Whether you use them as a snack, as a special ingredient in recipes or to inspire new dishes, Northwest-grown sweet cherries are one delightful way to celebrate the summer season. Ripened on the tree and generally harvested, packed and ready for sale within … read more

It’s true. Most people born in and around the greater Puget Sound area are wimps when it comes to really hot weather. As the thermometer soars and the dog days of summer linger on and on, locals whimper and wilt and scurry indoors … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Nissan Titan SL 4×4 Crew Cab Midnight Edition Engine:5.6-liter V-8, 390 horsepower, 394 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 18-mpg combined Base Price: $50,360 As Tested: $54,775 Performance: Smooth, powerful V-8 Good acceleration … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE w/4Motion Engine:1.8-liter turbo I-4, 170 horsepower, 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $29,765 As Tested: $30,615 Performance: Good power and acceleration Driving modes: … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Ford EcoSport Titanium 4WD Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 166 horsepower, 149 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $27,240 As Tested: $26,420 Performance: Easy to park Minimal overhangs Excellent approach/departure angles for … read more

As you pack your travel essentials for your summer road trip, long weekend at the beach or a lazy day at the pool, there’s one thing you might be forgetting. Wherever you go, your favorite shows and stars can come with you. Allowing … read more

Has gardening been on your mind but you don’t know where to start? The Manette Edible Garden Tour is one idea. The biannual tour, now in its fifth year, is geared to aspiring local gardeners who wish to learn from Manette’s veteran gardeners, … read more

Mossback. It’s a slang term for anyone who prefers the gray drizzle of the Pacific Northwest to its elusive, sunny days. And we all know what happens sans sunlight — moss grows. Except in Kingston. There, Mossback is a restaurant with an ever-changing … read more

Editor’s note: This blog post is an adapted excerpt from Max McMurdo’s “Upcycling Outdoors” book, which explains the basic of good outdoor design using scrap items, and includes a variety of step-by-step projects. When you have limited outdoor space, it’s great to create … read more