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

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

Shoreline

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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

Shoreline

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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

Politics

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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
The Osprey Update: The future of Shoreline's senior center

Newsletter

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Jan 12, 2026

The Osprey Update: The future of Shoreline's senior center

Also: Shoreline schools place two levies on Feb. ballot, and memorializing a local civil rights leader

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David Mendez
Shoreline senior center to go independent as parent organization pivots

News

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Jan 8, 2026

Shoreline senior center to go independent as parent organization pivots

Sound Generations plans to stop running senior centers in Shoreline, Ballard and the Snoqualmie Valley

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David Mendez
One dead in Shoreline house fire believed to be accidental

News

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Dec 5, 2025

One dead in Shoreline house fire believed to be accidental

The victim, an 'older gentleman,' has not yet been identified.

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David Mendez
Traffic Roundup: Speed limit to drop on Aurora, middle schoolers to get help with dark walks

News

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Nov 25, 2025

Traffic Roundup: Speed limit to drop on Aurora, middle schoolers to get help with dark walks

The two moves are expected to build safety along Shoreline's arterials

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David Mendez
The Osprey Update: Issue 2

Newsletter

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Nov 12, 2025

The Osprey Update: Issue 2

This issue: We focus on food insecurity and the folks working to make lives easier for people in need, including a food ministry and a community-minded bookstore; plus, an update on Shoreline's big election

David Mendez
David Mendez
Greenwood's Couth Buzzard offers 'pay what you can' for folks who need 'a bit of slack'

News

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Nov 10, 2025

Greenwood's Couth Buzzard offers 'pay what you can' for folks who need 'a bit of slack'

The bookstore is also running a food drive to help shore up local food banks

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David Mendez
Snider wins Shoreline council seat, Malek will 'continue showing up' for the city

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Nov 9, 2025

Snider wins Shoreline council seat, Malek will 'continue showing up' for the city

Valerie Snider expected to be sworn in at first council meeting of 2026

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David Mendez
St. Dunstan’s evening feast offers respite to folks in need of a meal

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Nov 9, 2025

St. Dunstan’s evening feast offers respite to folks in need of a meal

Shoreline-area volunteers serve hundreds of meals each week

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David Mendez
The Osprey Weekly Update: Issue 1

Newsletter

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Oct 30, 2025

The Osprey Weekly Update: Issue 1

This week, we take a look at the only Shoreline-area election with multiple contenders for one seat

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David Mendez
Jack Malek hopes to crown resume with Shoreline city council seat

Elections

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Oct 30, 2025

Jack Malek hopes to crown resume with Shoreline city council seat

'I understand Shoreline at a fundamental level, and I know I'll do a great job'

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David Mendez
Malek and Snider vie for Shoreline City Council

Elections

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Oct 30, 2025

Malek and Snider vie for Shoreline City Council

Plus: Checking in on campaign financials, and a peek at the other names on the Shoreline ballot

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David Mendez
'Complete unknown' Valerie Snider chases Shoreline council seat

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Oct 30, 2025

'Complete unknown' Valerie Snider chases Shoreline council seat

'Why not me?'

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David Mendez
Coming soon: The Osprey

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Oct 22, 2025

Coming soon: The Osprey

Think "newsletter," not "sea hawk"

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David Mendez

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