Culture Support for is provided by Visit Bellingham Whatcom County. Made There: Yakama artist Bessie Bill weaves traditional wa’paas Used for root gathering, the handcrafted bags are a way for Bill to connect to her heritage and her ceremonial name “One Who Makes Good Baskets.” by Sarah Hall / August 4, 2023
Culture Support for is provided by Visit Bellingham Whatcom County. Made There: Wood-wick candles crafted with care in Yakima Chantel Ramirez of Wild Wickzology uses repurposed containers, most notably Mexican dough bowls, to ignite her artisan creations. by Sarah Hall / July 28, 2023
Investigations WA homelessness group exposed sensitive data on kids, young adults A Way Home Washington launched an internal investigation after health and safety information on hundreds of young clients was made public. by Elizabeth Whitman / July 27, 2023
Culture Made There: In the Yakima Valley, Bale Breaker brews hoppyness A multigenerational hop-farming family in Moxee pays it forward to their industry and the Valley’s beer-loving bunch. by Sarah Hall / July 21, 2023
Culture Made There: A Yakama Nation artist combines tradition and tech Lorelei Kruger’s custom jewelry shop Lucky Arrow Creations revitalizes her Indigenous heritage with digitally designed art. by Sarah Hall / July 14, 2023
Culture Made There: A Yakima printmaker crafts impressions of unsung labor Drawing on traditional Mexican design, artist Christie Tirado spotlights Washington’s agricultural workers and those who perform essential services. by Sarah Hall / July 7, 2023
Culture Made There: Chef Tad Mitsui finds harmony and home at Heyday Farm His family business has expanded a 19th-century Bainbridge farm to include a bakery, high-end dining and more. by Sarah Hall / September 16, 2022
Culture Made There: Mitigating food waste with small-batch condiments Chef Kerrie Sanson takes jams and condiments to new heights with preserves sourced from local produce. by Sarah Hall / September 2, 2022
Culture Made There: How a photographer developed his passion for wine Winemaker and owner Alphonse de Klerk brings full-bodied flavor to Bainbridge Island. by Sarah Hall / August 26, 2022
Culture Made There: Cactus & Clay Ceramics balances form and function Beth Gordon's small-batch pottery studio in Poulsbo aims to move away from throw-away culture. by Sarah Hall / August 19, 2022