Model Tested: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Engine:  2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer-4, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $36,995 As Tested: $38,120 Performance: Smooth engine with good power/acceleration Pleasant highway ride Increased … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door Engine:  2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 189 horsepower, 207 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $26,900 As Tested: $36,250 Performance: Peppy, turbocharged engine Very nimble, fun … read more

Whether heading to a party, celebrating on social media or greeting little ghouls and goblins at home, getting the entire family — including the four-legged family members — involved in the Halloween festivities can be the biggest treat of all. However, it’s important … read more

It’s likely you imagine cold and ice in Iceland. It’s called Iceland, after all. But what would you say when you learn it’s green, so many shades of green. It’s also blue — an astonishing blue in the sky and in the sea. … read more

If you are looking for a perfect staycation, check out 7 Cedars, a four-diamond hotel and resort, located just 5 miles from Sequim and approximately 80 miles Northwest of Seattle. Nestled in between Sequim Bay and the Olympic National Park, it provides some … read more

After a year of COVID-induced cancellations or a quick switch to “virtual” events, live, in-person art studio tours are back. The tours offer rare glimpses into the lives of people who create things with their own hands. Each tour is an opportunity to … read more

Kitchens and baths may be at the top of most homeowners’ renovation lists but you might be surprised to know that laundry rooms are garnering a lot more attention than they used to, especially if there is an opportunity to incorporate “mudroom” features. … read more

Form and function — two significant design elements when you’re thoughtfully considering lighting and its impact on your living environment. There are many exciting trends in the lighting industry, which continues to rapidly evolve as fabrication capabilities and technology allow for unique and … read more

The best reason to grow hydrangeas in our region is that they bloom outside the spring season. After the magnificent, large rhododendron shrubs finish, most gardeners want to continue the flower extravaganza into summer and fall. Hydrangeas are one of the most popular … read more