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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 days ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office launches anonymous gun exchange program

County residents can now turn in their unwanted firearms for cash cards.

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Local
5 days ago
More than 50 workers at Lynden packing facility detained by federal agents since March

Local immigration rights advocates are calling it the first “soft raid” in Whatcom County.

NFL player #98 in a white and blue jersey leaps in the end zone, holding the football in celebration with a packed stadium behind him.
Northwest Sports
5 days ago
M’s battle Rangers for division lead, Seahawks begin training camp, LeBron’s final team and more | Northwest Sports Update

Fans can catch the Seahawks training camp through Aug. 13 in Renton, while the first episode of Hard Knocks comes out on Aug. 4.

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Local
6 days ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office seeks information in cyclist’s death near Lake Samish

Investigators are trying to identify and speak to a second cyclist who was seen riding near the victim.

Government
6 days ago
Whatcom County Council to hold public hearing for new ferry district tax rate

The council will consider three different levy rates to help fund the Lummi Island ferry.

Government
6 days ago
Bellingham partners with property owners to begin cleanup of city’s largest encampment

The city will coordinate a cleanup and timber harvest of the 40-acre area once the encampment residents are cleared.

National
6 days ago
Washington joins lawsuit over new conditions for federal disaster funding

The states claim the Trump administration is tying billions of dollars in grants to immigration enforcement and changes to election procedures.

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Northwest Sports
7 days ago
M’s fall to Reds in rubber match, Calabro out in Portland, Storm hit All-Star break and more | Northwest Sports Update

Seattle now hits the road for a four-game series against Texas with a chance to take the division lead back.

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Lifestyle
7 days ago
Winner claims $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham

There’s still an unclaimed ticket for $10,000 that was sold at a convenience store downtown.

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