Jason Upton

Jason Upton is a reporter and afternoon news anchor at KGMI. Feel free to send any story ideas or news tips to jupton@pnwmediagroup.com.

Local
5 hours ago
Whatcom County unemployment rate ticks up with seasonal shift

The county’s jobless rate still remained slightly below the state’s.

Government
6 hours ago
New behavioral care center likely to be built in Bellingham, accessible to broader community

Construction of the facility is expected to begin in spring 2027.

news
1 day ago
Affordable housing projects in Whatcom County land major state support

The state Department of Commerce has awarded grants to developments in Bellingham, Ferndale and Everson.

Northwest Sports
1 day ago
Rick Rizzs to retire as radio voice of the Mariners after 2026 season

Rizzs is coming up on his 41st season as the M’s broadcaster, the most in team history.

Local
2 days ago
Two separate Whatcom County murder trials begin in January

36-year-old Alexander Vanags and 67-year-old Lynda Mercy are each facing second degree murder charges.

Government
2 days ago
Signatures verified for state initiative seeking to reestablish “Parents’ Bill of Rights”

Let’s Go Washington now has two initiatives that are likely to head to voters in November.

seahawks, football, NFC championship
Northwest Sports
2 days ago
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks Super Bowl-bound, WWU basketball sweep doubleheader and more

The Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 on Feb. 8.

Government
2 days ago
Gov. Ferguson criticizes nationwide ICE operations, outlines response plan in Washington

The governor says he does not have the authority to stop ICE from coming into the state.

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