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.

bellevue and lacrosse real estate

$65M Waterfront Estate vs $43K Fixer: Washington’s Most/Least Expensive Listings (Spring 2026)

Two homes are on the market in Washington right now — one is a $65 million architectural masterpiece on Lake Washington, the other a $43,000 house in serious disrepair. The gap between them doesn’t just feel big — it feels like two completely different worlds. Quick Snapshot Most Expensive Home Price: $65,000,000Location: Bellevue (Lake Washington…

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Kirk Moore

‘Our King’: Students Crown Oklahoma Principal Prom King After He Stops School Shooting

Students at an Oklahoma high school crowned their principal prom king weeks after he was shot while tackling an armed intruder and stopping what authorities say could have been a mass shooting. Kirk Moore, principal of Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma, was honored by students during prom on Friday, April 17, just days after…

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Amazon Sold ‘Whippets’ Meant To Get Users High, Caused Neurological Damage, Lawsuit Claims

Amazon is accused of knowingly selling nitrous oxide products designed for recreational inhalation, including to one man who claims he got high and suffered serious neurological effects. A complaint filed in Seattle federal court Tuesday, April 14, accuses Amazon and multiple manufacturers of selling nitrous oxide canisters under the guise of “culinary” use while allegedly…

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Tammi Porter

Longtime Mount Vernon Special Education Teacher Tammi Porter Dies At 56

A longtime Mount Vernon School District educator known for her compassion and dedication to students has died. Tammi Lee Porter died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, March 21, according to her obituary. She was 56. Porter spent 16 years working in the Mount Vernon School District, primarily supporting students with special needs and helping…

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