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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.

Weather
2 years ago
WEATHER: Winter storm warning issued for the west slopes of the North Cascades

Forecasters say elevations above 2,000 ft. will get 12-18″ of snow. Areas include Deming, Maple Falls and the Mount Baker Ski Area.

Local
2 years ago
New census report shows nearly 1% population increase in Whatcom County

The current population sits at 234,954 residents.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/13/25

The Kraken made NHL history on their way to a thrilling win last night.

Community Events
2 years ago
Local lawmakers to host community town hall in Mount Vernon

Washington state Senator Liz Lovelett and 40th district representatives Debra Lekanoff and Alex Ramel are hosting the meeting in Mount Vernon on Saturday, March 15. 

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/12/25

Catch Allan Fee live from Mariners spring training in Arizona every day this week from 3-6 pm on KPUG.

Weather
2 years ago
WEATHER: Parts of Whatcom County to see late-winter snowfall

Forecasters say local areas like Deming, Maple Falls and the Mount Baker Ski Area will get between 3-11″ of snow.

Education
2 years ago
Mount Baker School District offers community input in selecting new superintendent

Each forum takes place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in the Mount Baker District Office on the Deming Campus or via Zoom for those who can’t attend in-person.

Community Events
2 years ago
Deadline approaches to participate in Bellingham’s Runnin’ O’ the Green

Hundreds of green-clad runners will fill the streets of Bellingham on Saturday morning to kick off the day of festivities.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update: 3/11/25

Whatcom County’s standout high school basketball players were honored in the All-Conference selections yesterday.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/10/25

Two championship trophies are coming back to Whatcom County after the final weekend of the state basketball tournament.