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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
Boeing announces layoffs as production-crippling union strike continues

The company has lost more than $25 billion since the start of 2019.

Local
1 year ago
Mount Vernon plumber travels to North Carolina and raises over $15,000 for hurricane survivors

Owner of Full Speed Plumbing traveled over 2,800 miles to partner with a plumbing company based in North Carolina.

Local
1 year ago
$18 million budget deficit leads to job cuts at Western Washington University

The university released a series of cost-saving measures following revenue shortfalls from the pandemic, insufficient state funding and general inflation.

Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Death of state patrol trooper saves lives down the road

Washington State Patrol released preliminary results from a campaign to keep impaired drivers off the road, in honor of a fallen trooper.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 10/11/24

Tune into The Zone’s Friday Night Lights coverage live from Lummi Nation School starting at 3 pm on KPUG.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Hurricane Helene impact is felt throughout hospitals in Washington

Hospitals in the state are having to conserve IV fluid solution due to the storm’s effect on a major manufacturer.

Crime
1 year ago
Jury finds Maple Falls man guilty of shooting two sheriff’s deputies

His defense team pushed for a new trial but were denied.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 10/10/24

A key Mariner is revealed to have been playing hurt throughout the season.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County first responders to begin using new medication in opioid overdose responses

The new pilot program is intended to help users reduce the risk of future overdoses.

Business
1 year ago
Commercial real estate vacancies on the rise in downtown Bellingham

Downtown Bellingham’s retail vacancy rate sat at 8.4%, nearly three times the citywide average.