When planning a home-improvement project, it’s always best to do your research to ensure you know the do’s and don’ts ahead of making any final decisions. Whether you’ve just moved into a new property that needs a large structural change, or your forever … read more

Get ready for spring. We’re crushing on these super-sippable white wines from around the Sound. Rolling Bay Winery is tucked into the heart of Bainbridge Island in the Rolling Bay community. Grab a bottle of its 2020 Pinot Grigio to enjoy on a … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4xe Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 Turbo PHEV, 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined (gas), 56-MPGe Base Price: $65,750 As Tested: $75,305 Performance: Excellent … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 208 combined horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 44-mpg city, 47-mpg highway, 46-mpg combined Base Price: $30,615 As Tested: $32,839 Performance: Good fuel economy but … read more

Model Tested: 2023 Lexus GX 460 5-DR SUV Engine: 4.6-liter V-8, 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  6-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $56,425 As Tested: $62,460 Performance: Strong V-8 engine Smooth … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo AWD Premium Engine: 2.5-liter turbo I-4, 227/250 (regular/premium fuel) horsepower and 310/320 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $34,400 As Tested: $36,345 Performance: Strong turbocharged … read more

The same old brunch menu week after week can become tiresome and dull. It’s bland, boring and your tastebuds get used to the same flavors repeatedly. It’s time to add something new to the table with fresh ingredients and simple instructions to enhance … read more

Ordinary people can do extraordinary things. One person becomes an unexpected hero. An overlooked individual suddenly has an incredible idea. A seemingly insignificant person has unknowingly touched countless lives. The possibilities are endless. It is the same with birds. Migratory shorebirds fly thousands … read more

Therapeutic gardens, typically seen at healthcare facilities, are “designed for use as a component of a treatment, rehabilitation or vocational program… to meet the needs of a specific user or population…to accommodate participant’s goals and to facilitate people-plant interactions, according to the American … read more