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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Family of Veteran Shot at Seattle’s Pier 55 Says He Was Targeted in Hate Crime

A family is calling for justice after a wheelchair-bound US Navy veteran was shot in the chest at Seattle’s Pier 55, saying the attack was a hate crime. Family’s Appeal Relatives of 65-year-old Harold James Powell have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and long-term care. In their statement,…

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Rain Won’t Stop Weekend Closure of Northbound I-5 Over Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge

Northbound I-5 over Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge will be fully closed this weekend for construction, and crews say the work will continue even with heavy rain in the forecast. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says the closure will begin at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, and continue through 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18….

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Seattle Symphony to Strike up Danny Elfman’s Spooky, Sweeping Tim Burton Scores

If you’ve ever dreamed of hearing The Nightmare Before Christmas live — with Jack Skellington’s hijinks underscored by a full symphony — now’s your chance. Composer Danny Elfman is bringing his delightfully dark and whimsical world to Benaroya Hall this fall with Danny Elfman’s Music From the Films of Tim Burton, performed by the Seattle…

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