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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.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
State Dept. of Health announces Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning reports in Skagit Bay

The closure applies to all molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops. 

Weather
1 year ago
UPDATE: Tsunami advisory canceled for coastal Washington after magnitude 8.7 earthquake near Russia

Marine waters may continue to experience dangerous and/or turbulent currents throughout the rest of today.

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners near division lead, Bells continue dominance on offense, Storm earn road win and more

Josh Naylor’s first home run as a Mariner helped Seattle close in on the Astros for first place in the AL West.

Government
1 year ago
New state laws go into effect in Washington, including marriage license increases

Other laws include liquor license increases and littering fine increases.

Crime
1 year ago
Crime rates decline in Whatcom County over the past 12 months

Overall, crimes were also down across the state, according to the report.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Rotten luck: Beach access at Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve closed indefinitely

Officials say damage to the stairs leading down to the beach is responsible for the closure.

Traffic
1 year ago
City of Bellingham surveys public opinion of downtown bike corridor design

Input on the final design is being accepted until September 30th.

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Ichiro to Cooperstown, M’s split in Anaheim, Bells’ dominant weekend and more

Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese-born player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday.

Education
1 year ago
Nearby colleges awarded funding to better prepare students for life after education

Bellingham Technical College and Skagit Valley College were among the 12 schools that were chosen.