Skagit County hosted its first full-weekend renaissance faire, a novel event called Faire du Well. Organized by the Washington Shakespearean Festival (WSF), it took over Skagit County Fairgrounds from June…

Wine Pick of the Month | …

Wine Pick of the Month | Airfield Estates Chardonnay

Wine Pick of the Month | Airfield Estates Chardonnay

Airfield Estates Chardonnay delivers a smooth, sun-kissed profile that feels both relaxed and refined. Aromas of ripe apple, lemon curd and a touch of pineapple rise gently from the glass, layered with…

A Hidden Gem in Coastal BC | …

A Hidden Gem in Coastal BC | Texada Island

A Hidden Gem in Coastal BC | Texada Island

The largest of the Gulf Islands along coastal British Columbia, Texada Island is somewhat of a hidden gem, despite being the largest Gulf Island. Accessible mainly by…

Junior Roller Derby League …

Junior Roller Derby League Takes Skaters from Standing to Slamming | Subdued City Rollers

Junior Roller Derby League Takes Skaters from Standing to Slamming | Subdued City Rollers

 A whistle tweets, signaling the end of the jam. Wheels squeak to a stop, and knee pads slam onto the shiny linoleum floor of the Lynden Skateway skating rink. At first glance, roller derby almost looks like wrestling on roller skates….

A New Shine for Fairhaven …

A New Shine for Fairhaven Shoe Boutique | 12th Street Shoes

A New Shine for Fairhaven Shoe Boutique | 12th Street Shoes

After over 20 years of owning Fairhaven shop 12th Street Shoes, Jody Proctor passed the mantle to Michelle Shines, a familiar face in the local boutique scene. Shines ran a shoe boutique in downtown Bellingham, Mi Shoes, from 2005 to 2017. She also owned Heroine Clothing and a mobile clothing boutique. After closing these businesses,…

Self Expression and …

Self Expression and Confidence Through Skating

Self Expression and Confidence Through Skating

Terrified of what the other kids might think of him, Zac cowered, stuck in a stare-down with a jump ramp. For one day only, the students of North Middle School in Everett were allowed to bring their skateboards to school. The teachers had miraculously agreed…

An “Urban Nursery”…

An “Urban Nursery” Has Sprouted | Ferny’s Nursery

An “Urban Nursery” Has Sprouted | Ferny’s Nursery

Nicknamed an “urban nursery” by Owner Max Wolf and famous photographer and employee Dylan Furst, Ferny’s Nursery lives next to a busy street and train tracks. Ferny’s mission is to “help inspire and create resilient landscapes through the use of native and edible plants in the urban environment,” and they are doing just that. From plant enthusiast to owning a plant nursery with his wife, Wolf began his career in…

The Mixing Tin | Busker’…

The Mixing Tin | Busker’s Espresso Martini

The Mixing Tin | Busker’s Espresso Martini

 Sumptuous and invigorating all at once, the Busker’s Espresso Martini from Penny Farthing at Chuckanut Bay Distillery is the perfect end to a delicious meal, and the start of a great night. Served up, cold, and sweet, this cocktail’s built on Chuckanut Bay Distillery’s smooth “grain-to-glass” vodka and their classic Old Busker Coffee Liqueur. Add in robust cold brew coffee,…

Mixing, Serving, Creating | …

Mixing, Serving, Creating | Tera Richardson, Elk St. Tavern

Mixing, Serving, Creating | Tera Richardson, Elk St. Tavern

On a late fall evening, with the sun falling behind the horizon, the dim of twilight pushing out the warm evening sun, and the night’s chill creeping forward to fill the space left behind, there are few things more inviting than a cozy candlelit dining…

Since Time Immemorial | …

Since Time Immemorial | Joshua Hillaire

Since Time Immemorial | Joshua Hillaire

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 (Lummi), Nooksack, and other Coast Salish peoples is knowledge…

The Feast of the Decade | …

The Feast of the Decade | Bellingham SeaFeast

The Feast of the Decade | Bellingham SeaFeast

The 2026 Bellingham SeaFeast will be the culmination of a decade of celebrating the maritime community that sits at the core of the Puget Sound. Back in 2016, SeaFeast began as a two-day festival in both downtown Bellingham and Zuanich Point Park, and featured storytelling and poetry, food and art vendors and events, and commercial fishing activities. The goal was always to…

Balancing Function and Joy, …

Balancing Function and Joy, All on One Wheel | Bellingham’s Unicycling Community

Balancing Function and Joy, All on One Wheel | Bellingham’s Unicycling Community

Every one of Christie Scollon’s neighbors had seen her practicing, so backing down wasn’t an option. Christie quickly learned that there were only two ways this could end: either she would land herself in a cast, or learn to ride the unicycle.      Christie’s fascination with the circus arts started when her son, Owen Scollon, learned to juggle in his fifth-grade P.E. class. He started juggling at the Bellingham Farmer’s Market in middle school, and his career took off….