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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.

Business
1 year ago
Average salary in Washington state nears $100,000

Preliminary data for Whatcom and Skagit counties won’t be available until later in the month.

Crime
1 year ago
Two people arrested in connection to cocaine lab in Bellingham hotel

WCSO expects more arrests related to this case.

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Bells take division lead, key bat nears return for Mariners, Storm end Lynx undefeated season and more

The Bells are eyeing a sweep tonight after clinching their fourth-straight series win to open the season.

Local
1 year ago
Mount Vernon Police search for stolen hand carved wooden bear

Anyone with information on its whereabouts is asked to call Mount Vernon Police.

Crime
1 year ago
Woman pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering man at Bellingham homeless encampment

Her alleged accomplice pleaded not guilty with a jury trial set to begin on July 14.

Education
1 year ago
Proposed federal funding cuts could have severe impacts on Whatcom County schools

Areas that would be most affected by the cuts include migrant and multilingual learner, mental health, homelessness and professional development programs.

Business
1 year ago
Tourism spending slightly rose in 2024 in Bellingham and Whatcom County

The overall number of jobs supported by tourism only saw a minor increase but still remained above pre-pandemic levels.

Crime
1 year ago
Arkansas woman charged following milestone arrest by Washington’s new Indigenous cold case unit

It’s the first case ever charged by the AG’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit, which was established in 2023.

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners swept, Bells eye division lead, Seattle-area prep football program busted and more

A former Mariner caused the club to dip under .500 for the first time in two months.