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.

Traffic
1 year ago
Sumas road temporarily closed

WSDOT says Reese Hill Road will be closed through Sept. 19 in both directions from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. as crews stabilize an eroded bank.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham receives $165,000 in funds for clean energy projects

The city was one of 46 clean energy projects across Washington that the state Department of Commerce divvied a portion of its investment to.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham granted $7.3 million toward landfill cleanup project

The city will use the funds to remove toxic waste from the Cornwall Avenue Landfill Site, which used to be a wood treatment facility and municipal waste landfill.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/16/24

Whatcom County prep football teams found plenty of success in Week 2.

Crime
1 year ago
Maple Falls man accused of shooting county deputies trial underway

The suspect was charged with two counts of attempted murder in connection to a non-fatal shooting of two deputies in 2022.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/13/24

The Apple Cup is back this weekend, but not exactly the same.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham City Council to consider resolution opposing grocery merger

Concern over impacts on workers and consumers prompted the measure.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/12/24

The Pac-12 conference may be back from the dead.

Government
1 year ago
Washington health insurance rates will continue to rise in 2025

It’s an increase from the roughly 9% rate increase in 2024 and comes as the rates have risen in every year since 2022.

Local
1 year ago
Temporary medical examiner set to officially start in Whatcom County

The county council unanimously approved Dr. Aldo Fusaro as interim medical examiner during its meeting on Sept. 10.