Michael Mashburn

Hi, I’m Michael Mashburn, a longtime radio and digital journalist. I created Puget Press to spotlight the people, places, and pulse of life across Western Washington—whether it’s breaking news from the I-5 corridor, a hidden gem café in Bellingham, or the dreamiest Airbnbs in the San Juan Islands. With more than a decade in local reporting and digital media, I believe in clear, trustworthy coverage that’s grounded in community. I’m proud to run an independent news and lifestyle blog that puts the Pacific Northwest front and center.

Jefferson County vehicle auction

Need A Cop Car? Jefferson County’s Online Auction Also Has An Ambulance, Boat

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning an old police cruiser, a retired ambulance or a random piece of government equipment, Jefferson County may have exactly what you’re looking for. The county’s Board of Commissioners has declared dozens of county-owned vehicles and equipment surplus and authorized their sale through public online auctions throughout 2026. The move…

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Bellevue trafficking investigation

‘Nightmare’: Bellevue Neighbors Complained About Mansion Parties – Police Say They Uncovered a Trafficking Operation

A King County judge on Friday ordered a 21-year-old man held on $5 million bail after police arrested him in connection with an alleged human trafficking operation centered at a luxury rental home in south Bellevue. The suspect was arrested Wednesday after Bellevue police SWAT officers served a search warrant at a home in the…

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Brazilian adoption scam

Family Duped Into Caring For 37-Year-Old Posing As Little Girl – Here’s How To Avoid A Similar Scam

A bizarre case out of Brazil has left many readers asking the same question: How do you accidentally spend more than a year believing a 37-year-old woman is a 12-year-old girl? According to Brazilian authorities, a family not only believed it — they reportedly threw her a 12th birthday party, treated her like a daughter,…

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Storia Cucina, Otherlands Beer, and Redlight, best restaurants in bellingham

Forkin’ Around: The 5 Best Restaurants in Bellingham, According to Locals

Anyone searching for the best restaurants in Bellingham will quickly discover there’s no shortage of opinions. When someone asked locals point blank, “where should I eat in Bellingham?”, dozens of restaurants were mentioned. But while the recommendations varied, five eateries kept coming up again and again. From wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta to pork belly…

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massage chair

Three Snohomish County Health Care Providers Accused Of Sexual Misconduct

Washington health regulators have filed disciplinary charges against three Snohomish County health care providers accused of engaging in sexual misconduct involving clients or patients. The allegations involve a licensed mental health counselor, a massage therapist, and a substance use disorder counselor, according to records released by the Washington State Department of Health. In each case,…

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