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 Whatcom County. August 30, 2024
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. August 23, 2024
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. August 16, 2024
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. August 9, 2024
Made There Mo’s Parlor crafts a whimsical world of cosplay Costumer, foam smith and prop builder Mo Green believes that all bodies deserve to participate in this elaborate form of performance art. August 2, 2024
Made There How Fairhaven’s Babygreens is bringing the outside in At his Bellingham-area shop, Nick Meza’s goal is to make plant ownership accessible to all — regardless of how green your thumb may be. July 26, 2024
Made There Botanical teas brewing in Whatcom County Scout Urling blended a degree in pre-medicine, the study of herbalism and her love of plants to create Flying Bird Botanicals. July 19, 2024
Made There From a Bellingham backyard to YouTube’s “Hot Ones” Funky’s Hot Sauce Factory began as a passion project for owner Matthew Mini, who started crafting sauces with peppers grown in his garden. July 12, 2024
Culture 4 unconventional Pacific Northwest-inspired Thanksgiving recipes Alongside the turkey and mashed potatoes, make some room on your plate for foods that are indigenous to the region. by Nimra Ahmad & Syd Gladu & Madeline Happold & Martina Pansze / November 22, 2023
Investigations WA spent $500M to help small, minority businesses. Did it work? A Crosscut analysis of Working Washington grants found mixed results on equity initiatives and millions for large chains or franchises. by Brandon Block / October 18, 2023 / Updated at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2023
Culture Mask mandates will remain at top Seattle performance venues (for now) While statewide requirements end March 12, many Seattle theaters will keep their mask-and-vax policies at least through this spring. by Margo Vansynghel / March 11, 2022
Culture Lawsuits over venue relief grants help some applicants secure millions Organizations are taking the Small Business Administration to court after being denied funds from a federal relief program for arts venues. by Margo Vansynghel / March 7, 2022
