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.

Crime
1 year ago
Young driver pleads not guilty following fatal Renton crash

Prosecutors said data from Jones’ vehicle shows he was going 112 miles per hour at the time of the crash.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 4/2/24

Bellingham-native Austin Shenton got his first major-league start yesterday.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham adds four EV chargers near local parks

The additions are part of Phase 2 of the city’s Electrification of Transportation project.

Education
1 year ago
Lynden School Board considers new bond proposal for future ballots

Thursday’s meeting includes a public comment section and takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the district office on Main Street.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Don’t panic: cloudy tap water is the price of clean pipes

The watermain flushing happens weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. and will continue through May.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 4/1/23

The Mariners are hosting the Cleveland Guardians tonight on KPUG after splitting their opening series with the Red Sox.

Local
1 year ago
Samish Bridge and Park closing for much needed bridge replacement

A signed detour will be in place during construction and there will be periodic closures to boat traffic under the bridge. The new bridge is scheduled to open to traffic in late August 2025.

Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Bellingham Police redesign badges for fourth time in 120 years

Officers began wearing the new badge as early as last November.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Washington saw second highest primary voter turnout as results are certified

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said he was impressed with the turnout, considering both parties were down to clear frontrunners by the time of the election.

ZZZ App Top Stories
1 year ago
BRIEF: Rep. Jim Walsh hosts town hall in Lynden

The forum is free for the public and welcome to all voters, regardless of party affiliation.