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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
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/18/24

A new pro basketball team is coming to the Pacific Northwest, but it’s not the one Seattle fans were hoping for.

Dedicated To Service
2 years ago
Whidbey SAR rescues injured hiker in Cascade Mountains

It was the 21st rescue mission of the year for Whidbey’s Naval Air Station search and rescue team.

Business
2 years ago
Bellingham City Council voices opposition to grocery mega-merger

The Bellingham City Council voted unanimously as the merger poses concerns over reduced competition and potential price hikes among other issues.

Government
2 years ago
Gov. Inslee issues $1.5 million in emergency funding to San Juan Island ferries

The short-term funding will support the services through next spring.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham City Council moves forward on shelter protection area in downtown Bellingham

The shelter protection ordinance would ban all camping, sitting or sleeping on the sidewalk and living in vehicles in this area.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/17/24

A major development has been announced just ahead of the Seahawks’ game against the Dolphins.

Traffic
2 years ago
Sumas road temporarily closed

WSDOT says Reese Hill Road will be closed through Sept. 19 in both directions from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. as crews stabilize an eroded bank.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham receives $165,000 in funds for clean energy projects

The city was one of 46 clean energy projects across Washington that the state Department of Commerce divvied a portion of its investment to.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham granted $7.3 million toward landfill cleanup project

The city will use the funds to remove toxic waste from the Cornwall Avenue Landfill Site, which used to be a wood treatment facility and municipal waste landfill.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/16/24

Whatcom County prep football teams found plenty of success in Week 2.