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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 9/5/24

The NFL season kicks off tonight on KPUG.

Local
2 years ago
Heat advisory issued for western Whatcom and Skagit counties

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a heat advisory for western Whatcom and Skagit counties until 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5. 

Government
2 years ago
Whatcom County hires interim Medical Examiner from Montana while searching for permanent replacement

The interim Medical Examiner is expected to begin his role with the county following the council’s next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Local
2 years ago
Lighthouse Mission prepares to open new Bellingham facility

The new facility will replace the current Base Camp facility on Cornwall Avenue.

Local
2 years ago
Missing hiker found “alive and well” in Chilliwack Basin almost a month after disappearing

The Sheriff’s Office says it got word from park rangers on Aug. 30 that the hiker had been found “alive and well” in the Chilliwack Basin.

Local
2 years ago
New cases of white-nose syndrome recorded in Whatcom County bats this year

The recently discovered case of white-nose syndrome is the first recorded case in Whatcom County this year.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/4/24

The prep football season is kicking off this Friday and there’s a few changes to note in this year’s Northwest Conference.

Crime
2 years ago
AG Ferguson files petition to prevent release of Whatcom County sex offender

The man is set to be released on Sept. 5, but the Attorney General’s Office claims he is too violent to be released from prison.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/3/24

A Whatcom County native won big at the Paris Paralympics over the weekend.

Local
2 years ago
Prescribed burn in San Juan County set to take place in the coming days

The prescribed burn may begin as soon as Wednesday, Sept. 4 just five miles southeast of Friday Harbor.