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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.

Environmental
1 year ago
Key water adjudication hearing to be held on Tuesday

The hearing will potentially finalize the claim forms that water users will receive in early 2025.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 12/2/24

A wild Seahawks win highlighted a packed weekend in Northwest sports.

Cucumber Recall
Health and Wellness
1 year ago
First report of Salmonella poisoning in Whatcom County following cucumber recall

The recall was issued on Nov. 27 and has since been linked to 68 illnesses across 19 states, including five confirmed cases in Washington.

Crime
1 year ago
Police chase ends with suspected drug dealer arrested in Whatcom County

The man was arrested and booked on multiple warrants on Nov. 29 following a car chase with Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
WWU to offer free counseling for the first six months of 2025

The university is offering both in-person clinics for all ages and remote telehealth services for those ages 13 and older.

Government
1 year ago
Gov. Inslee announces plans for new juvenile rehab facility in Aberdeen

Inslee added that the state will continue to look at other site options and consider policy changes that could better manage who is sent to state juvenile rehab facilities.

Elections
1 year ago
Washington follows countrywide trend in shifting right for presidential election

Whatcom was among the few Washington counties that bucked that trend in 2024.

Crime
1 year ago
King County man accused of carrying explosives on I-90 appears in federal court

If he’s found guilty, the man could spend up to 10 years in prison.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 11/27/24

WWU’s men’s basketball team made history in its blowout win last night.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 11/26/24

The Mariners announced a major shakeup in their coaching staff today.