The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, the City of Gig Harbor, Uptown Gig Harbor and local musicians have teamed up to support local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting July 19, you can livestream virtual musical performances on Friday a part of Band … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mazda6 Signature Engine:2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227 or 250 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $35,300 As Tested: $36,915 Performance: Smooth, very pleasant highway ride Nice blend of luxury … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 hybrid, 181 horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 39-mpg combined Base Price: $36,350 As Tested: $44,450 Performance: Strong fuel economy—our best was 43.1-mpg highway EV mode for limited … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 TRD PRO V6 Engine:4.0-liter V6, 270 horsepower, 278 lb-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed automatic, part-time four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 17-mpg combined Base Price: $49,765 As Tested: $52,147 Performance: Good acceleration Smooth engine So-so fuel economy—our … read more

On Bainbridge Island, looking out onto Manzanita Bay, Navy veteran Al Philips has been assembling a collection of native plants around his home. Soon after purchasing his lot, Philips began landscaping. At first, he planted all sorts of plants, but soon a love … read more

When it’s time to fire up the grill this summer for an all-American classic, you can take steak to the next level by pairing it with a creamy sauce that delivers a kick. This Horseradish and Chive Sauce is the ideal complement for … read more

People of all ages are being affected by the global health crisis, but it is important to remember that the lives of older adults have been especially disrupted. After all, the opportunities to socialize, take various classes and enjoy an active lifestyle are … read more

Here’s a trivia question for you. What is the Kitsap Peninsula best known for? Sure, there are beautiful gardens and forests, more than 200 miles of shoreline, unique shops, restaurants and businesses, stunning waterfront homes, and some of the country’s largest naval installations. … read more

Every year as Father’s Day comes and goes, my thoughts turn to water safety. I think about how so many people’s lives changed on one fateful Father’s Day and how my search and rescue K9 partner Chips and I became part of this … read more