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
City of Blaine announces new police chief

Rodger Funk has been offered the position after 28 years at the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.

Business
1 year ago
Disaster loan applications open for Washington small businesses

Any businesses that are primarily farming or ranching-based are not eligible to apply for the loans.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
BRIEF: PeaceHealth to open Lynden Clinic

The facility will offer primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, behavioral health and OB/GYN/midwifery.

Crime
1 year ago
BRIEF: Ferndale man in custody for alleged sexual assault

The suspect was booked into the Whatcom County Jail on Tuesday where he remains without bail.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/20/24

The University of Washington is suddenly searching for a new athletic director.

Local
1 year ago
Car hauler rollover accident blocks I-5 in Ferndale

The driver of a van suffered minor injuries and a car hauler driver was not hurt.

Crime
1 year ago
Portland man sentenced after intending to rape child in Whatcom County

The man was a previously registered sex offender in 2005.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/19/24

A pair of schools from Washington are headlining college basketball’s newest postseason tournament.

Local
1 year ago
Public hearing scheduled for proposed Truck Road closure

The six month-long closure would allow crews to do major repairs on the road.

Local
1 year ago
Two men dead after falling into Washington’s icy river water

Officials said that creeks and rivers in the area were running swiftly, and water temperatures remain very cold.