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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.

Education
1 year ago
Student workers at Western protest state budget cuts

Union representatives say the cuts will likely result in higher tuition and threaten the university’s most vulnerable workers.

Local
1 year ago
Lynden school bus driver passes away following traffic accident

No students were on the bus at the time of the accident.

Traffic
1 year ago
Washington State Patrol pilots program to decrease collisions on highways

The technology, called the Safety Cloud, is already used by thousands of agencies nationwide, including some fire departments around the region.

Business
1 year ago
Minimum wage in Bellingham increases $1 on May 1

Starting in 2026, the city minimum wage will be set $2 above the statewide minimum wage on Jan. 1 of each new year.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Permanent skate park on Bellingham’s waterfront in the works

The city currently runs one skatepark at the Civic Athletic Complex.

Local
1 year ago
Have an upcoming flight? Make sure you have a REAL ID after May 7

Washington state’s standard driver license is not compliant with the law and won’t be accepted by the TSA after May 6.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Skagit Valley tulip farms extend season through May 4

Weather for the festival’s final weekend looks promising, with sun and a high of 62 degrees forecast for closing day on Sunday.

Crime
1 year ago
Man arrested in connection to Christmas Day break-in attempt at ACME Diner

The ACME Diner says the 66-year-old man was taken into custody on Sunday.

Crime
1 year ago
Motorcyclist boasts crimes on social media, arrested in Whatcom County

One of the posts included a photo of a motorcycle speeding away from law enforcement with the caption “Here piggy piggy.”