I admit a Bias here so I rated myself a Fair A-OK. I'll let the Listeners tell the rest of the…read morestory.

I just flipped through the second issue of Bellingham Alive!, a wonderful city magazine coming to a…read morenewstand 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.

Happy New Yelp! First review of 2018 is one of my favorite…read moremagazines. 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!

There are likely very few people who've taken the ferry from Anacortes to the San Juan Islands who…read morehaven't at least glanced at the front page of the Journal of the San Juan Islands. It's a fine, compact newspaper full of local news, both big stories and small, with a focus on the latest from San Juan Island, Friday Harbor, Eastsound, Orcas Island, and occasionally something about Lopez Island and Shaw. Of course I like it best for its news articles, but I also read the letters to the editor as well as the ads and the classified section. The paper helps with the transition from the rush of the mainland to life on island time. There's not much better to find a window seat on the ferry, sit back, and read and support a decent local newspaper.

Fun and unique hyper local radio station, playing local music, news, and shows creating by local…read morepeople.

They need to add more songs. They become very repetitive if listening for more than2-3 hours. They…read morealso need to have more live stuff, like talking to people when they call in. Sam doesn't say much and it's hard to tell if she's live or not. Love Brant Hansen and how he makes Sherri Lynn laugh all the time. Love her laugh! Love the evening sermons too!

Community, community, the community is the reason I love this radio station. I would like to love…read morethe music as much, but they play the same songs...over and over and over. However, this review is to rave about their tremendous outreach in the community. Dave and Mandy are everywhere and pop up in the most unlikely of places to promote various businesses and charity events and fundraisers. Royal Family Kids Camp, appreciation events for various businesses. Mandy's to-do list- is a wealth of info for local happenings and many free events listed. I have submitted several events to their community calendar, and they have been accepted. Dave and Mandy are so fun, and again, they are about community, community, community!

I'm not much a Soft Rock kinda guy, but it'll grow on ya.read more