Cyclists, check your calendars (and maybe your wool socks), because the Cascade Bicycle Club’s 54th annual Chilly Hilly Bike Ride is rolling out on Feb. 22. The day will kick off with a ferry ride across the Sound to Bainbridge Island, where a 33-mile loop awaits. The route traces shoreline views of Seattle’s skyline, winds […]
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Inside a Next-Level Gig Harbor Garage
Mark Johnson is a third-generation real estate agent who dreamed of building a beautiful family home. Part of his vision featured a sweet over-the-top garage and office.
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2025 Toyota GR Corolla — Rally Car Performance in a Civilized Daily Driver
Model Tested: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla 5-Door Premium Plus Engine: 1.6-Liter Turbocharged 3-Cylinder Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic, All-Wheel Drive Horsepower: 300 Torque: 295-Lb.-Ft. EPA Ratings: 19/City, 27/Highway, 22/Combined Base Price: $47,515 As Tested: $50,024 Overview The 2025 Toyota GR Corolla is small and relatively impractical but once you mash the accelerator and get pressed into its […]
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Adding Color to Your Home
What to know about Pantone’s color of the year and how to incorporate it into your interior design.
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2025 BMW M3 Sedan — Racecar Performance in a Daily Driver
Model tested: 2025 BMW M3 Sedan Carbon Package Engine: 3-liter turbocharged I-6 Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 473 Torque: 406 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 16/city, 23/highway, 19/combined Base price: $76,000 As tested: $101,875 Overview: The 2025 BMW M3 sedan is a study in deception. Non-enthusiasts see a compact sedan, but sharp-eyed BMW fans quickly spot […]
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2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon — Maximum Smiles Per Mile on Any Road
Model tested: 2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon X 4×4 Engine: 3.6-liter V-6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 285 Torque: 260 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 22/highway, 19/combined Base price: $51,100 As tested: $68,470 Overview: The 2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon X is a unique, multipurpose vehicle that’s both practical and fun, with fun being the overriding characteristic. […]
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2025 Mazda 3 Hatchback — A Small Car That’s Big on Fun and Safety
Model tested: 2025 Mazda 3 2.5T Premium Plus Hatchback AWD Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-5 Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 227 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23/city, 31/highway, 26/combined Base price: $36,950 As tested: $38,750 Overview: The 2025 Mazda 3 2.5T hatchback sedan packs a lot of driving fun in a compact package. The Mazda […]
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How to Make Fall Harvest Last Longer and What to Do with Extras
The days are getting shorter and nighttime temperatures continue to drop, signaling that the late-summer and early-fall growing season is winding down. Green thumb gardeners with a surplus of produce are now wondering what to do with the 20 pounds of zucchini and bushels of green beans they harvested. Most people are familiar with the […]
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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid — A Pacific Northwest Star
Model tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC boxer 4-cylinder with 2 electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic with 6-speed manual shift mode, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 194 combined Torque: 199 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 35/city, 34/highway, 35/combined Base price: $41,695 As tested: $44,005 Overview: The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid is the latest iteration of a […]