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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.

Crime
1 year ago
Man arrested after standoff in Blaine

He remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $25,000 bail.

Elections
1 year ago
Voters will decide whether to de-annex hundreds of acres in eastern Blaine

The de-annexation proposal will need a 60% supermajority in order to pass this November. 

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Swimming advisory in place in Skagit County at Bay View State Park

The public is being advised to avoid any contact with water in the area until further notice.

Local
1 year ago
Washington state continues to offer help to marginalized youth in crisis, previous support line recently cut

Now, the department recommends people call or text the “988 Lifeline,” which offers free, confidential, 24/7 access to crisis counselors.

Government
1 year ago
Washington state joins another multi-state lawsuit, focusing on health coverage rule

Brown and attorneys general from 19 other states are asking the court to stop the challenged portions of the rule before it takes effect on Aug. 25.

Government
1 year ago
Port of Bellingham seeks community feedback on potential commissioner expansion

Each committee’s statement and rebuttal will appear on the local voters’ pamphlet ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners and Bells back, Seahawks sign final rookie, hoops mania at the Razz Fest and more

Lynden’s the place to be this weekend for the 25th Annual Curt Maberry Memorial Classis 3v3 Tournament.

Weather
1 year ago
Fire danger level upgraded to ‘very high’ in Whatcom County

The lowlands of western Whatcom and Skagit counties remain under a heat advisory through 8:00 p.m. tonight.