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.

Northwest Sports
1 month ago
Northwest Sports Update: M’s land Geno, key Seahawk gets surgery, football is back and more

The Mariners landed the league’s most coveted star before the trade deadline.

Outdoors
1 month ago
Department of Ecology lifts swimming advisory at Bay View State Park, others remain in place

The department had previously issued the advisory on July 18 after high levels of fecal bacteria turned up during routine water sampling.

Crime
1 month ago
Family of critically injured Lummi police officer opens fund for community donations

According to Sheriff Donnell Tanksley, the 37-year-old officer was hospitalized, has undergone surgery and remains there in a stable condition.

Health and Wellness
1 month ago
State Dept. of Health announces Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning reports in Skagit Bay

The closure applies to all molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops. 

Weather
2 months ago
UPDATE: Tsunami advisory canceled for coastal Washington after magnitude 8.7 earthquake near Russia

Marine waters may continue to experience dangerous and/or turbulent currents throughout the rest of today.

Northwest Sports
2 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners near division lead, Bells continue dominance on offense, Storm earn road win and more

Josh Naylor’s first home run as a Mariner helped Seattle close in on the Astros for first place in the AL West.

Government
2 months ago
New state laws go into effect in Washington, including marriage license increases

Other laws include liquor license increases and littering fine increases.

Crime
2 months ago
Crime rates decline in Whatcom County over the past 12 months

Overall, crimes were also down across the state, according to the report.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Rotten luck: Beach access at Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve closed indefinitely

Officials say damage to the stairs leading down to the beach is responsible for the closure.

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