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.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham woman sentenced for role in Whatcom County fentanyl bust

She was known to deal deadly pills to members of the Lummi Nation.

Crime
1 year ago
Ferndale woman charged in overdose death of young daughter pleads guilty

Two other men implicated in the 5-year-old’s death have hearings set for late July.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 7/12/24

WWU women’s basketball announced its recruiting class, including a former star at Lynden Christian.

Crime
1 year ago
WWU police officer fired, county pursues assault charge following incident in January

The incident occurred during an arrest where the officer hit a suspect in the face while being handcuffed.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 7/11/24

A former star Seahawks defensive player has announced his new team.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County food banks request funding to combat food insecurity

The council did not taken action on either request during Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting.

Local
1 year ago
County funding for Bellingham transitional housing facility in limbo

Concerns over drug use and several deaths at the facility have prompted concerns from community members.

Local
1 year ago
Explosive find in Bellingham donation bin prompts police response

The items have since been impounded for destruction.

Local
1 year ago
Statewide burn ban takes effect

Record high temperatures prompted the ban to take effect.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 7/10/24

The Mariners are currently battling it out against the San Diego Padres. The M’s […]