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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‘Why Do 20 Kids Have To Suffer?’ Fed-Up Teacher’s Proposal For Disruptive Students Has Colleagues Divided

A simple question posed by a frustrated teacher has touched a nerve among educators across the country: Should teachers be allowed to send disruptive students home for the day? The question, posted in Reddit’s r/Teachers community, came from an educator who wondered why it’s frowned upon to tell parents to pick up children who repeatedly…

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Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn

Awkward: Elevator Foils Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s Attempt At Dodging Reporter’s Questions In Viral Video

A tense exchange between Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn and a local reporter has gone viral after an elevator repeatedly delayed the senator’s exit while she declined to answer questions about her campaign for governor. The awkward interaction unfolded after Blackburn spoke at an event hosted by the Greater Nashville Technology Council that members of the…

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Lawrence, Massachusetts

Locals Revealed What They Hate About Living In Lawrence. The Answers Were Brutal.

Lawrence, Massachusetts, has one of the most complicated reputations in New England — a historic mill city with incredible food, deep immigrant roots, struggling schools, affordable housing by Massachusetts standards and a local image that residents say is both earned and unfair. To outsiders, Lawrence is often reduced to one word: rough. To people who…

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Newport Beach

Someone Asked What It’s Really Like Living In Newport Beach. Locals Didn’t Hold Back.

Some cities are known for their beaches. Others are known for their nightlife. Newport Beach, California, may be best known for something else entirely: its reputation. To outsiders, Newport Beach is a postcard come to life — yachts bobbing in the harbor, luxury cars cruising along Pacific Coast Highway and multimillion-dollar homes overlooking the ocean….

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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Former Olympic Canoeist Indicted After Incident At Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: Report

A former Olympic canoeist has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington, D.C., after his arrest last month at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, CNN reports. David Hearn, a former Olympian who competed for Canada in canoe sprint events, was indicted in D.C. Superior Court following the June incident, according to the outlet. The…

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