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.

Christian Akers and his 7-year-old son, Wyatt Akers, pictured together with the Bogachiel River in the background

Search Halted For Missing Boater; Dog Found Safe As Community Rallies Around Devastated Family

The search for 39-year-old Alfonso Graham has been suspended after days of intensive efforts on the Bogachiel River, where a boating accident claimed the lives of a 35-year-old fishing guide and his 7-year-old son. First responders from several agencies worked through the weekend along a rugged stretch of river between the Wilson Road boat launch…

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Seattle Police

Seattle Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man in SODO After Non-Lethal Force Fails

An armed man was shot and killed by Seattle police Thursday evening, Oct. 30, in the city’s SODO neighborhood after officers said non-lethal attempts to subdue him were unsuccessful. The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. near 4th Avenue South and South Holgate Street, according to Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. Officers initially confronted the man,…

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Rusko

Support Swells For Snohomish County Rescue Dog Battling Rare Illness

A Snohomish County family is rallying to save their rescue dog after he was diagnosed with a rare and serious fungal infection. Rusko, a scruffy, affectionate pup adopted from California, has become a beloved companion to his Everett family and friends. He was recently diagnosed with Blastomycosis, a dangerous illness caused by inhaling fungal spores…

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Vandalism at the Washington State Capitol

WATCH: Vandal Breaks Into Washington Capitol, Damages Historic Reception Room

A man armed with hammers broke into Washington’s Capitol in Olympia on Sunday night, Oct. 5, vandalizing historic rooms and artifacts, starting a fire, and causing significant damage before being taken into custody. Gov. Bob Ferguson said the Legislative Building was vandalized and several facilities damaged after an intruder entered through a ground-floor office window…

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