Bellingham Alive

Bellingham Alive Local magazine celebrating our community, our people, and our lifestyle in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan!

Local magazine celebrating our community, our people, and our lifestyle in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan Counties.

Check out our Winter 8 Great Tastes and let us know your favorites in the comments! 1. Barnyard Benedict — Sweet Bay Caf...
12/12/2025

Check out our Winter 8 Great Tastes and let us know your favorites in the comments!

1. Barnyard Benedict — Sweet Bay Cafe Bellingham
2. Root Pizza & Black Garlic Cheezy Bread — MOTO
3. Pork Adobo & Nanaimo Bar — Next Chapter Cafe
4. Vegetable Pancake — Yungane
5. Southwest Bowl — Aslan Brewing Company
6. Garlic Grilled Oysters — The Oyster Shuckers
7. Maple Sea Salt Latte — Hi Tide Coffee
8. Hela Hot Girl Hoagie — Hela Provisions

https://bellinghamalive.com/dine/8-great-tastes-winter-2025/

Southwest Bowl | Photograph by Aidan Hadley

Looking for some fun winter cocktails to brighten the season? These recipes are easy to shake up at home with just a few...
12/10/2025

Looking for some fun winter cocktails to brighten the season? These recipes are easy to shake up at home with just a few simple ingredients. A quick grocery run covers the basics, while many garnishes can be found right in the pantry—perfect for adding a personal twist. From sweet to tangy to bold and cozy, there’s something here for every mood. 🍸❄️

Not in the mood to mix drinks at home? Galloway's Cocktail Bar in Fairhaven is the place to be. This cozy, stylish spot is known for inventive, seasonal cocktails that turn every sip into an experience.

Find the Cranberry Margarita, Blue Christmas Cocktail, and Spiked Hot Chocolate recipes here: https://bellinghamalive.com/dine/shake-up-the-season-winter-cocktails-to-try-at-home/

Written and photographed by Rylie Obergfell

When I sat down to interview David Wight Glass Art in his Bellingham store filled with beautiful glass art, I had no ide...
12/09/2025

When I sat down to interview David Wight Glass Art in his Bellingham store filled with beautiful glass art, I had no idea that I was about to indulge in one of my favorite interviews yet. Wight is the world’s premier glass wave sculptor. His lifelong journey working with water began when he almost drowned at age 11.

Around a decade later, Wight visited Trafalgar Falls on the Island of Dominica. The serene feeling he received while listening to the falls solidified his desire to pursue wave art. Wight went on to attend the Pilchuck Glass School, and the rest is history. 🌊

Read more about David and his art here: https://bellinghamalive.com/habitat/creating-waves-in-the-glassblowing-community-david-wight-glass-art/

Written by Chloe Nelson
Photographs by Kendra Nicholas (1-3) and Chloe Nelson (4)

Bellingham’s Cosmic Games is gearing up for a huge expansion! They’re moving from their 4,500-square-foot location on th...
12/08/2025

Bellingham’s Cosmic Games is gearing up for a huge expansion! They’re moving from their 4,500-square-foot location on the Guide Meridian to a 12,000-square-foot space at Bellis Fair Mall.

Cosmic Games is a staple for local gamers and collectors, thanks to their packed inventory and expertise with trading card games like Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon, video games across platforms, roleplaying and table top games, and related toys, apparel, and accessories. Although the new store could open later this year, Owner Adam Scholtz says the most likely opening date is Jan. 1.

Read more about this exciting expansion here: https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/small-step-to-bellis-fair-is-giant-leap-for-local-gaming-store-cosmic-games/

Written and photographed by Kristen Boehm

Although many prefer warm-toned jewelry, there’s something about the holidays that makes silver and crystal-clear gems s...
12/05/2025

Although many prefer warm-toned jewelry, there’s something about the holidays that makes silver and crystal-clear gems shine extra bright! Diamonds will always be a girl’s best friend, but other stones can give off that icy glow just as well. We’ve compiled a selection of sophisticated jewelry with various gems to inspire your outfits, your wishlist, or your shopping this winter! 💎✨

Written by Chloe Nelson and Kristen Boehm

12/04/2025

to the most fun marketing meeting at Nicki's Bella Marina!

Nicki’s Bella Marina started as Nicki’s Diner in Blaine in 1992. A decade and a half later, in 2008, the restaurant moved to Bellingham’s Squalicum Harbor, where it remains today. Nicki’s is known for its stunning waterfront views and award-winning fish & chips and burgers, made in-house with locally sourced ingredients. It’s also home of the Super Monster Mega Burger food challenge, which stars a two-pound burger, toppings, and fries totaling about five pounds of food!

Nicki’s Bella Marina began its partnership with us in 2013 and has taken home 10 Best of the Northwest wins for Best Fish & Chips and 4 wins for Best Burger. We thank Nicki’s for partnering with us and contributing to the continual growth of Bellingham Alive!

Nicki’s Bella Marina, 2615 S. Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham, 360.332.2505, nickisbellamarina.com

Video produced by Courtney Sipila

Enter to win a $50 gift certificate to Nicki's Bella Marina so you can enjoy burgers, fish & chips, cold brews, and more...
12/03/2025

Enter to win a $50 gift certificate to Nicki's Bella Marina so you can enjoy burgers, fish & chips, cold brews, and more with a waterfront view.

Learn more and enter our December giveaway here: https://bellinghamalive.com/enter-to-win/

The Bellingham Technical College Foundation recently announced a new endowment that will support Fisheries & Aquacultur...
12/02/2025

The Bellingham Technical College Foundation recently announced a new endowment that will support Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences students for generations to come. The college is incredibly grateful for this generous bequest, which totaled more than $970,000.

Read more about this wonderful donation and how the funds will support current and future students here: https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/large-gift-secures-future-funds-for-btc-students-bellingham-technical-college-foundation/

Written by Dean Fulton
Photograph by Kristen Boehm

Winter is a season of contrasts: it’s the darkest, coldest season, representing quiet, solitude, and endings, and it’s a...
12/01/2025

Winter is a season of contrasts: it’s the darkest, coldest season, representing quiet, solitude, and endings, and it’s also when we come together for festivities around joy, connection, and light. Many winter celebrations pay homage to the struggles of the season while reveling in the human capacity to endure, survive, and counteract them—here are some holidays, traditions, and events that celebrate everything there is to love about winter. ❄️✨

Read more here: https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/light-warmth-and-joy-in-winters-night-winter-celebrations/

Written by Kristen Boehm
Photographs by Rylie Obergfell (1,4) and Anne Godenham (2-3)

If turkey was on the menu this Thanksgiving, you might find yourself saddled with more leftovers than you know what to d...
11/28/2025

If turkey was on the menu this Thanksgiving, you might find yourself saddled with more leftovers than you know what to do with. Revisit our 2021 holiday feature, “12 Turkey Leftovers,” for a dozen creative and delicious ways to transform what’s left of your feast into something new! 🍽️

If you don’t have turkey on your holiday table this year, feel free to substitute it with whatever protein is available!

Find the recipes at: www.bellinghamalive.com/dine/12-turkey-leftovers/

Story written by Cocoa Laney

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