The Community of Coffee
A few years ago, shortly after he retired, my stepfather joined a coffee group in his northern New York town. He would never refer to it as a “coffee group,” of course, but still, a couple times a week...
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Happy Mother’s Day Whatcom County! This holiday is a great opportunity to celebrate mothers, in every form. So whether she gave you life, raised you right or merely inspires the best in you, be sure to...
View ArticleScratch and Peck Feeds Takes Local to a New Level with New Facility
Located just down the road in Burlington, Scratch and Peck Feeds has found a new home to fit their growing business. This comes after a three-year search for the perfect facility that would meet the...
View ArticleBeet the Blues with Local, Organic and Fresh Food from Electric Beet Juice...
Imagine indulging in gluten-free chocolate pancakes for breakfast. These pancakes are topped with coconut-cashew cream, raw honey and cinnamon. And here’s the clincher—indulging in raw and vegan...
View ArticleBusiness is Booming … and Shifting! A-1 Builders and Adaptations Design...
The crew at A-1 Builders and Adaptations Design Studio has led the way in Whatcom County on green building and sustainable business practices. Owners Rick Dubrow and Cindi Landreth have recently...
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Happy Memorial Day weekend Whatcom County! I can’t wait for three days of freedom and (hopefully) sun! I’m going to spend most of my weekend enjoying nature—hiking, biking and if I’m lucky, boating....
View ArticleWhat’s New at Regus Barkley Village
If you know someone looking for prime office space, Regus is offering a wonderful gift of gratitude for your referral. “Our referral program is a great way for people to earn money while they’re also...
View ArticleSehome High School Student, Jennifer Frye, Chosen for Gap Year Fellowship in...
When she entered high school, Jennifer Frye was determined to become a nuclear physicist. Now, almost four years later, she’s preparing to spend a year in Ecuador conserving indigenous arts and culture...
View ArticleReaders’ Choice: WhatcomTalk’s Most Read Stories in April
April saw the addition of many new and interesting local reads to the pages of WhatcomTalk. Each month we like to take a look back at what most resonated with our community. Here are some of...
View ArticleIntroducing Holiday Inn & Suites-Bellingham
The Holiday Inn & Suites-Bellingham is the area’s newest full service hotel. Just a stone’s throw away from the Bellingham International Airport terminal, hotel guests could easily walk to catch...
View ArticleCarbee Wins Two Titles as Sehome Girls Capture 2A State Track Championship
Sehome High School junior Mary Carbee had been the state’s dominating force among Class 2A throwers in the discus all year. As she entered the state track and field championships her top mark was a...
View ArticleThe Community Food Co-op Bakery—Delicious Done with Quality and Care
Have you been to the Community Food Co-op Bakery Café lately? Perched on the corner of Forest and Holly streets, the Café is like a welcoming beacon for Downtown Bellingham with its energy, brightly...
View ArticleWhatcom County Weekend Events Calendar
Well, it’s the first weekend of June and, to me, that always means it’s officially summer. It’s so great to live in a place where there’s always plenty of fun Whatcom County weekend events to keep you...
View ArticleAdvance Your Skills at the Chuckanut Writers Conference
Writing has been my preferred form of expression since childhood. I remember learning the word “livid” in the first grade after our classroom was vandalized with supplies from the neighboring art room....
View ArticleReaders’ Choice: WhatcomTalk’s Most Read Stories in May
May saw the addition of many new and interesting local reads to the pages of WhatcomTalk. Each month we like to take a look back at what most resonated with our community. Here are some of...
View ArticleBellingham United—Local Semi-Pro Soccer Team Inspires and Delivers
It was just six years ago that former owner Jeff McIntyre came to Bellingham to establish a semi-pro soccer squad. Whatcom Sports & Recreation’s Executive Director, Lance Calloway, connected with...
View ArticleGoing Solar in Whatcom County
I have long considered myself ecologically minded. I have also considered myself frugal. And from childhood, I have been urged by my parents to buy American whenever possible. This makes shopping for...
View ArticleWhatcom County Weekend Events Calendar
Well, we’re solidly into the month of June and the glorious days of summer. It’s so great to live in a place where there’s always plenty of fun Whatcom County weekend events going on. That’s especially...
View ArticleJudd & Black Appliance Partners to Bring the James Street Block Party to the...
Looking for a lively community event complete with cool technology and tools, vehicle safety checks and fabulous food? Look no further than the upcoming James Street Block Party on Friday and...
View ArticleKatheryn Moran Photography Makes Local Businesses Look Good
Bellingham lifestyle photographer Katheryn Moran has been taking pictures since she was gifted her first camera when she was five years old. Originally from the Seattle area, Moran’s parents presented...
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