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.

Government
2 hours ago
Whatcom County names local, national firms to design and build new jail

The new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale is expected to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest. 

Crime
21 hours ago
Lynden healthcare provider faces charges for alleged medication theft

It claims she tried to cover it up by replacing the stolen prescription with Lorazepam pills of her own.

Northwest Sports
21 hours ago
Northwest Sports Update: Storm secure playoff spot, M’s win 4th straight, FIFA World Cup ticket presale opens and more

The Storm edged out the Valkyries last night to book the final ticket to the WNBA playoffs.

Crime
2 days ago
Lynden man pleads not guilty in Bellingham assault case

His trial is tentatively scheduled to begin on Oct. 10 and is expected to last four days. 

Local
3 days ago
Whatcom Humane Society receives massive influx of stray cats, seeks community assistance

They’re also reminding owners to microchip or put a collar on their cats so they can be returned home if they’re lost.

Elections
3 days ago
Political action committee ‘Let’s Go Washington’ proposes two initiatives to state legislature

The Parent’s Bill of Rights and transgender student athletes are the subject of the two initiatives.

Community Events
3 days ago
Tastiest Taco Competition begins this fall in Whatcom County

The third annual competition, hosted by United Way of Whatcom County, is putting eight restaurants head-to-head to see which location has the best taco.

Environmental
3 days ago
Washington Department of Ecology rejects federal draft report that it says diminishes effects of climate change

Ecology says the U.S. Department of Energy’s findings ignore decades of research and are being used to justify rolling back climate rules. 

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