Model Tested: 2017 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Crew Cab Engine: 4.0-liter V-6, 261 horsepower 281 lb-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway/17 mpg combined Base Price: $33,390 As Tested: $37,040 Performance: Strong, smooth V-6 engine Very good torque … read more

Lana Decker’s love of Christmas began when she was in high school. Over the years, she’s amassed quite a large collection of ornaments, santas, trees… so much so, that the collections have taken over the Deckers’ three-car garage. At last count, she had … read more

This holiday season, hospitality industry veterans such as Andy Seymour — a top bar educator — are encouraging hosts to use port wine as the focal point of their festivities in both food and drink menus. “Port’s depth of flavor and versatility in … read more

The Port Orchard Jingle Bell Run is a festive 5K event that raises funds and awareness for America’s top cause of disability: arthritis. Participants tie jingle bells to their shoelaces and wear festive attire as they stroll or run through the streets of … read more

It’s cold and wet; snow covers the deck and the sidewalks. Nothing warms the home and heart more than turning on the oven and baking something fragrant, spicy and tasty. The holidays are coming and a traditional delight for me is mincemeat. No, … read more

It is no secret. The holidays are not necessarily “the happiest time of the year” for everyone. This can be particularly so for aging seniors who may feel isolated during Christmastime due to limited mobility, diminished health or lack of contact with friends … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Subaru WRX STI Engine: 2.5-liter flat-4 turbocharged, 305 horsepower 290 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway/19 mpg combined Base Price: $38,995 As Tested: $39,790 Performance: An all-wheel-drive rocket Crazy acceleration and handling Super … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 GT Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 168 horsepower 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22 mpg city/27 mpg highway/24 mpg combined Base Price: $27,395 As Tested: $28,245 Performance: Good acceleration Paddle shifters Drive modes: 2WD, … read more

When friends of Katie and Glenn Eberling open their mailboxes and find a personal, creative, original invitation to a Christmas party, the holiday season officially begins. The couple have been holding Christmas gala parties for several years to kick off the Christmas season, … read more