Model Tested: 2019 Lexus GS F 4 door sedan Engine:5.0-liter V-8, 467-horsepower, 389 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $84,350 As Tested: $88,210 Performance: Impressive V-8 performance Great exhaust note Four staggered … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Mitsubishi Cross SE 1.5T S-AWC Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 152-horsepower, 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $26,695 As Tested: $28,065 Performance: Decent acceleration especially for such a small engine … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance Engine:3.0-liter V-6, 321-horsepower, 289 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $59,550 As Tested: $60,545 Performance: Smooth transitions between gas and electric power Good fuel … read more

Among the dozens of paintings that hang in Carla O’Connor’s Olalla studio is a tiny, framed crayon drawing of a purple cow. It’s the very first picture O’Connor ever drew — when she was just 3 years old. Another small, framed drawing of … read more

As seasons change and temperatures rise, so do the number of tire blowouts around the country. The truth is a blowout can happen anywhere and at any time. Tire failures put drivers in an unexpected, frightening and dangerous situation. And, while it’s an … read more

It’s time to get outside and enjoy summer barbecues, gardening, hikes and much more. Don’t let mosquitoes keep you inside. Instead, enlist chemical-free strategies to manage these pests in your landscape. Start by eliminating the mosquitoes’ breeding grounds. Drain the water out of buckets, old … read more

A sunny May evening on the waterview lawn of Bloedel Reserve brought local art enthusiasts and artists together. The dining room at Bainbridge Island’s stunning residence at the renowned botanical garden is now curated with original relief prints, as “Inspired by Bloedel” debuts … read more

After surviving last winter, who isn’t contemplating how to get more summer out of the months ahead? According to Doug Woodside of Decks and Patio Covers in Kingston, it’s simple — create an outdoor living space. He says clients call him years after … read more

One hundred years ago, a selfless, young school teacher with a big heart and unwavering commitment to our nation’s veterans started a national movement that continues today — brightening the lives of those who served our nation. During its 100th anniversary this year, … read more