Burien residents Mick Purdy, an owner of Mick Kelly's Irish Pub, and Sean O'Rawe both grew up as soccer fans in Ireland.
But living in this Seattle suburb, they have become avid Seahawk fans - and season ticket holders.
So much so…MORE
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Burien to study smaller annexation area
Mon, 01/21/08
and Ralph Nichols
The Burien City Council is not ready to sit back and wait for Seattle to enter into mediation over competing claims for annexing the North Highline unincorporated area.
Both Burien and Seattle have designated all…MORE
Port issues study of air emissions from the airport
Mon, 01/21/08
In an attempt to reduce future greenhouse gas emissions, Sea-Tac International Airport released on Jan.18 a landmark study of environmental strategies.
The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory identifies air emission sources associated with…MORE
MLK Day of Service at West Seattle Elementary
Mon, 01/21/08
More than 200 volunteers from around the city and across the nation turned out for the "Day of Service" to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. West Seattle Elementary was one of two sites in Seattle where painting, gardening, and general…MORE
Tukwila celebrates 100th birthday
Sat, 01/19/08
Tukwila has always had trouble getting respect-even from its beginnings, according to Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton.
While the Denny Party landed at Alki Beach, getting credit as the first European settlement in Puget Sound, the Collins…MORE
SeaTac Mosque controversy delays parking law
Sat, 01/19/08
Controversy over SeaTac Mosque during the city council's Jan. meeting 8 delayed adoption of a proposed parking ordinance that would allow nonprofit organizations to share parking.
SeaTac lawmakers will reconsider the ordinance on Jan. 22.…MORE
Empty bowls will help fill coffers of local food bank
Sat, 01/19/08
Moshier Community Art Center will host Empty Bowls 2008 on Friday, Jan.
MOREFinal Burien Town Square parcels bought
Sat, 01/19/08
The final acquisition of property for development of Burien Town Square was completed last week.
Urban Partners LLC, in a joint venture with Real Estate Capitol Partners LP, announced it closed on the purchase of 3.26 acres of land from…MORE
Mental health move approved
Sat, 01/19/08
The Highline School Board cleared the way on Jan. 9 for the Burien branch of the Highline West Seattle Mental Health Center to move from one old school site to another.
Center staffers are currently raising money for a transfer from the…MORE
Diverse King Day events set at Highline College
Sat, 01/19/08
The most diverse college in Washington celebrates its heritage and achievements with the return of Martin Luther King Jr. Week Jan. 21-25.
In a week-long series of events, Highline Community College will welcome a variety of speakers and…MORE
