The varied landscape of the region, from the jagged peaks of the North Cascades to the pebbled beaches of Fidalgo Island, is often cited as a reason Skagit County residents love living here. The ... [Continue Reading]
The Seattle Times
Seattle Times Calls Bellingham the Best College Town in Washington State
As Christine Clarridge writes: "Move over, Cougs. Calm down, Dawgs. Neither of you have the best college towns in this state, according to a new study by the technology review site ... [Continue Reading]
Why Washington’s Armories are Worth Saving
In the family of public buildings, they're like your slightly kick-off kilter uncle: been around forever. Done and seen everything, made friends far and wide. Made the front page a time or two, mostly ... [Continue Reading]
4 ways to improve your beer drinking
The craft-beer craze has never been more accessible, with a neighborhood brewery seemingly around every corner. Here are four ways to bring the fun home. The drink Boundary Bay Citraweisse ($10 per ... [Continue Reading]
10 ways to feel like a kid again on your summer getaway
There’s still plenty of time left this summer for an affordable family beach getaway. And you can skip the hassle of plane tickets, long lines and overpriced theme parks. Instead, hit the road for ... [Continue Reading]
Taste some ales while you take a sail on classic Schooner Zodiac on Bellingham Bay
I’m in the middle of Bellingham Bay on a pristine summer evening and my wandering mind is envisioning a beer float — like a root-beer float, but with, uh, beer. Some people like them. This is one of ... [Continue Reading]