The beginning of a new year is a time when many people take stock of their lives, addressing important tasks like getting wellness exams or scheduling home maintenance. To help protect your home and property, these two steps should be at the top … read more

Creating an indoor oasis of greenery can help lift your spirits, reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing. But challenges arise when growing indoor plants with kids and pets in the house. Keep them safe by selecting pet- and kid-safe plants and pest-management … read more

Model tested: 2025 Lexus UX 300h F Sport Handling Engine: 2-liter I-4, plus three electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 196 Torque: 139 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 44 mpg/city, 40/highway, 42/combined Base price: $46,375 As tested: $49,545 Overview: The 2025 Lexus UX … read more

Burrata Bistro and Paella Bar, a downtown Poulsbo icon, has been a North Kitsap foodie destination for almost two decades. The warm and inviting interior is now accompanied by a covered and heated, four-season outdoor area behind the building. Owners Kim Tomlinson and … read more

The 18th Annual Collective Visions Gallery Juried Art Show opens to the public on Jan. 11, 2025, and runs until Feb. 28, with many related public events planned during that time. As one of the largest and most prestigious shows in the Pacific … read more

At a ceremony with Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putaansuu, leaders from the Suquamish Tribe presented Tish VanRavenhorst, founder of the Backpacks for Kids Food Program, with a $10,000 check that will allow the program to deliver more than 1,800 backpacks filled with food … read more

Comfort food made easy, this Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is loaded with ground turkey, bacon and vegetables in a creamy sauce topped with tater tots and cheese. When weeknights get busy, this slow cooker recipe is sure to be a smash hit. It’s simple; … read more

Model tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 180 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25 mpg/city, 32/highway, 28/combined Base price: $39,995 As tested: $41,390 Overview: The 2025 Subaru Forester is a popular compact … read more

Once the holidays wind down with Christmas lights packed away and the New Year’s Eve confetti swept up from the floor, the realization sets in that there are still a few long, dark and wet winter nights ahead. Many will at least take … read more