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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.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
City of Bellingham opens new park in Cordata neighborhood to the public

The park hosts a bamboo play forest, rock climbing structures, benches and a dog waste station.

Local
1 year ago
Former City of Bellingham employees appeal COVID-19 vaccine case in federal court

A U.S. district court judge in Seattle dismissed the case with prejudice on Jan. 21, 2025, meaning that it can’t be brought back to court, but the group appealed the decision last month.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County District Court offers Warrant Quash Day on March 5

Whatcom County’s District Court is offering an opportunity for those with a warrant to avoid jail time.

Education
1 year ago
Western Washington University announces additional layoffs amidst $18 million budget deficit

The announcement comes days after Gov. Bob Ferguson proposed a nearly $7.5 million cut to WWU’s funding over the next two years.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/3/25

All eight Whatcom County teams are still standing after the opening round of the state basketball tournament.

Local
1 year ago
YWCA Bellingham to open new shelter in March

The shelter, located near the intersection of Lakeway Drive and Ellis Street, can serve up to 19 women with children ages ten and under, including pregnant women.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/28/25

The opening round of the state basketball tournament tips off tonight.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County Council discusses timeline for new jail and behavioral health center

The county is hoping to have a preliminary estimate of the project’s budget in May and finish a capacity study on both facilities.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Whatcom County announces dates for free vaccine clinics in 2025

The clinics are walk-in only and vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Government
1 year ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson proposes nearly $4 billion spending cuts to tackle Washington state budget deficit

Gov. Ferguson detailed his plan to address the projected $15 billion budget shortfall during a press conference at the state capitol on Thursday morning.