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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‘No Longer A Skeptic’: 8-Foot-Tall Bigfoot Struts Across Connecticut Road, Driver Claims

A Rhode Island man says he encountered what he believes was an 8-foot-tall Bigfoot while driving near Pachaug State Forest in eastern Connecticut. The alleged sighting occurred during the early morning hours of July 5, according to a newly published report from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO). The group classifies the incident as a…

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South Fork Public House

Crowd Favorites: Pullman Locals Are Obsessed With These 5 Restaurants

Pullman locals were asked where they actually recommend eating, and five restaurants surfaced repeatedly throughout the discussion. The strongest praise went to places serving everything from Bangladeshi biryani and Chinese comfort food to burgers, prime rib sandwiches, and century-old pub fare. Dozens of restaurants received mentions, but these five Pullman restaurants drew the most consistent…

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Grays Harbor Man’s Nursing Assistant Application Ends in Denial After State Imposes Conditions Following Domestic Violence Convictions

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the Washington State Department of Health denied Zachary Carlow’s application because of his prior convictions. The article has been corrected to reflect that the Department instead offered Carlow a registered nursing assistant credential subject to licensing conditions. The application later ended in denial. The…

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John L. Scott

This $7.5 Million Pierce County Estate Has Its Own Broadcast Studio—And That’s Just the Beginning

A sprawling estate listed for $7.5 million in rural Roy is offering more than 12,600 square feet of living space, 84 acres of private land, and enough amenities to rival a boutique resort. Whether the price feels jaw-dropping or justified, it offers a fascinating look at what ultra-luxury living looks like in Pierce County today….

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Hudson Williams

WATCH: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams Explodes On Autograph Hounds Following Him Home

Actor Hudson Williams confronted a group of autograph seekers after they allegedly followed him to his temporary residence in Paris, with video of the heated exchange quickly going viral online. The incident began Monday when the Heated Rivalry star, 25, stepped out of a vehicle and was immediately approached by people holding photos for him…

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‘Knocks My Socks Off’: The 5 Restaurants Bremerton Locals Can’t Stop Talking About

If you’re wondering where Bremerton locals actually like to eat, one recent community discussion offered plenty of ideas. While dozens of restaurants were mentioned, the same handful of names kept coming up again and again. These aren’t ranked by critics or national publications. Instead, they’re the restaurants that earned repeated praise from the people who…

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Lindsey Graham

Who Is Darline Graham Nordone? Meet the Woman Appointed to Lindsey Graham’s U.S. Senate Seat

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has appointed Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily serve in the U.S. Senate following the sudden death of her older brother, longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham.   The appointment comes just days after Graham died Saturday at age 71 from an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary findings…

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