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.

727 Wilmot Road in Scarsdale

The Cheapest Home For Sale In Scarsdale Still Costs Nearly $1 Million–Peek Inside!

Buying into one of America’s wealthiest suburbs doesn’t necessarily require a multi-million-dollar budget, but the least expensive home currently on the market in Scarsdale will still cost buyers nearly $1 million. As of July 2026, the lowest-priced active listing in Scarsdale is a four-bedroom, three-bath ranch-style home at 727 Wilmot Road with an asking price…

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235 East 42nd Street

VIDEO: NYC Building Partially Collapses During Construction, Forcing Evacuations

Construction workers evacuated a Midtown Manhattan high-rise Tuesday morning after spotting structural beams beginning to buckle, prompting officials to clear nearby buildings and close multiple streets. The incident was reported around 8 a.m. at 235 East 42nd Street, where the former Pfizer headquarters is being converted from office space into apartments. Workers noticed structural support…

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Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office

Judge Said He Could Keep His Guns–Cowlitz County Deputies Took Them Anyway, Lawsuit Alleges

A Cowlitz County man has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office of unlawfully seizing and holding his firearms even though a temporary protection order specifically stated he was not required to surrender them. In his lawsuit filed July 3 in Tacoma federal court, Zane Hogue alleges deputies violated his constitutional rights…

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1114 B Avenue in Anacortes.

Ahoy, Matey! Most Expensive Home In Skagit County Has A Crow’s Nest For Whale Watching

If you’ve ever wanted a front-row seat to yachts, sunsets and the occasional whale, Skagit County’s most expensive home may have exactly that — complete with a crow’s nest perched above the water. A sprawling waterfront estate overlooking Guemes Channel in Anacortes has hit the market for $8.9 million, making it the most expensive residential…

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Best Friend's Veterinary Center

Whidbey Vet At Center Of Social Media Firestorm Began Necropsy Before Confirming Cat Had Died, Records Show

A Whidbey Island veterinarian at the center of widespread online criticism was previously disciplined by state regulators, including a 2025 order finding that his work fell below the standard of care in two cases. Dr. Eric Anderson, owner of Best Friends Veterinary Center in Oak Harbor, entered into an agreed order with the Washington Veterinary…

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