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.

15834 Kamb Road in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon’s Most Expensive Home Comes With A Barn, Horse Stables, And Nearly 9 Acres

The most expensive home currently for sale in Mount Vernon isn’t a waterfront mansion or a luxury penthouse. Instead, it’s a sprawling country estate tucked away in the Skagit Flats, complete with horse stables, a greenhouse, an orchard, and nearly nine acres of land. Located at 15834 Kamb Road, the property is listed for $2,399,999,…

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3727 Shore Avenue in Everett

Everett’s Most Expensive Home Listing Comes With Pool, Wine Cellar, And 2.2% Mortgage Rate

The most expensive home currently for sale in Everett isn’t a modern mega-mansion or a newly built luxury estate. Instead, it’s a historic waterfront mansion perched atop the bluff in Everett’s Boulevard Bluffs neighborhood, offering nearly 10,000 square feet of living space, sweeping views of Puget Sound, and an asking price of $4.4 million. A…

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Nancy Guthrie

Mystery Tipster Claimed Nancy Guthrie Was Dead Just Days After She Disappeared: TMZ

A person who contacted TMZ shortly after Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance claimed she was already dead and offered information in exchange for cryptocurrency, the outlet reports. TMZ received a series of emails from a man who claimed to know both the identity of Guthrie’s alleged kidnappers and her location. According to the outlet, the man initially…

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