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
City of Lynden set to make final decision on water fluoridation

Communities like Lynden add additional fluoride to water in an effort to reduce cavities.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 6/6/24

The Mariners and Bells both came up big ahead of Game One of the NBA Finals tonight on KPUG.

Local
1 year ago
Initiative to repeal childcare tax likely heads to November ballot

Proposition 5 was originally passed in November 2022 and raised property taxes to fund childcare services.

Business
1 year ago
Mindport Exhibits to close after 29 years in downtown Bellingham

The property on Holly Street is currently being looked at by a potential new owner.

Local
1 year ago
Port of Bellingham reimburses Kulshan Brewing for Trackside lawn closure

Lead-based paint chips found on the grass on the waterfront caused that part of the property to be closed to the public.

Local
1 year ago
Car engulfed in flames after crash near Sehome High School

The driver was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County residents file petition to repeal “childcare tax”

The petition needs 6,392 signatures to move on to the next step of the initiative process. 

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 6/5/24

The M’s are looking to push their win streak to five in tonight’s game against the A’s.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham City Council approves new building height maximum in Fairhaven

The council also voted to approve an agreement with Dominion Sustainable Development Corporation to build on “The Pit.”

Local
1 year ago
ABC Recycling to ship out final scrap metal from Bellingham waterfront

The loading is expected to last through Monday, June 10.