New Sipping Grounds for This Beach Cat | Beach Cat Brewing

Beach Cat Brewing’s first location opened in 2020 after Jake Gobeille, owner and director of operations, unexpectedly fell in love with the craft. Now he’s opening a second location at 1010 C Street on Bellingham’s Downtown Waterfront. Gobeille is hoping to open this spring, but curating the right culture and environment is crucial: “We have to make sure that when we do open these doors, the city of Bellingham has no choice but…

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Ignite the Night | Paper Whale’s Fire & Story

Ignite the Night | Paper Whale’s Fire & Story

After the success of its debut, Paper Whale’s Fire & Story is returning for round two! From Jan. 23-25, this all-ages event will illuminate the darkest nights of the year with four artistic wood-burning fires and over 50 unique performers spread across the Bellingham Waterfront.  With Fire & Story’s extensive line-up, attendees can expect three curated evenings showcasing a variety of performers, including storytellers, comedians, poets, authors, musicians, fire dancers, glass sculptures, and Lummi Nation and Nooksack…

A New Multi-Use Space Opens …

A New Multi-Use Space Opens in Downtown Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon Library Commons

A New Multi-Use Space Opens in Downtown Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon Library Commons

At the end of last year, a project that was two years and $56 million in the making came to a close: the new Mount Vernon Library Commons is officially open to the public!   In addition to a new public library with youth services and a great teen room, the mixed-use space includes a community kitchen, a publicly-accessible conference center, and a three-story parking garage that boasts 76 EV charging spaces and…

Local Rugby | Empowering …

Local Rugby | Empowering Girls Through the Game

Local Rugby | Empowering Girls Through the Game

According to the Women’s Sports Foundation, girls are dropping out of sports at twice the rate of boys by age 14; this can be due to factors such as lack…

Two Very Different Walla …

Two Very Different Walla Walla Hotels | The FINCH and The Marcus Whitman

Two Very Different Walla Walla Hotels | The FINCH and The Marcus Whitman

Often referred to as “the town so nice, they named it twice,” Walla Walla is a well-known Eastern Washington destination for wine lovers, but it’s also a culinary destination, and a shopping one—I spent far too much money on Main Street in just four days!  I was lucky enough to experience the town twice, at two very different properties: The FINCH and The Marcus…

Giving Local Indigenous …

Giving Local Indigenous Artists and Authors a Showcase | Native Arts 360

Giving Local Indigenous Artists and Authors a Showcase | Native Arts 360

Whatcom County is an area awash with artists, galleries, and art festivals. Yet despite the rich tradition of vibrant art in Coast Salish indigenous communities, local artists from these communities have struggled for visibility. That is, until now. From an extended summer solstice exhibit featuring indigenous and underrepresented artists at the Bellis Fair Mall, to the upcoming Indigenous Fashion Show organized by Western Washington University’s…

Joy to the Fishies Down in …

Joy to the Fishies Down in Padden Creek | Padden Creek 24th to 30th Streets Restoration Project

Joy to the Fishies Down in Padden Creek | Padden Creek 24th to 30th Streets Restoration Project

For the past two years, the City of Bellingham has been working on the Padden Creek 24th to 30th Streets Restoration Project—and Phase 2’s construction just wrapped up. The city has been working to restore Padden Creek for over a decade. The two-mile-long lowland stream flows from Lake Padden to Bellingham Bay through mostly city-owned property and has been altered and negatively impacted due to development. It does not meet Clean Water Act standards for…

Family Fun at Mach1 | Mach1 …

Family Fun at Mach1 | Mach1 Speedway & Arcade

Family Fun at Mach1 | Mach1 Speedway & Arcade

Bellingham has a new race track in town, and it’s revving up the fun factor for the whole family! Mach1 Speedway offers an electrifying experience with its state-of-the-art electric go-karts, catering to speed enthusiasts of all ages.    But Mach1 is more than just a raceway—it’s a family entertainment destination. While the little ones zoom around the track, parents can…

Gothic Goods and Delightfully …

Gothic Goods and Delightfully Dark Vibes in Port Townsend | KALMA

Gothic Goods and Delightfully Dark Vibes in Port Townsend | KALMA

The Victorian Seaport of Port Townsend is the perfect October destination for Whatcom and Skagit spooky-enthusiasts, and not only because stepping off the ferry and into their waterfront downtown feels a bit like time travel. Amongst the historic brick buildings and eclectic storefronts is a new physical location for KALMA, a dark lifestyle brand…

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Sampling the Signature City | 36 Hours in Kirkland, WA

Sampling the Signature City | 36 Hours in Kirkland, WA

Passing signs for Kirkland on the freeway, you’ve no doubt joked about how good the Costco must be there—but the city is so much more than that (and honestly, the Costco is nothing special; you want Issaquah for that).  Given its location just across Lake Washington from Seattle, Kirkland is considered by many to be a suburb…

A Weekend in Walla Walla

A Weekend in Walla Walla

A Weekend in Walla Walla

If you’ve ever been wine tasting, you know that an excellent bottle is a delight in and of itself. In Walla Walla, however, the real magic lies in the stories behind each glass—…