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.

living in Pittsburgh

10 Things People Love And Hate About Living In Pittsburgh

Living in Pittsburgh seems to inspire two very different reactions. In online discussions, some residents describe it as one of America’s most underrated cities, with affordable homes, distinct neighborhoods, major sports teams, and big-city amenities without the big-city price tag. Others say living in Pittsburgh means gray skies, confusing roads, potholes, early closing times, and…

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living in Anaheim

10 Things People Hate About Living In Anaheim, According To Locals

Living in Anaheim can be hard to define from the outside. To many people, Anaheim means Disneyland, hotels, tourists, Angels baseball, Ducks hockey, fireworks, and traffic. To residents, the picture is more complicated. In online discussions about the pros and cons of living in Anaheim, locals described a large Orange County city with friendly neighborhoods,…

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silverdale teen suspect

Impaired Teen Driver Kicks Deputy After Hit-Run Crash In Silverdale, Police Say

An 18-year-old Poulsbo man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly causing a hit-and-run crash in Silverdale, shouting slurs at another driver, and later kicking a deputy at a local hospital. The incident happened near the intersection of Central Valley Road and Bucklin Hill Road in Silverdale, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the…

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