Model Tested: 2017 Nissan Titan SV 4WD Crew Cab 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: $40,700 As Tested: $46,820 Performance: Very smooth engine and transmission Car-like smoothness in … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Chrysler 300S Engine: 5.7-liter V-8, 363 horsepower 394 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city/25-mpg highway/19-mpg combined Base Price: $35,675 As Tested: $42,955 Performance: Very powerful engine Great acceleration Sport mode option Muscular exhaust note Decent … read more

Many people avoid visiting loved ones who reside at a nursing home. However, studies show that visits with elderly people help them stave off depression and cognitive decline and even infections and mortality. Despite these clear benefits, family members frequently confess that they … read more

High school sweethearts Marion and Steve Ekberg were born and raised in the Tacoma area, spending childhoods in the woods of Minter Creek and Fox Island. In 1972, they were house hunting, looking for a place to call home and raise a family, … read more

Kitsap County Parks has completed upgrades to the equestrian arena at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds and invites the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon, July 30 at the north end of the fairgrounds (enter off Nels Nelson Road) during a break in … read more

This year, WestSound Magazine magazine received an abundance of creative tablescapes. The choices were all wonderful — but our tablescape judges, Linna Lawrence and Tami Blacknall, made the difficult decisions! Thank you to all who took the time to submit their tablescapes. And … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 168 horsepower 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city/27-mpg highway/24-mpg combined Base Price: $25,695 As Tested: $26,590 Performance: Strong, smooth engine Good acceleration Strong fuel economy—our … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 187 horsepower 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city/29-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $30,695 As Tested: $34,085 Performance: Smooth highway ride Peppy engine, good acceleration Sport mode … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Kia Sportage SX AWD Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 240 horsepower 260 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city/23-mpg highway/21-mpg combined Base Price: $34,000 As Tested: $34,895 Performance: Strong engine with good low-end torque Highly capable and nimble … read more