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.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 7/9/24

A former Nooksack Valley basketball star is joining WWU’s coaching staff.

Local
1 year ago
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue proposes levy lid lift to add key emergency services

The first informational meeting takes place on Wednesday, July 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the Blaine Senior Center and will be followed by three more over the next month.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham Police remove racist and anti-Semitic graffiti from local elementary school

Peters says the department plans to check cameras in the area to see if there was footage of who is responsible for it.

Crime
1 year ago
Whatcom County sees 24 DUI arrests over July Fourth weekend

On top of those incidents, the BPD says it took over 80 fireworks-related calls between July 3rd and 5th. 

Local
1 year ago
Birch Bay Waterslides denies responsibility in lawsuit over serious injury

The park’s owners are asking for a jury trial after a visitor sued them.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 7/8/24

The Bells swept their weekend series in Port Angeles to recover from a four-game losing streak.

Local
1 year ago
Body found at Lake Whatcom believed to be result of suicide

The victim was a man in his early 20’s who had been missing out of Snohomish County.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham woman in custody after an attempted stabbing

The suspect said the victim was chasing her, but a witness refuted the claim.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham man arrested for self-reported shooting Blaine woman

An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

Community Events
1 year ago
Fairhaven’s outdoor cinema screenings begin July 6

Tickets are $7 cash or $8 by card, with concessions also available.