Kona Cares | Kona Bikes
For the folks at Kona, cycling is not just a sport, it’s a whole global community of riders—or that’s how Shae James, of Kona Bikes, explains it. As she speaks, you can tell that she believes it. The bike manufacturer…
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Anacortes Coastal Aging in Place | Patty Koskovich of Koskovich Design Group
Local interior designer Patty Koskovich and her husband began building their Anacortes home with a view of the Guemes Channel in 2017. After two years of careful construction,…
Hot Ones is Getting Funky(‘s)!
If you’re a fan of the sauces coming out of Bellingham business Funky’s Hot Sauce Factory, you might want to stock up now, because their sales are about to heat up! Extremely popular YouTube show “Hot…
Bringing the Odd Fellows to the Orion
The Orion is known for their eccentric artworks and creative house cocktails. When you first walk in, the dark atmosphere hits you and takes you up…
Chef’s Corner with Chef Kelly Stanley | The Great Blue Heron Bar & Grill
Kelly Stanley, Chef de Cuisine at The Great Blue Heron Bar & Grill at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club, blends her culinary artistry with a commitment to community and sustainability. After receiving training at Bellingham Technical College, she served several years as Sous Chef at Semiahmoo Resort, Golf & Spa. Stanley’s expertise encompasses a diverse range of cuisines, from the delicate intricacies of…
On Top of the Trends | Q&A with Rhiannon Troutman from Fringe Boutique
Talk to me about the most popular trends you see during spring and summer. How do you implement that into your boutique? Summer is all about dresses at Fringe. Since…
Since Time Immemorial | Sharayah Lane
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…
Beloved Bakery Adds Savory to Their Sweets | Barb’s Pies and Pastries
When strolling down Main Street in Ferndale, you might spot a powder-blue bakery sign promising scrumptious treats. Once you step inside, you’ll…
Don’t Wait for Perfection, Follow Your Dream Now
GROOVY, VIBRANT, HAPPY, and funky! These are the words Ellē Nicole uses to describe her line of colorful and floral loungewear, inspired by her surroundings in the Pacific Northwest. The young entrepreneur has always been inspired by any and all things creative: drawing, painting, and crafting, to name a few. Ellē turned away from the traditional “path to college” after graduating from high school in 2021. She started…
The Skagit Valley Dumpling Queen
ACROSS CULTURES, BORDERS, languages, and histories, there are certain food traditions that seem universal. One such tradition—broadly that of a cooked dough wrapped around a filling—can be found everywhere from Nepal (momo) to Turkey (manti), from India (samosas) to Korea (mandu) to Ecuador (empanadas), and to all of its varieties in China (jiaozi, bao, guo tie, etc.). It’s the dumpling, and it’s now made a local home in the Skagit…
Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland has been the Scottish Capital since the 15th century. Here you’ll find two distinct UNESCO Heritage sites, Old Town which includes Edinburgh Castle and New Town, whose neoclassical style dates back to the 18th century and whose infrastructure had an…
Set Sail for a Fresh Experience
OVERLOOKING BELLINGHAM BAY inside Hotel Bellwether, Lighthouse Pub delivers an elevated pub experience in an approachable environment. With its casual vibe and friendly staff, the pub provides a…