Culture ArtSEA: The Pioneer Square gallery that’s gone to the dogs Plus, “Ballard Opera Man” sings his swan song in Tosca at Seattle’s McCaw Hall. by Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / May 1, 2025
Equity Out & Back: Connecting with Puget Sound's underwater ecosystems Alison wades through a world of marine life with Ebony Welborn and Savannah Smith of Sea Potential, a group connecting BIPOC individuals with the water. by Shirlyn J. Wong / March 21, 2025
Equity Out & Back: Overcoming fear, scaling heights at Little Si At just 12, Cecil Sherwood taught himself to ski using a pair he found at a rummage sale. Now he's an avid all-terrain climber, mountaineer and guide. by Shirlyn J. Wong / March 14, 2025
Equity Out & Back: The Pacific Northwest is fertile for fungi foraging Mushroom enthusiast PeiPei Sung guides Alison deep into the North Bend forest to seek unique natural treasures. by Shirlyn J. Wong / March 7, 2025
Equity Out & Back: Learning to get back up again at a Seattle skatepark Alison shreds at All Together Skatepark with Sara Campos, co-founder of Queer Skate PDX, and finds out that falling isn't always failure. by Shirlyn J. Wong / February 28, 2025
Equity Out & Back: Snowshoeing through the North Cascades Erica Abel, hiker & community activator, takes Alison on an off-trail adventure to explore the beauty and solitude of the Methow Valley. by Shirlyn J. Wong / February 14, 2025
Culture Made There: Steensma Creamery preserves decades of dairy tradition A Lynden farm is committed to using the regenerative farming practices passed down through four generations to make high-quality milk products. Support for Made There is provided by Visit Bellingham... by Shirlyn J. Wong / August 30, 2024
Culture Made There: A father/son, farm-to-table oyster operation in Blaine Steve and Mark Seymour of Drayton Harbor Oyster Co. show that the mollusks are not only delicious, but can also be environmentally sustainable. Support for Made There is provided by Visit Bellingham... by Shirlyn J. Wong / August 23, 2024
Culture Made There: Spincycle Yarns crafts with the colors of the rainbow Rachel Price and Kate Burge-Tibi got started at the Bellingham Farmers Market and now run a mill and dye house along with a flagship store. Support for Made There is provided by Visit Bellingham... by Shirlyn J. Wong / August 16, 2024
Culture Made There: Calypso Kitchen's Sarah Chan is a food ambassador Through her business and nonprofit PNW Plateful, Chan helps bring Caribbean flavors and spices to Whatcom County. Support for Made There is provided by Visit Bellingham Whatcom County. by Shirlyn J. Wong / August 9, 2024