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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.

Government
1 year ago
Mount Vernon institutes hiring freeze amidst multimillion-dollar budget shortfall

Mayor Pete Donovan made the announcement in an email to city employees on Thursday, April 10.

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Storm draft French sensation, Kraken play season finale, Mariners hit the road and more

The Seattle Storm came out of the WNBA Draft with an international sensation to bolster their frontcourt.

Business
1 year ago
Bellingham Cold Storage to be acquired by Michigan-based warehouse giant

BCS has occupied space on the Bellingham Waterfront since 1946 and supports roughly 1,200 year-round jobs.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Ski to Sea not worried about snow this year, final deadline for refunds is April 15

My Bellingham Now will be providing live coverage of the race on May 25 in tandem with KGMI from the starting line at Mount Baker to the finish line in Fairhaven. 

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners sweep, Storm on the clock and Kraken wind down

The Mariners have won four straight coming off their best series of the season.

Government
1 year ago
FEMA denies state’s request for disaster relief funds from bomb cyclone

According to the governor’s office, the storm caused an estimated $34 million in damage to public highways, public utilities and electrical grids in Washington state.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Whatcom Museum hosts second annual LEGO competition

Winners will be announced by judges and local LEGO icons Brad Bergman and Mike Tarrant at the museum’s Free First Friday on May 2.

Government
1 year ago
Local senator sponsors amendment to change rent control bill in Washington state

The House and Senate will have to agree on the amendments before it goes to the governor for his approval.

Community Events
1 year ago
PHOTOS: “Peace, Love and a Handshake” rallies continue this weekend at border crossing in Blaine

The gathering will end with participants lining up for a hockey-style handshake.