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.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

‘Tacky’ Or Fairytale? Internet Rolls Eyes At Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Over-The-Top Wedding Plans

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s highly anticipated wedding is already looking more like a theme park than a traditional ceremony — and the internet has plenty of opinions about it. Reports this week suggest crews are transforming New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden into a sprawling fairytale venue complete with a castle, giant white…

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Jonathan Shoop

A Bothell Cop’s Bullet Killed His Partner. Here’s Why Prosecutors Charged A Different Man With Murder.

Most people assume a murder charge requires the defendant to fire the fatal shot. But under Washington law, a person can still be charged with murder if prosecutors believe they set in motion the chain of events that caused someone’s death. That’s the legal theory at the center of the long-running case against Henry Eugene…

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Playstation 5

‘So Long, PlayStation’: Fans Threaten To Rage Quit After Sony Axes Physical Games

PlayStation fans are threatening to abandon the brand after Sony Interactive Entertainment announced Wednesday that it will stop producing physical game discs for all new PlayStation releases beginning in January 2028. PlayStation Moves Toward A Digital-Only Future In a statement, Sony said all new games released after January 2028 will be sold digitally through the…

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