Beginning March 1, the Heronswood Art Gallery will hosting CEDAR: Northwest Fiber Weavings & Traditions, an exhibit featuring the weaving mastery of Melinda West and other noted fiber artists. West is an Indianola artist and teacher who has been developing her craft for … read more

Model tested: 2019 Toyota Sequoia 4×4 TRD Sport Engine: 5.7-liter iForce V8 • 381 horsepower • 401 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic EPA ratings: 13/city, 17/highway, 14/combined Base price: $54,640 As tested: Unavailable The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size, eight-passenger, truck-based body-on-frame … read more

From Joe and Cheryl Falk’s Point No Point home, the setting sun flares coho pink against the Cascade Mountains and the lighthouse to the east. A seagull skims over the darkening water. As the first stars shine through, the only sound is the … read more

Model tested: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF Engine: Skyactiv-G 2-liter, DOHC 4-cylinder Horsepower: 181 • Torque: 151 lb.-ft. Transmission: Skyactiv 6-speed manual EPA ratings: 26/city, 34/highway, 29/combined Base price: $33,335 • As tested: $33,905 The Mazda MX-5 Miata was completely redesigned … read more

Make every occasion special by designing and growing containers for summer holidays, weddings, anniversary parties or other special celebrations. Pick a color scheme appropriate for the occasion or a variety of colors and shapes sure to add a festive touch. Look for opportunities … read more

Model tested: 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Engine: 2-liter direct-injection VTEC turbo 4-cylinder Horsepower: 272 • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. Transmission: 10-speed automatic EPA ratings: 21/city, 26/highway, 23/combined Base price: $46,495 • As tested: Unavailable The 2019 Acura RDX is all new and marks … read more

Investing money in home upgrades may not be your favorite thing in the world, but it’s still something you have to do from time to time, especially if you’re thinking about selling your home in the near future. However, the problem isn’t investing … read more

Maybe you’re planning a trip to Croatia to see the Instagram-worthy walls of Dubrovnik. Or to Portugal because everyone raves about its food and budget-destination status. Or perhaps to Peru to see Machu Pichu before limits are imposed on daily tourist visits. You’re … read more

It doesn’t take the Luck o’ the Irish to throw a great St. Patrick’s Day party. These tips and recipes from the experts at McCormick will help you throw a festive celebration you’ll enjoy as much as your guests — including make-ahead corned … read more