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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.

Business
1 year ago
Tourism spending slightly rose in 2024 in Bellingham and Whatcom County

The overall number of jobs supported by tourism only saw a minor increase but still remained above pre-pandemic levels.

Crime
1 year ago
Arkansas woman charged following milestone arrest by Washington’s new Indigenous cold case unit

It’s the first case ever charged by the AG’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit, which was established in 2023.

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners swept, Bells eye division lead, Seattle-area prep football program busted and more

A former Mariner caused the club to dip under .500 for the first time in two months.

Local
1 year ago
No injuries reported after RV fire in Bellingham

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Business
1 year ago
Faber Construction begins work on new bank in Fairhaven

Construction is expected to finish by early December.

Crime
1 year ago
Authorities narrow the manhunt for father suspected of killing three young daughters near Leavenworth

There’s still been no known sign of Decker, who received extensive survival training during his time in the military.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Birch Bay Waterslides still set to open on June 14 as park passes reinspection

Two of the park’s features were not cleared and will not be open to the public.

Education
1 year ago
Bellingham Public Schools to install solar arrays at five schools in the district

BPS says the solar panels are expected to save $165,000 in utility fees over their first year.

Local
1 year ago
Unionized Kroger employees in King County, surrounding areas vote to strike

The union is asking the grocery chains for better wages, more staffing and improved healthcare.