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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.

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Crime
1 month ago
Ferndale Police searching for two suspects in Ace Hardware theft

The two men were seen heading north from Vista Drive as they left the store on June 8.

Business
1 month ago
Rock and Rye Oyster House announces closure after 12 years in Herald Building

It follows the sudden closure of Starla’s Pizza, which was housed in the same building.

Crime
1 month ago
Suspect arrested in connection to fatal Mount Vernon shooting

He faces three felonies, including first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon and drive-by shooting.

Northwest Sports
1 month ago
Northwest Sports Update: Cal fuels win in return to M’s, Bells dominate in Port Angeles, Messi scores historic hat trick and more

The M’s topped the Orioles in their series opener, courtesy of a go-ahead hit by Big Dumper in his return to the lineup.

Crime
1 month ago
Bellingham woman pleads not guilty to trying to kill two children

The charges stem from a May 16 assault that sent a 4-year-old to the hospital.

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Health and Wellness
1 month ago
Blood donations needed amid critical shortage

Bloodworks Northwest has declared a “Code Red” as its regional blood supply reached emergency levels.

Outdoors
1 month ago
Crabbing season to open in mid-July for Bellingham, San Juan Islands

The season will last through late September, with crabbing only allowed Thursdays through Mondays.

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Business
1 month ago
Washington adds most jobs in over a year in May

The state’s unemployment rate still remained unchanged from the previous month.

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Health and Wellness
1 month ago
Reported opioid overdoses continue to fall in Whatcom County in 2026

EMS dispatch calls and emergency room visits are both down significantly from last year.

Traffic
1 month ago
Temporary bypass in place for NB I-5 south of Bellingham starting Wednesday night

Both directions of I-5 near Chuckanut Creek will have bypass roads through September during fish passage construction.

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