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
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.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 6/4/24

WWU freshman pitcher Alli Kimball was selected as one of eight finalists for the national Freshman of the Year award.

Local
1 year ago
City council declares opioid and synthetic drug crisis in Bellingham

The Whatcom County Council and Lummi Nation have issued similar orders that declared a state of emergency over fentanyl.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Swimming advisory in place at Boulevard Park and Taylor Dock

The advisory is specifically for the southern end of the park near Taylor Dock

Local Sports
1 year ago
Whatcom youth soccer sees turmoil over admin decisions

Families, players and coaches have criticized the decision to cut a team.