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.

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We Found the ‘Cheapest’ Houses For Sale In Washington’s 6 Wealthiest Communities. Some Still Cost Millions.

You don’t need a billionaire’s budget to buy into Washington’s richest communities—but you’ll still need very, very deep pockets. Puget Press looked at the least expensive active home listings in six of Washington’s wealthiest communities by median household income. The results range from a modest lakeside cabin with big redevelopment potential to multi-million-dollar homes that,…

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Alannah Keyser

Another ‘Love Island’ Booting Has Fans Asking: Does Reality TV Just Attract Bad People? Here’s What Psychology Says

Another contestant has exited Love Island USA after an old video resurfaced online, reigniting questions about why reality shows keep finding themselves at the center of social media controversies. Peacock confirmed this week that Casa Amor bombshell Alannah Keyser will no longer appear on the show after a video circulated online that appeared to show…

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Bible

Texas Just Required Millions of Students to Read Bible Passages. Here’s What It Means.

The Texas State Board of Education has approved a new required reading list that includes Bible stories and scripture passages, a move that will affect more than 5 million public school students and further expand the role of Christianity in the state’s classrooms. The Republican-controlled board voted Friday to adopt the curriculum changes, which are…

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ICE and Border Patrol

‘A Dangerous Incentive’: States Warn ICE Could Escape Scrutiny by Releasing Dying Detainees

Washington is joining a coalition of 22 other states in urging federal immigration officials to reverse a policy ending investigations into deaths that occur shortly after people are released from ICE custody. In a letter sent Thursday to US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David Venturella, the coalition argued…

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Tyra Banks and the Netflix logo

America’s Next Top Model Fans Roast Possibility Of AI Contestant As Tyra Banks Teases Revival

Fans of America’s Next Top Model are reacting with disbelief after Tyra Banks’ representative suggested that a future season of the long-running reality competition could include an artificial intelligence-generated contestant. The possibility of an America’s Next Top Model AI contestant has quickly become one of the franchise’s most talked-about developments in years. The speculation comes…

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living in Los Altos

Living in Los Altos: 5 Things Residents Love (And 5 They Don’t)

If you’re considering living in Los Altos, you’ll quickly discover the city has an almost mythical reputation in Silicon Valley. It’s consistently ranked among the safest and wealthiest communities in California, surrounded by tree-lined streets, luxury homes and excellent schools. But living in Los Altos isn’t all picture-perfect neighborhoods and peaceful walks. To get a…

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san juan islands real estate under $1 million

Think You Need Millions To Live In The San Juan Islands? These 5 Homes Beg To Differ

When most people think about buying a home in Washington’s San Juan Islands, they picture waterfront estates with private docks, millionaire neighbors, and price tags that require winning the lottery first. And to be fair, plenty of those homes exist. But here’s the surprise: you don’t necessarily have to spend millions to own a piece…

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