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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.

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Government
1 month ago
New Whatcom County Jail faces key vote Tuesday

The council has a chance to accept initial programming for the jail, including the building size and bed count.

Local
1 month ago
Wildfires spread in east Whatcom County, B.C. over the weekend

The Border 2 and Luna fires are each burning several thousand acres in the North Cascades while 0% contained.

Crime
1 month ago
Bellingham man accused of racial slurs, urinating on business owner

He’s also believed to have broken windows at the victim’s business in the suspected hate crime.

Elections
1 month ago
Recount likely as Shepard leads Collins by nine votes in state Senate race | Elections

The winner between the two Democrats will join Republican Erika Creydt on the general election ballot in November.

Northwest Sports
1 month ago
Bells open playoffs, Mariners honor 50 greatest players, WWU women’s soccer makes national rankings and more | Northwest Sports Update

Find out how to watch the Bells’ playoff opener on the road tonight before they return to Bellingham for Game 2 on Saturday.

Local
1 month ago
SBA offering low-interest loans for businesses impacted by spring freeze

Small businesses, private nonprofits and faith-based organizations from Whatcom and Skagit counties are eligible to apply.

Crime
1 month ago
Bellingham translator accused of stealing thousands from employer

Investigators say the man withdrew money and cashed fraudulent checks using his boss’s bank account information.

Local
1 month ago
Birch Bay Waterslides agrees to $4 million settlement in injury lawsuit

A Skagit County man suffered a severe leg injury at the park in August 2023.

Outdoors
1 month ago
Air quality improves across much of Whatcom County on Thursday

The air was unhealthy for sensitive groups in Sumas, Nooksack, Kendall and Maple Falls in the afternoon.

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