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.

Marysville Getchell High School

Marysville Mom Says Cancer Survivor Son Was Told To Remove Controversial Shirt At School, Sparking Debate

A Marysville mother says her 15-year-old son, a cancer survivor, was told to turn his controversial shirt inside out at Getchell High School, igniting a debate online over dress codes, student expression, and respect for survivors. Danyel Mazza shared the story Friday, Nov. 14, in the Marysville Crime Facebook group. She said her son, who…

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Infant botulism

Pierce County Infant Hospitalized After Drinking Recalled Formula Linked to Botulism

A Pierce County infant is recovering in the hospital after drinking a recalled formula that federal health officials recently linked to a nationwide infant botulism outbreak. A baby in Pierce County was diagnosed with suspected infant botulism on Thursday, Nov. 13, after consuming ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department….

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handcuffs

Marysville Man Who Groomed, Sexually Abused GF’s Daughter For Years Sentenced To Prison

A Marysville man who groomed and sexually abused his girlfriend’s young daughter for years will spend over a year in prison. Michael Hill was sentenced to 13 months behind bars in Clallam County Superior Court on Friday, Nov. 14, following a conviction of third-degree rape of a child. The sentence includes 36 months of community…

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Eric Boudreau

Lacey Man Murdered GF’s 13-Month-Old Son, Jury Finds

Three years after a Lacey toddler was found covered in bruises, skull fractures, and catastrophic head injuries, a Thurston County jury convicted his mother’s boyfriend of murder. Jurors found that 31-year-old Eric Boudreau caused the fatal injuries that killed 13-month-old J.A.M., rejecting his claim that the child tumbled down a staircase while in his care….

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Anne McCoy

WSU Fires Athletics Director Anne McCoy After 18 Months On Job: Report

Washington State University has dismissed athletics director Anne McCoy less than two years into her tenure, ESPN reports. McCoy’s removal was confirmed Wednesday, Nov. 12, marking a sudden shift in leadership for WSU Athletics. She had served in the role since mid-2024, including a three-month stretch as interim AD. McCoy has been with the university…

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Katie Wilson and Bruce Harrell

Katie Wilson Expands Narrow Lead Over Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell As Recount Threshold Nears

Progressive challenger Katie Wilson widened her lead over incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The latest vote count from King County Elections shows Wilson holding 50.08% of the vote to Harrell’s 49.59%, a margin of 1,346 votes — 137,217 to 135,871. With just a few thousand ballots left to count, the race…

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