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.

Lake Forest Bar and Grill

Lake Forest Bar & Grill To Close After 17 Years As Owner Makes Emotional Final Plea To Community

After nearly two decades of serving the community, Lake Forest Bar & Grill is permanently closing, citing financial challenges that it can no longer overcome. The family-owned restaurant, located at 17535 Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park’s Town Center, shared the news Wednesday in a heartfelt message from owner and chef John Schmidt. He…

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North Cove Park in Lake Stevens

Who Is Lake Stevens? Park Lunch Theft Ignites Debate Over Crime, Compassion And City’s Future

A stolen lunch became a test of what kind of community Lake Stevens wants to be. A Facebook post alleging that a man took a family’s lunch from a city park ignited a wide-ranging community debate this week, with hundreds of residents weighing in on homelessness, public safety, personal responsibility, and what they believe their…

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Sierra National Forest

Bigfoot Investigators Call Former Census Supervisor ‘Very Credible’ After 8-Foot-Tall Sasquatch Claim

A Northern California woman says she spotted what she believes was an approximately 8-foot-tall Bigfoot in Fresno County in broad daylight, and investigators say they consider her account highly credible. The reported sighting was submitted July 1 to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), which classified it as a Class A sighting—the organization’s highest category…

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Ben Shapiro

‘There’s Always A Tweet’: Ben Shapiro’s Old Post Comes Back To Bite Him After Birthright Citizenship Ruling

One of Ben Shapiro’s own social media posts came back to haunt him after the conservative commentator blasted the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision reaffirming birthright citizenship, prompting critics to throw his own words right back at him. The backlash followed the 6-3 Supreme Court ruling reaffirming that children born in the United States are citizens…

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44 Hagen Oaks Court in Alamo

This Is What The “Budget” Home Looks Like In Alamo

If you’ve ever wondered what the least expensive home looks like in one of America’s wealthiest communities, Alamo, California, offers an eye-opening answer. As of July 2026, the lowest-priced active home listing in Alamo is a three-bedroom, three-bath Mid-Century Modern home at 44 Hagen Oaks Court, listed for $1,695,000. That’s the community’s entry point—and while…

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26 Deep Well Ln, Los Altos

Welcome to Los Altos, Where Even the Cheapest Home Costs Nearly $2.5 Million

If you’ve ever wondered what the “budget option” looks like in one of Silicon Valley’s most exclusive communities, prepare for some sticker shock. As of July 2026, the least expensive active home listing in Los Altos is priced at $2,490,000. That price buys a two-bedroom, two-bath attached single-family home in the Creekside Oaks community—a far…

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