Model Tested: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD Z71 Crew Short Box Engine: 3.6-liter V-6, 305 horsepower 269 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 17/City—24/Highway—20 Combined Base Price: $34,115 As Tested: $36,710 Performance: Solid performance; strong, but not a sports car Pleasant highway ride and driving manners Smooth shifting auto transmission Manual shifting capability 2WD, […]
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A Dainty Distinctive Treat for Your Next Brunch or Bash
Forget cronuts, cake pops and cupcakes. Whether you’re planning an elegant afternoon tea or seeking an unexpected addition to your next brunch or cocktail party, there’s another chic pastry that deserves its day — the madeleine. These classic, seashell-shaped cakes were named after their creator, Madeline Paulmier, by King Louis XV in the 18th century, […]
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Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup Returns on April 11-12
The Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup returns to the Gig Harbor waterfront on April 11 and 12. The annual event will feature competitive paddle racing for kayaks, canoes and SUPs, as well as outriggers and paracanoes. Proceeds benefit the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team. There are several exciting new elements to this fourth annual […]
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Community Education Opportunities
Organic Vegetable Gardening Class: Gardens You Can Eat A hands-on class taught by Master Gardeners to help you create your own organic backyard vegetable garden. This course, which is open to any community member who wishes to learn about growing food crops organically, will focus on soils, composting, locally appropriate techniques and integrated pest management. […]
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2015 Subaru WRX
Model Tested: 2015 Subaru WRX Engine: 2.0-liter flat-4 Boxer, 268 horsepower 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 17/City—23/Highway Base Price: $29,695 As Tested: $30,490 Performance: Exhilarating power Very responsive turbocharger Even more exhilarating handling Excellent all-wheel-drive all-weather traction Nimble Great exhaust note, slightly raucous at times Good feeling electric power assisted steering […]
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2015 Nissan NV200
Model Tested: 2015 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van SV Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 131 horsepower 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 24/City—26/Highway—25/Combined Base Price: $21,710 As Tested: $24,345 Performance: Passable power Strong side winds can be problematic Smooth CVT transmission Impressive fuel economy Good ride on smooth highways, but not over expansion strips Excellent […]
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Help Decide the Future of Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park
Planning for the stewardship of Kitsap County’s shoreline block of 535 acres in Port Gamble will be discussed in public workshops that get underway at the end of March. The county’s Parks Department acquired the property, named the Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park, in February 2014 and was awarded a $175,000 grant from the state […]
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2015 Acura TLX
Models Tested: 2015 Acura TLX 3.5L SH-AWD and 2.4L Tech Engines: 3.5-liter V-6, 290-hp/267 lb-ft torque and 2.4-liter I-4, 206-hp/182 lb-ft Transmissions: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive and 8-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 21/City—31/Highway—25/Combined (V-6) and 24/35/28 (I-4) Base Prices: $44,700 (V-6)/$35,025 (I-4) As Tested: $45,595 (V-6)/$35,920 (I-4) Performance: Strong engines, especially the V-6 Smooth transmissions We […]
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Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Shakespeare: Comedy and Tragedy’ with the BPA Shakespeare Society
Shakespeare has long been a source of artistic inspiration. His literary works have inspired visual art, plays, film, dance, music and more. In a concert series on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra will collaborate for the first time with The BPA Shakespeare Society and Director Tom Challinor, featuring music […]