• Sherman Alexie at MBT One of the best loved writers from the Pacific Northwest, Sherman Alexie, returns to Bellingham on August 5 for a Village Books hosted event at Mount Baker Theatre. Alexie writes prolifically about native american youth culture. His best known work, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, won a national book award in 2007. […] July 30, 2016
  • Morning Jam Creative professionals from across our community gather once a month at the crack of dawn for Morning Jam, an event hosted by the Downtown Bellingham Partnership. Unique for a community of our size, the event serves as a forum for creatives (anyone who makes things for a living) to hone their skills and meet others […] July 28, 2016
  • Jim Baron July 26, 2016
  • Drizzle Have you ever tried dark chocolate infused balsamic vinegar? Blood Orange infused extra virgin olive oil? Then you need to visit Drizzle. This olive oil and vinegar tasting room has been a bastion of Fairhaven’s commercial center for years, and they recently added a new location in Lynden. Drop in for some extraordinary oils and […] July 22, 2016
  • Tall Ships in Squalicum Harbor A pair of tall ships—Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain—will moor in Squalicum Harbor until August 4. You can tour or cruise on both ships while they’re here! The ships call Grays Harbor home, but visit points around the Pacific Northwest giving educational tours wherever they stop. Touring the ships doesn’t require a ticket. Just drop […] July 20, 2016
  • Steve Walker July 18, 2016
  • Vegetarian Options Bellingham’s food landscape has many great vegetarian options. Here are some notables. Culture Cafe—In January Bellingham’s Kombucha brewery, Kombucha Town, opened this restaurant in the Herald Building. Not only is the menu a whopping 64% vegetarian but it is also chock-full of fresh local ingredients, house-made vegetable patties, and kombucha infused creations. Their Bahn MI […] July 16, 2016
  • Bellingham Paragliding Taking off from the Samish Overlook in the right conditions, you can float over the San Juan Islands for up to six hours at a time before setting down gently. If that sounds like a great Saturday afternoon, give Bellingham Paragliding a call. Paragliding is a sport in which a wide canopy—that looks a lot […] July 14, 2016
  • Rachel Vasak July 12, 2016
  • Northwest Indian College Just outside of Bellingham lies the only accredited tribal college in the entire region. The Northwest Indian College, operated by the Lummi Nation, prepares students from many different backgrounds to steward the culture, traditions, and economy of tribal peoples from all over the region. Founded in 1973 as a school of aquaculture, the Northwest Indian […] July 8, 2016