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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.

Local
1 year ago
Lone survivor of fatal climbing accident describes ordeal

The 38-year-old Renton man told investigators that his group’s anchor had pulled out of the rock face while they were rappelling down a steep gully on Sunday.

Crime
1 year ago
Police respond to Tesla vandalism in Bellingham

The incident comes amid an uptick in nationwide Tesla vandalism tied to CEO Elon Musk’s role in recent cuts to federal jobs and spending. 

Local
1 year ago
New report details challenges of operating Whatcom County’s severe weather shelter

It found that staffing and the safety of the shelter guests both proved to be major challenges. 

Crime
1 year ago
Blaine man arrested for mass amounts of illegal content on flash drive

The man was arrested on the morning of Wednesday, May 14 and remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail. 

Elections
1 year ago
Final chance to declare candidacy for local office is this week

The open seats will be listed on the general election ballot in November. 

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners extend losing streak, Sonics expansion talks set for summer, district soccer tournament heats up and more

Sehome boys soccer will try to continue its undefeated season against Squalicum tonight in the district title game.

Education
1 year ago
Bellingham Public Schools rolls out plan to trim $15 million budget shortfall

Staff reductions, class size increases and more are in the plan for the school district.

Local
1 year ago
Lummi Island Ferry returns to full service after annual dry dock outage

Along with its return come new improvements at the Gooseberry Point terminal. 

Traffic
1 year ago
WSDOT says Chuckanut Drive closure to extend through June

Local attractions along the road including Larrabee State Park, The Oyster Bar, Taylor Shellfish and Chuckanut Manor are still open.