Initiative 1183, set to appear on the November 8 ballot, would close state-run liquor stores and license private companies to sell and distribute hard liquor. Currently, the Washington State Liquor Control Board operates state liquor stores and sets prices, while private companies can only sell and distribute wine and beer.

City of Blaine officials will start the search for a new public works director after Steve Banham leaves for a job in Lynden.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway will have to prepare detailed information on the Blaine train depot and the land it sits on if the railroad wants to move forward with plans to demolish it.

Birch Bay tourists and residents will have a new place to set sail once the improved boat launch at the south end of Birch Bay State Park is completed.

Rachel Ely found her perfect match. The energetic fitness enthusiast was recently named activity center manager for Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 (NWPRD2).

The Whatcom County Council has approved the county’s 2012 road construction program, and four projects in the Birch Bay area have topped the list.

Drinking lots of fresh water may seem like the most natural thing in the world, but as you age, the thirst urge diminishes.

The district’s commissioners and staff were recognized for the improvements the district has made to recreational facilities throughout Blaine.

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) officials want to move the fire district’s administrative offices closer to Bellingham after a service consolidation with Fire District 4, but NWFR’s fire commissioners have issues with the plan.

The U.S. Border Patrol Report for October 13 through October 15

Police reports from the Blaine Police Department for October 19 - 25, 2011

Blaine headed to Anacortes on Friday, October 21, to teach the Seahawks a lesson in effective border crossing. Staying true to their namesake, the Borderites occupied Anacortes’ gridiron border as if they lived there, crossing the goal line five times on their way to a 36-16 victory.

Blaine cross country coach Carey Bacon is doing things a bit unconventionally this year, opting to take just two boys and two girls to the Northwest Conference 2A District meet this Saturday, Oct. 29 at South Whidbey High School.

Girls' soccer ends season 2-11; volleyball has one game left

An older male Steller sea lion that seemed to have taken up residence at Lighthouse Marine Park in Point Roberts was found dead earlier this month, reportedly due to kidney failure.