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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.

Government
1 year ago
Washington state sues Trump administration over executive order to end birthright citizenship

According to his lawsuit, about 400,000 children born in the U.S. in 2022 could be stripped of citizenship under the order, including about 11,000 in Washington.

Education
1 year ago
Washington state public schools face $1 billion budget gap

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said that Washington schools are at a “critical juncture” in his annual state of education update on Jan. 16.

Local
1 year ago
Puget Sound Energy rates set to increase in 2025

The Utility and Transportation Commission approved new rate increases for PSE electric and natural gas customers on Jan. 15.

Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Whatcom County firefighters continue working against Southern California fires

South Whatcom Fire Authority says its four firefighters continue to work 24-to-30-hour shifts while fighting the Palisade Fire.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 1/17/25

The Vikings beat the buzzer last night to take down a nationally ranked team at Carver Gym.

Local
1 year ago
Navy jets cause disturbances near Bellingham International Airport

Six Growler jets were redirected to the airport on Wednesday due to heavy fog on Whidbey Island.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 1/16/25

A Seattle SuperSonics legend has passed away.

Government
1 year ago
Incoming Attorney General Nick Brown opposes proposed budget cuts

New governor Bob Ferguson announced during his inauguration speech that he plans to cut $35 million from the Attorney General’s Office.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County unemployment rates exceed national average

The county’s jobless rate was identical to the state’s and a touch higher than the national rate of 4.2%.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Hunting season for brant geese opens in Whatcom County

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that the season will open Jan. 18, but Skagit County will remain closed due to low counts in the winter.