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Local magazine celebrating our community, our people, and our lifestyle in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan Counties.
Best of the Northwest 2024 going on now!
The only reader's choice awards that are totally free to enter (no pay-to-play), require no nominations or pre-qualifying, and involve no vote box prompts—just genuine community support! Celebrating 15 years supporting our local businesses!
Vote now at bellinghamalive.com
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Happy Fourth of July!
Have fun and celebrate safely❤️💙
This Radicchio Caesar Salad is fresh, healthy and made with local ingredients.
Try it today➡ https://bellinghamalive.com/dine/radicchio-caesar-salad-leah-brooks-from-genuine-skagit-cooking-published-by-raspberry-bow-press/
Written by Leah Brooks | Photo by Charity Burggraaf | Courtesy of Genuine Skagit Valley
Fourth of July weekend is almost here!
If you're looking for an Independence Day celebration, you won't want to miss these local events!
❤️ Blaine's Old Fashioned Fourth of July, hosted by Blaine Chamber of Commerce and WECU
💙 People's Bank Fourth of July Spectacular, hosted by Peoples Bank (WA), Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Port of Bellingham
❤️Blues, Brews, and BBQ at Lighthouse Bar & Grill
💙Fireworks Cruise from San Juan Cruises
❤️ Bellingham Bells Fourth of July game
🥳BEST OF THE NORTHWEST IS HERE🥳
Head over to https://bellinghamalive.com to nominate your favorite local businesses!
Voting is open through July 31st, so vote now!
ROAM Coffee + Beer is a cornerstone of the community, both literally and figuratively.
Nestled on the corner of Broadway and Elm Street, the shop offers coffee, food, beer and a charming atmosphere.
Owners Colleen and Chad Kuehl have run Wander Brewing for a decade, and as coffee lovers, the addition of another type of brew to their repertoire was a natural next step.
Written and photographed by Anne Godenham
Did you know there's more to Kirkland than Costco?
The Signature City offers comfortable stays, delicious food and beautiful outdoor spaces to enjoy with the whole family.
Learn more about editor Anne Godenham's trip➡https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/sampling-the-signature-city-36-hours-in-kirkland-wa/
For June's Wine Pick of the Month, sommelier Amberleigh Brownson selected a 2021 Sémillon from Welcome Road Winery.
Tasting notes include: Concentrated sweet hibiscus, candied pineapple, while fresh basil covers subtle minerality on the nose followed by a palate of rhubarb, honeycomb, and lychee. Chamomile makes a brief appearance, leaving luscious citrus tracks on the finish.
Amberleigh suggests pairing the Sémillon with citrus vinaigrette spring salad, lox bagel, sushi, lamb gyros, sunchoke-cardamom puree, lemon custard, and New York Cheesecake.
IT's FINALLY ALMOST HERE! Best of the Northwest voting opens JULY 1st. We've got you covered with everything you need to win!
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Cocktail of the month🍹
The Cadillac from COA mexican eatery is jaw dropping. The stemmed glass is rimmed with Tajín and topped with a Grandeza shooter of orange liqueur, a single orchid blossom, and fresh fruit. This premium margarita balances fresh citrus flavors with smooth tequila.
Happy first day of summer☀️
Celebrate the season by trying one of our staff salad recipes! Whether you're looking for a crisp Caesar or a fruit forward salad, these recipes are easy, delicious, and refreshing.
🍴https://bellinghamalive.com/dine/staff-picks-summer-salads/
Photo by Dani Winters Photography
Throwback Thursday⏮
Each month, our team works hard to select the perfect cover for the magazine. After we send the magazine off to print, we count down the days until we hold a freshly printed magazine and see that beautiful cover for the first time.
In honor of Bellingham Alive's 15th Anniversary, we asked our staff to vote on their fifteen favorite covers from the past fifteen years. Take a peek and let us know what your favorite cover is!
As you approach the Freeland Keystone Building at the corner of Commercial Avenue and Seventh Street in downtown Anacortes, there are signs for all kinds of attractions: Shabby French Market, Elisabeth’s Cottage, Bead Store, Jewelry, Antiques, Vintage, and Furniture.
All of these are part of Elisabeth’s Cottage by the Sea, an eclectic business run by Elisabeth and Tom Freeland.
Read more -> https://bellinghamalive.com/habitat/inspiring-creativity-elisabeths-cottage-by-the-sea/
Written and photographed by Jessamyn Tuttle
This A-frame perched on the bank of the Skagit River seamlessly merges vintage aesthetics with contemporary comforts, thanks to a renovation completed in 2023 that has breathed new life into the late 1970s-era full-time residence.
Read more https://bellinghamalive.com/habitat/a-riverside-retreat-with-contemporary-comforts/
Written by Robin Daly
Photo by Blind Hat Productions
14 days until Best of the Northwest begins!
Happy Father's Day!
To all the dads out there, thank you for all you do❤️
In light of our fifteenth anniversary, our team at Bellingham Alive wanted to honor our namesake and inspiration: the beautiful place that we call home.
