What do locally raised beef, liquor, coffee, chocolate and Kitsap County’s coolest, newest restaurant all have in common? Passion and love of community. This is the thread running between these and the focus of the Crabtree family, who are doing big things in … read more

The gas-powered string trimmer, also known as a weed whacker, is a common yard and garden tool. Because they are less complicated than a lawnmower, many people do not know that string trimmers can benefit from a tune-up. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute … read more

Egypt is a mystical place where your emotions take a rollercoaster ride. Look right and see some of the world’s most ancient antiquities. Look left and see traffic congestion and pollution. Read the news and there is terrorism and unrest. But spend several … read more

Pull on your digging boots and grab your shovel. After reading this, you are going to need more garden space. Bigger is better, right? Maybe — yet for foliage, it depends on where the plant grows. For whatever reason plants grow humongous vegetation, … read more

Americans have a long-standing love affair with grilling. This relationship started many years ago. Our ancestors first learned to cook over an open flame, and today grilling has become a year-round lifestyle choice, with many preferring to cook outdoors on the grill. Why … read more

It’s one of Kitsap County’s best-kept secrets — a treasure hidden in plain view. The Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport is a trove of artifacts, history and hands-on experiences that tell the stories of the U. S. Navy’s undersea operations. And it’s all … read more

Model tested: 2019 Lexus LS 500h sedan Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC Atkinson-cycle V6 multistage hybrid, plus two electric motors Horsepower: 354 combined Transmission: E-CVT 4-speed automatic EPA ratings: 23/city, 31/highway, 26/combined Base price: $82,930 As tested: $107,355 Overview: The fifth-generation Lexus LS was totally … read more

Bigger definitely means better at the Harbor Square Wine Shop & Tasting Room on Bainbridge Island. This wine shop carries the biggest selection of large-format wines in Washington state. The large-format wines focus on some of the local Bainbridge Island wineries, as well … read more

Model tested: 2019 GMC Canyon Denali AWD crew cab Engine: 3.6-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower: 308 • Torque: 275 lb.-ft. Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 19/combined Base price: $43,800 As tested: $48,025 Overview: GMC’s Canyon is a solid midsize pickup that’s more … read more