Happy New Yelp! First review of 2018 is one of my favorite magazines. An essential local guide for residents and tourists alike, Bellingham Alive is a must-have for Yelpers and anyone wanting to experience the best of our beautiful city. Launched in 2009 and published monthly, Bellingham Alive is a lifestyle, dining, shopping, entertainment guide covering Whatcom,Skagit, and San Juan areas. It's a sleek read packed with all the local hot spots, biz spotlights, home and gardening, recipes and much, much more. They publish an annual Best of the NW edition where locals vote on their favorite businesses. This fun and festive tradition culminates in October with a swanky party to celebrate the winners. Look for it on News stands around the city. $3.99/issue. ***INSIDE TIP*** Several copies are generously donated to Village Books, so pick up your free copy the first week of the month and hurry because they vanish quickly! read more

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I just flipped through the second issue of Bellingham Alive!, a wonderful city magazine coming to a newstand near you. I was fortunate enough to attend the launch party for this new publication earlier this summer, and frankly, was doubtful it would survive through the end of the year. However, the second issue (August/September 2009) is attractive, well-designed and appears to be well written. Bellingham Alive! will definitely find an audience in this picturesque, well educated small city. Featuring stories about Skagit's tidal flats, Lynden's dairy farms, Whatcom's scenic parks, and Fairhaven's legendary local bookstore, Village Books the current issue also provides an informative guide to the area's boutique wineries. Also worth noting is Kera Wanielista's story about Western Washington University, rising tuition and the budget woes faced by Bruce Shepherd during his first year as President of the 116 year old institution. This magazine should be on every Puget Sound coffee table. Only $3.99 at your local newsstand, Bellingham Alive! is a steal at the introductory subscription rate of $11 per year or $20 for two years. read more

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With great enthusiasm I opened my monthly issue of Bellingham alive! It was their Thanksgiving issue! I love Thanksgiving, no expectations of gifts, plenty of holiday cheer, good food and Friends. Unfortunately I didn't make it past the eighth page before I realized I was reading a political diatribe. I guess if I agreed with the Publishers political opinions I may have kept reading the magazine. I opened the magazine because I love Thanksgiving. I wonder how many local advertisers knew this month's issue was political not festive. I also wonder how many paid advertisements will not be seen because of one person's political opinion? With great disappointment I threw the magazine in the garbage can! read more