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2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT
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2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT

Model Tested: 2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 187 Torque: 178-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 24/city, 30/highway, 26/combined Base price: $34,165 As tested: $36,240 Overview: The 2025 Hyundai Tucson received a cosmetic refresh with very sharply defined … read more

2025 Honda Odyssey
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2025 Honda Odyssey Elite

Model Tested: 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 28/highway, 22/combined Base price: $50,880 As tested: $52,275 Overview: Mini vans trail SUVs in the cool category but they shine in the … read more

2024 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 Coupe
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2024 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 Coupe

Model Tested: 2024 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 Coupe Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged Inline-4 Transmission: 9-speed automatic Horsepower: 416 Torque: 369 EPA ratings: 18 MPG city, 24 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined Base price: $70,600 As tested: $81,830 Overview: The Mercedes AMG GLC 43 Coupe … read more

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Dinnerplate dahlias, like this Berry Spritz collection, can grow up to 10 inches across on 4- to 5-foot-tall plants.

Dahlia Combinations for Gardens and Bouquets

Dahlias come in various colors, shapes and sizes, making them easy to include in any garden, container and bouquet. Grow them in their own dedicated space, mix them with other flowers or plant a few at the end of the vegetable garden. Consider … read more

Community Scene - KEDA
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2025 KEDA Economic Forecast Luncheon

KEDA’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Economic Forecast Luncheon at the Clearwater Casino Resort brought together 280 business and community leaders for insights on Kitsap’s economic future. Dell Gines, PhD, chief innovation officer at the International Economic Development Council, delivered a keynote on entrepreneurship-led … read more

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A shade garden with hostas, Solomon seal and coleus grown in pots. (Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com)

Creating and Caring for Shade Gardens

Those shady spots in the landscape can make it challenging to grow a beautiful garden. Fortunately, there are more plants than you may think that will thrive in low light. Monitor the amount of sunlight the area receives throughout the day, season and … read more

2025 Lexus RZ300e
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2025 Lexus RZ 300e — Lexus Luxury with Electric Economy

Model tested: 2025 Lexus RZ 300e Luxury Engine: Permanent-magnet electric motor with 72.8 kWh battery Transmission: 1-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 201 Torque: 196 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 114-mpge/city, 96/highway, 105/combined Base price: $59,730 As tested: $64,305 Overview: The 2025 Lexus RZ 300e is … read more

Mason County Historical Museum
Contemporary Thrifting with Amy

Mason County Historical Museum

On this day, husband Earl and I were headed to the Mason County Historical Museum in Shelton. Earl grew up in the Tahuya, North Mason area, where kids were always finding old arrowheads and carving implements on the beaches. He had four of … read more

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Lucky Shamrock Cookies
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Lucky Shamrock Cookies

It’s your lucky day because you don’t have to search for the pot of gold under the rainbow for this winning recipe. Throw out the old Irish classics and sweeten things up this year with some mint chocolate chip fun. If you’re in … read more

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