Weekend Wine Escapes

For this month’s feature, we’re here to help you plan your own weekend wine escape—with a list of overnight wineries only a day’s drive from Bellingham.

Best of the Northwest

Best of the Northwest

Best of the Northwest

Bellingham Alive’s Best of the Northwest is both our biggest magazine issue and biggest shindig of year. The Best of the Northwest (BONW) contest, now in its ninth year, has readers vote for their favorites for everything from best bookstore to best yoga instructor. Top three businesses in each of more than 125 categories get a certificate to hang on their…


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Best of the Northwest 2017

Best of the Northwest 2017

Best of the Northwest 2017

Click below to view the top three businesses in over 120 categories. Congratulations to our 2017 Best Of The Northwest winners!


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2016 Best Of The Northwest …

2016 Best Of The Northwest Winners Announced

2016 Best Of The Northwest Winners Announced

Click below to view the top 3 businesses in over 120 categories.  Congratulations to our 2016 Best Of The Northwest winners!  


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Best of the Northwest 2016

Best of the Northwest 2016

Best of the Northwest 2016

The results are in! Our readers have voted on their favorite businesses, services, restaurants, stores, and spas from Blaine to Anacortes. Looking for the go-to places to get the perfect haircut or find the best dentist? Look no further. Winners announced here! Powered by Jasper Roberts – Blog


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Best of the Northwest 2015

Best of the Northwest 2015

Best of the Northwest 2015

The results are in! Our readers have voted on their favorite businesses, services, restaurants, stores, spas and more, from Blaine to Anacortes. Looking for the go-to places to get the perfect haircut or find the best dentist? Look no further. Arts & Entertainment BEST CASINO- Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa Silver: Skagit Valley…


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Best Of The Northwest 2014

Best Of The Northwest 2014

Best Of The Northwest 2014

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Best Casino Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa Silver: Skagit Valley Casino Bronze: Swinomish Casino & Lodge With events, expos and activities, there are always reasons…


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Best of the Northwest 2013

Best of the Northwest 2013

Best of the Northwest 2013

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BEST CASINO Silver Reef Silver: Skagit Valley Casino Bronze: Swinomish If you combine excellent food, great gaming, live national events and a full-service, first-rate spa, you have the makings of a great weekend away that’s right around the corner. 4876 Red River Pedestrian Path, Ferndale, 360.383.0777 BEST LIVE THEATER Mount Baker…


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Best of the Northwest 2012

Best of the Northwest 2012

Best of the Northwest 2012

We received more than 30,000 votes within 80 categories for this year’s Best of the Northwest.


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