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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
2 years ago
Snohomish man linked to U.S. Capitol breach arrested by FBI

Court documents state that an open-source video from the event showed the man picking up a police officer’s riot shield and throwing it at officers.

Community Events
2 years ago
The Orca Network gathers to honor late orca “Tokitae” on one-year anniversary of her death

Sunday’s memorial is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. and the public is welcome to join.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 8/16/24

The Mariners are starting their series against the Pirates tonight in a matchup of All-Star pitchers.

Crime
2 years ago
Two men indicted federally for invading and robbing homes in western Washington

The pair is accused of targeting Asian families as they robbed their homes for money and valuables in the middle of the night.

Crime
2 years ago
Juvenile arrested in Blaine following high-speed chase in stolen vehicle

The driver was caught a short time later and was booked into juvenile detention. 

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 8/15/24

The Bells’ season came to an end in Wenatchee last night.

Local
2 years ago
Washington State Department of Ecology announces new toxic chemical limits in water

The Washington State Department of Ecology announced that it updated the state’s aquatic life toxics criteria to include PFOA and PFOS, aluminum and 6 PPD-quinone.

Local
2 years ago
Nonprofits in Whatcom and Skagit Counties receive over $70k in funding from Puget Sound Energy

The Puget Sound Energy Foundation announced on Wednesday, Aug 14 that it’s awarding $500,000 in grants to 89 nonprofits around Washington as part of its 2024 community grant program.

Crime
2 years ago
Blaine police searching for reckless motorbike rider

Anyone with information on the biker is being asked to contact Blaine Police by calling 360-332-6769. 

Crime
2 years ago
Person of interest identified following fatal fire in Concrete

Mount Vernon Police say 49-year-old Jason M. Birman is known to frequent both Whatcom and Skagit counties.