WestSound Magazine presents the annual Best of West Sound results for 2021! Entries have been submitted from Bainbridge Island all the way to Gig Harbor. On this page we’ve listed the businesses and places you love the most. Enjoy! Best Restaurant Crabtree Kitchen+Bar … read more

Sweets with enhanced fruit flavors are often among the best of the best when it comes to family treats. Fruit can add levels of sweet, tart or even citrus flavor to all kinds of recipes. From grapefruit to berries and lemons, there are … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Honda Odyssey Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $47,820 As Tested: $49,335 Performance: Strong, smooth V-6 engine OK fuel economy—our best was 23.0-mpg Very … read more

Located in Port Orchard, family business Dude’s Donuts has people traveling from all over the state to devour simply amazing, gluten-free and vegan donuts. The husband-and-wife team of Easton and Amanda Shepard opened Dude’s Donuts shortly after deciding they were going to start … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD SUV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 219 combined horsepower, 163 lb-ft torque Transmission: Electronic CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 40-mpg combined Base Price: $37,030 As Tested: $42,462 Performance: Peppy performance with electric assist Good … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Premium AWD Sedan Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-250 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $32,450  As Tested: $33,890 Performance: Turbocharger is welcome performance upgrade Sport mode makes … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Lexus IS 300 RWD Sedan Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 241 horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $39,000 As Tested: $45,975 Performance: Good acceleration, but not as good as the … read more

Harriette Bryant founded OurGEMS (Girls Empowered through Mentoring and Service) in 2008 while mentoring nine eight-grade girls at Ridgetop Junior High School. They asked her if they could continue the next year, which lead to mentoring through their senior graduation. “I feel it … read more

Backyarding — the trend to use the backyard for everything from teleworking and working out to relaxing and recreating — has a different purpose for each of us. Identifying your backyard’s role in your family’s health and happiness is the key to cultivating … read more