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The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek was named Best Value SUV by the Northwest Automotive Press Association at its 2023 Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Competition, otherwise known as Mudfest.

The BMW M2 Coupe is the least expensive genuine M series car in the German manufacturer’s current lineup. Although that should seem obvious because the compact 2 series is BMW’s least expensive car, the company has muddied the waters in recen…

Sahalee Park event includes obstacle course, treasure hunt and birdhouse building

Shelton, Washington — April 24, 2023 — After two days of on- and off-road evaluations, the automotive media professionals of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) named the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV as the Northwest Outdoor …

The future is now at BMW. The venerable 7-Series has gone electric, and BMW has packed it with everything imaginable for the up-to-the-minute luxury car buyer. Not to be outdone by the Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan, BMW has delivered an executive E…

Since it was first introduced in 2001, the Toyota Highlander has achieved several notable first. It was one of the earliest mid-size crossover SUVs, meaning it has always been designed like a car instead of based on a truck. That gives it a m…

Crooked River Ranch author publishes her first kids’ picture book

After moving to Central Oregon 20 years ago, I became starved for color. Colorful trees and shrubs were planted, and I mostly ignored white flowers. After reading about the attributes of a white garden for evening viewing, I realized they des…