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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.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/24/25

First-round matchups are set for the eight Whatcom County teams that are moving on to the state basketball tournament.

Education
1 year ago
Whatcom Community College to bring on new president in May

The new president will take over for Dr. Kathi Hiyane-Brown, who is set to retire on March 1 following 18 years with the college.

Tribal News
1 year ago
Washington State Patrol joins Lummi Nation Police in searching for missing elder

WSP now joins Lummi Nation Police, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI in searching for her.

Local
1 year ago
Fake social media account trolls Bellingham city councilmember on YouTube

The fake account posted inflammatory comments under the councilmember’s name.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/21/25

The 3x defending state champion Lynden boys are fighting to keep their season alive tomorrow night on KGMI.

Education
1 year ago
Western Washington University reacts to Trump administration’s directive to end DEI programs

The U.S. Dept. of Education says any schools that are found to be out of compliance with the order by the end of the February could lose federal funding.

Weather
1 year ago
Series of storms forecasted to hit Whatcom County this weekend

Whatcom County is expected to receive up to two inches of rain throughout the weekend. 

Local
1 year ago
City of Ferndale warns citizens of “compromised” emails

Anyone who’s unsure if an email is safe to open is being directed to call the Ferndale City Hall at (360) 384-4302. 

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Record-breaking numbers of flu cases reported in Whatcom County

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center says it’s experiencing “unprecedented” crowds of patients in its emergency department.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/20/25

It was a mixed bag for Lynden at the district championships last night.