Model Tested: 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 gas, 200 horsepower, 207 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 28 city, 26 highway, 23 combined Base Price: $33,365 As Tested: $35,050 Performance: Pleasant highway ride Ample torque Great … read more

Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from “Mason Bee Revolution: How the Hardest Working Bee Can Save the World One Backyard at a Time,” a book by Dave Hunter and Jill LIghtner recently released by Seattle-based Mountaineers Books. In Part 2, learn about … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Scion iM 5-Door Hatchback Engine: 1.8-liter I-4 gas, 137 horsepower, 126 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 28/city, 37 highway, 32 combined Base Price: $19,200 As Tested: $20,334 Performance: Smooth, competent engine Nicely matched CVT transmission … read more

After seven years of planning and building, the HUB, Faith in Action’s new senior center in Belfair, has recently opened doors. On June 24, the nonprofit will host a grand opening gala starting at 5:30 p.m. The event will include music by the … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Nissan Maxima SR Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas, 300 horsepower, 261 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 22/city, 30 highway, 25 combined Base Price: $37,670 As Tested: $38,750 Performance: First class engine Good acceleration especially in Sport mode … read more

Sometimes overlooked when planning the West Sound garden, lilies make great perennial accent points during their season of bloom. This area has a few commercial growing fields and sources for bulbs, but no plant clubs in the immediate area. Lilies are very popular … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Toyota 4Runner 4×4 TRD Pro Engine: 4.0-liter V-6 gas, 270 horsepower, 278 lb-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed automatic transmission, part-time four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 17/city, 21 highway, 18 combined Base Price: $41,550 As Tested: $42,450 Performance: Powerful engine, ample torque Great hill … read more

Edging plants can work miracles — from fixing messy beds and directing garden traffic to serving as garden railings. Here’s are three ways garden-edging plants can work miracles. Instant Fix for Messy Beds Every garden reaches the stage where it’s full of plants … read more

When the Butler family saw the house on the eastern shore of Dogfish Bay, they knew they had found their “forever home.” Set in a quiet Keyport neighborhood that drives like a trip down memory lane, the 2,700-square-foot home overlooks a peaceful waterfront … read more