Introducing Fifteen Ways To Fall In Love with Where We Live, our June feature story and a quintessential guide to the sights, culture and attractions of Bellingham.
Read it now➡https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/15-ways-to-fall-in-love-with-where-we-live/
Written by Anne Godenham and Kristen Boehm
June's featured home is a charming cabin built in 2023 for a Snohomish County family to be able to enjoy all year round.
This dramatic space is framed by a double-height timber and glass wall, which required some sophisticated engineering and detailing. The resulting effect is one of harmony with the home’s surroundings, showcasing the fir and cedar forest to residents inside during the day and casting a warm, inviting glow out into the trees in the evenings.
Read it here -> https://bellinghamalive.com/habitat/a-family-friendly-cabin-with-grown-up-style/
Written by Anne Godenham and Greg Robinson
Photographed by Jamie Del Pizzo
Architect: Greg Robinson Architect
Builder: Welcome Construction
Engineer: Eclipse Engineering
Skin Rhythm Spa is the definition of a local, family run business.
Bellingham native and licensed aesthetician Portia Kors operates Skin Rhythm Spa while raising her daughter Naomi. Together, they create luxurious, handcrafted body butters, hand creams and facial oils.
Read more! https://bellinghamalive.com/shop/a-local-legacy-skin-rhythm-spa/
Written by Leah Foster
Photos Courtesy of Skin Rhythm Spa
Looking for something to read? Head over to Waffles in Paradise to pick up free copies of Bellingham Alive while supplies last! Find magazines (and more!) at 1230 Cornwall Avenue in downtown Bellingham.
Skagit River Boutique has been a fixture of downtown La Conner for nearly twenty years.
The vibrant, airy boutique offers women's clothing that is comfortable, appealing, and stylish.
Read more about Skagit River Boutique⬇ https://bellinghamalive.com/shop/style-and-comfort-skagit-river-boutique/
Written and photographed by Jessamyn Tuttle art & writing
Looking for a fun way to get out into the community and do some wine tastings with friends and family? Try these five wineries spanning from Orcas Island to Sedro-Woolley!
Come enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Northwest while relaxing with locally sourced and hand-crafted sips at any of these beautiful locations.
🍇 Tulip Valley Winery
🍇 Eagle Haven Winery
🍇 Welcome Road Winery
🍇 Orcas Island Winery
🍇 Dynasty Cellars
Written by Syd Sprouse
Photo by Dani Winters Photography
It's National Donut Day🍩
If you're craving the sweet, airy treat, stop at one of Bellingham's local bakeries this morning:
🍩 Lafeens Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream
🍩 Mochinut
🍩 maple.bar
Coming up in Bellingham Alive Magazine! -
↳ Our August feature is "Home Decor A-Z." We've created this gorgeous alphabetical design guide to give readers inspirational ideas to take their home decor to another level. Local designers and builders are featured to highlight their projects, and our Local Business Shoutouts keep our community ...
Skwetslatse’ mot Tammy Woodrich is a traditional Nooksack storyteller. She has worked internationally to bring Indigenous and Native knowledge and perspectives to school curricula.
Along with her daughter Skwetslatse’elhot Si’li’xw’tunawt Angela Letoi, she has founded the non-profit organization Healing Through Hope, the mission of which is which is “mending hearts, lifting spirits, and building connections to create space for love and laughter.”
Tammy and Angela are currently working on a children’s book based on the Blue Jay story that was gifted to Angela by a Nooksack elder.
Read more about Tammy and Angela ➡https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/since-time-immemorial-3/
Written by Julie Trimingham, photographed by Brandee Simons
On an early spring morning in March, a refurbished 1960s plane rolls down the Bellingham Airport runway, en route to explore the splendor of the San Juan Islands.
From islands still blanketed in snow to the various lighthouses nestled against the rocky shores and wildlife of the sea, sky, and land gracing the landscape, each tour from San Juan Airlines is bound to be different—and full of views you can’t get anywhere else.
Read more at https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/the-north-sound-from-the-sky-take-your-sightseeing-to-new-heights/
Written and photographed by Briana Tuvey and Ava Boorn
Over 8 years, WWU QueerCon has grown into a fully developed, one-day event boasting over 100 vendors, guest speakers and panels, shows, games, and more!
Read more about it in our online exclusive article 🌈 https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/wwu-queercon/
Written and photographed by Kristen Boehm
This month, we're celebrating 15 years of Bellingham Alive with 15 ways to fall in love with where we live. Our publisher, founder, and fearless leader Lisa is featured on this month's cover alongside 15 years of magazines.
Thank you to all of our readers, business partners and community members who have helped make Bellingham Alive possible🧡
Here's to another 15 years of joyful editorial!
Berry Dairy Days is coming up!🍓🫐
Join Burlington this Father’s Day weekend for three days of jammed packed fun at the 87th annual Berry Dairy Days!
Enjoy the Grand Parade, Festival in the Park, BBQ Salmon, Live Music, new Drone Show, Lawnmower Races, Berry Cool Car Show, Smoke and Grill Competition, food vendors, strawberry shortcake, and so much more!
Learn more at https://www.berrydairydays.com/
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