I’ve been making this salad for 20 years and have tweaked it enough times to make it my own by now. This salad is best at the height of summer, when fresh corn, beans and tomatoes are at their peak of flavor. I … read more

Spending a day in Port Gamble is like taking a step back in time. This wonderful historic community setting on the northwest shore of Kitsap County was developed beginning in 1841 by a U.S. Navy expedition on the 2-mile-long bay at the mouth … read more

Has your outdoor exercise become routine? Since early 2020, many people headed outdoors to stay fit. The natural world offers many of the benefits of a gym, but sometimes we need a reminder to boost our sense of play and our sense of … read more

For those who want an abundance of bloom for the summer-to-fall season but prefer not to plant annuals every year, perennial salvias are a Northwest garden’s friend. Not that long ago, except for the bedding plant salvia splendens and the culinary S. officinalis, … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 409 horsepower and 479 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $126,000 As Tested: $128,030 Performance: Great off-road capabilities Loaded with … read more

 Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Avalon XSE Hybrid Nightshade Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 215 combined horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: ECVT automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EPA Rating: 43-mpg city, 43-mpg highway, 43-mpg combined Base Price: $40,600 As Tested: $44,157 Performance: Excellent fuel economy in … read more

Model tested: Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab 4×4 Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Transmission: 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 278 Torque: 265 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18/city, 22/highway, 20/combined Base price: $46,640 As tested: $50,733 Overview: The Toyota Tacoma is America’s most popular midsize truck. That’s because … read more

Model tested: 2022 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hatchback Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder Transmission: 6-speed manual Horsepower: 180 Torque: 177 lb.-ft. EPA Ratings: 28/city, 37/highway, 31/combined Base Price: $30,415 As tested: $31,145 Overview: Besides being among one of the world’s most popular cars, … read more

Model tested: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AWD Crew Cab Engine: 6.2-liter Ecotec3 V8 Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 420 Torque: 460 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 14/city, 18/highway, 16/combined Base price: $73,300 As tested: $76,790 Overview: Updated for the 2022 model year, the GMC Sierra … read more