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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.

Crime
1 year ago
Police arrest Bellingham teen accused of fleeing in stolen car in Mount Vernon

The Bellingham teen was booked into Skagit County Juvenile Detention, and the stolen car was found in Mount Vernon.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/14/25

The Vikings women host Alaska Fairbanks tomorrow for Mark Scholten Night at Carver Gym.

Government
1 year ago
Threat of looming trade war with Canada could have negative impacts across Whatcom County

President Trump’s announcement of a potential 25% tax on all imported Canadian goods could directly impact Whatcom County businesses.

Crime
1 year ago
Man sentenced for transporting noncitizens across border in Blaine

Homeland Security and Border Protection found that the smuggling group charged thousands of dollars to transport noncitizens across the northern border.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/13/25

The Squalicum boys are playing Anacortes in district tournament action tonight on KPUG.

Traffic
1 year ago
James Street Bridge closes for permanent replacement construction

The new James Street Bridge is expected to be open by early summer.

Crime
1 year ago
Human remains in year-long Skagit-based murder investigation identified

The coroner’s office says the cause and manner of the man’s death are currently under investigation and aren’t being released at this time.

Government
1 year ago
Washington State Department of Health expedites sex designation changes on birth certificates

Governor Bob Ferguson applauded the decision on social media, saying the department worked through a weekend to clear its backlog of more than 500 pending requests.

Local
1 year ago
Backcountry skier reported dead after falling head-first into snow at Mount Baker

The skier had fallen head-first into deep snow before their partners uncovered them and gave them CPR in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Local Sports
1 year ago
WWU Vikings to honor late Bellingham broadcaster Mark Scholten at Carver Gym

Scholten will be honored prior to the Western women’s basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Carver Gym.