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David Mendez

Friendly neighborhood newsman. Editor of The Osprey. Arizonan by birth, Washingtonian by fortune.

Richmond Beach Strawberry Fest signals summer, tradition

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Jun 5, 2026

Richmond Beach Strawberry Fest signals summer, tradition

This Saturday's festival reaches back to the area's long history of berry farming

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David Mendez
Zombies, fascists and other mindless hordes: a Shoreline professor connects the dots

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May 19, 2026

Zombies, fascists and other mindless hordes: a Shoreline professor connects the dots

Professor Eric Hamako will discuss zombie fiction and fascist fascinations with groups of foreigners as part of Drumlin's "Public Knowledge" series on Tuesday, May 19

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David Mendez
Shoreline considering ballot measure to build new pool

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May 15, 2026

Shoreline considering ballot measure to build new pool

The proposed ballot measure would set up a special tax district to fund the pool — and it would have a lower threshold for approval than a bond measure

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David Mendez
Gov. Ferguson kicks off Lake Forest Park Farmers Market as flower farmers receive aid

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May 11, 2026

Gov. Ferguson kicks off Lake Forest Park Farmers Market as flower farmers receive aid

'Lake Forest Park really reached out to help in so many ways,' said Yeng Vue, of flower vendor Yeng Garden

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David Mendez
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market gives aid to flood-damaged flower farms

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May 10, 2026

Lake Forest Park Farmers Market gives aid to flood-damaged flower farms

The market will be visited by Gov. Bob Ferguson to mark the first day of the market's 2026 season

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David Mendez
The Osprey Update: Of bookshops and balancing budgets

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May 8, 2026

The Osprey Update: Of bookshops and balancing budgets

In this issue: State legislators meet with constituents; two years of Shoreline's hometown bookseller; the city council de-flocks its schedule; and more

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David Mendez
State legislators Salomon, Davis discuss budget waste and possibilities at Shoreline town hall

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May 6, 2026

State legislators Salomon, Davis discuss budget waste and possibilities at Shoreline town hall

The legislators met with constituents days before midterm campaign season begins in earnest

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David Mendez
Ridgecrest Books offers 'fine rare gems' to Shoreline's readers

Shoreline

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Apr 29, 2026

Ridgecrest Books offers 'fine rare gems' to Shoreline's readers

The bookstore recently celebrated its second anniversary in business

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David Mendez
Shoreline cancels Flock Safety informational meeting

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Apr 18, 2026

Shoreline cancels Flock Safety informational meeting

The April 27 dinner meeting was cancelled after resident complaints, council members 'expressed concern' with controversial surveillance tech company

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David Mendez
Shoreline police tout positive trends, pledge renewed traffic enforcement

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Apr 17, 2026

Shoreline police tout positive trends, pledge renewed traffic enforcement

Police expect to roll out a dedicated DUI enforcement unit this summer, and are requesting backup from KCSO during the 2026 World Cup

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David Mendez
Celebrate Local News Day with The Osprey!

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Apr 9, 2026

Celebrate Local News Day with The Osprey!

Join The Osprey at Drumlin in Ridgecrest from 9:30 a.m. to noon on April 9!

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David Mendez
The Osprey Update: Keeping news local

Newsletter

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Apr 8, 2026

The Osprey Update: Keeping news local

Join us at Drumlin on April 9! Also: speed cameras, baseball fields, local grocery stores and ICE ordinances

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David Mendez
Shoreline, neighboring water district at odds over water source protections

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Apr 8, 2026

Shoreline, neighboring water district at odds over water source protections

Council to decide city code update at April 27 meeting

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David Mendez
Shoreline City Council approves speed cameras, sets multi-tier penalties

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Apr 1, 2026

Shoreline City Council approves speed cameras, sets multi-tier penalties

Also: Shoreline removes race restrictive covenants from its North City pump station

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David Mendez
Speed cameras up for discussion at Shoreline City Council meeting

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Mar 30, 2026

Speed cameras up for discussion at Shoreline City Council meeting

If approved, the first set of cameras, planned for Meridian Park Elementary, would start as early as January 2027

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David Mendez
Shoreline to discuss removing race- and development-restrictive covenants from city property

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Mar 19, 2026

Shoreline to discuss removing race- and development-restrictive covenants from city property

The city's property is one of 30 lots subject to a list of covenants dating back to the 1940s

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David Mendez
Shoreline School District an inaugural honoree for state excellence award

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Mar 13, 2026

Shoreline School District an inaugural honoree for state excellence award

SSD among 25 school districts recognized for student excellence

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David Mendez
'Little Store' no more: Lifelong best friends to revive Richmond Beach Foods

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Mar 11, 2026

'Little Store' no more: Lifelong best friends to revive Richmond Beach Foods

Owners plan to honor the shop's history, starting by rechristening it with the name they knew it as children.

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David Mendez
Shoreline adopts stance against immigration enforcement, plans to block ICE from city properties

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Feb 25, 2026

Shoreline adopts stance against immigration enforcement, plans to block ICE from city properties

Residents packed the council chambers to support the resolution

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David Mendez
The Osprey Update: Breaking the ICE

Newsletter

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Feb 23, 2026

The Osprey Update: Breaking the ICE

This week: Residents spur the city to take action against federal agents, Jayapal calls out the "Epstein Class" and you can see us in person!

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David Mendez
Shoreline council to discuss keeping ICE off of city property

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Feb 23, 2026

Shoreline council to discuss keeping ICE off of city property

A proposed city resolution would also reaffirm the city's past actions and support a few proposed state legislative bi

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David Mendez
Jayapal attacks 'lawless' culture at DHS, condemns 'Epstein Class' during Lake Forest Park town hall

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Feb 20, 2026

Jayapal attacks 'lawless' culture at DHS, condemns 'Epstein Class' during Lake Forest Park town hall

More than 500 constituents turned out to hear the five-term congresswoman speaking on national issues

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David Mendez
Shoreline City Council urged to 'rise to the challenge' against immigration agents

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Feb 19, 2026

Shoreline City Council urged to 'rise to the challenge' against immigration agents

A resolution will be discussed at Feb. 23 meeting, though residents are skeptical

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David Mendez
Shoreline school levies poised to overwhelmingly pass

Schools

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Feb 11, 2026

Shoreline school levies poised to overwhelmingly pass

The levies are expected to fill the gap between state funding and the district's goals

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David Mendez
Shoreline protesters walk out on Trump

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Jan 25, 2026

Shoreline protesters walk out on Trump

Protestors gathered along Aurora on Jan. 20 to push back on buy-in to White House policies

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David Mendez
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