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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Gen Z Teachers Are Refusing To Work For Free. Schools Are Struggling To Adapt.

For decades, schools have quietly relied on teachers to do more than their contracts require. Gen Z teachers may be the generation that finally says no. A recent discussion in the Teachers subreddit sparked a larger debate about generational differences, teacher burnout, unpaid labor and whether schools can continue operating the way they always have….

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Patty's Eggnest

Best Breakfast In Everett? These 3 Spots Are Eggs-Actly What Locals Ordered

Ask five people where to get breakfast in Everett and you’ll probably get six different answers. Unless, apparently, you ask Facebook. When someone in the “Everett Washington Community” group recently posted a simple question—“whats the best place to have breakfast in everett? I’m super picky”—hundreds of locals weighed in. A few restaurants earned plenty of…

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315 N Wetherly Drive in Beverly Hills

These Are The ‘Cheap’ Homes In LA’s Exclusive Platinum Triangle—And They Still Cost Millions (Peek Inside!)

For most Americans, a “starter home” might mean a fixer-upper with dated countertops and a driveway that needs resurfacing. In Los Angeles’ legendary Platinum Triangle, however, your “starter home” might come with beamed ceilings, an interior courtyard and a property tax bill that costs more than many people’s annual salaries. Puget Press took a look…

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Mitch McConnell

What Happens If Mitch McConnell Dies In Office? Kentucky Has A Surprise For Democrats

For more than four decades, Sen. Mitch McConnell has been one of the most influential figures in Washington. But as the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican remains hospitalized with few details released about his condition, many Americans are asking the same question: What happens if his Senate seat suddenly becomes vacant? The answer is more complicated than…

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Point Roberts, Washington

Why Does the U.S. Still Own This Tiny Chunk Of Washington Land Stuck To Canada?

Editor’s Note: This article is part of Puget Press’ “Hidden Washington” series, where we highlight the fascinating places, forgotten history, and little-known stories hiding in plain sight across the Evergreen State. Most Americans have never heard of Point Roberts, Washington. If someone showed you a map of it for the first time, you’d probably assume…

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