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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.

Sports
2 years ago
Bellingham selected as one of nine official “fan zones” for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The city is expected to see an economic boom for what’s being called the biggest international sporting event in history.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County firefighters aid in battling fires in Southern California

Their first assignment is to the Palisade Fire near the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood in west Los Angeles for structure protection.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 1/13/25

A thrilling comeback victory gave Vikings coach Carmen Dolfo her 700th career win.

Local
2 years ago
Lummi Island Ferry back in service following weekend outage

The interruptions were spurred by a frayed cable at the island-side terminal.

Traffic
2 years ago
Permanent speed reduction to impact drivers on I-5 in Burlington

The speed limit decrease will take effect on the 2.5 mile stretch of I-5 after the crews finish installing new signs on Wednesday.

Crime
2 years ago
Camano Island murder solved over two decades later

The Island County Sheriff’s Office announced the night of Jan. 9 that it has closed its investigation into the 2003 murder of Tammy Mattson.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 1/10/25

Get ready for a packed week of playoff football on KPUG.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham city council to hold public hearing regarding proposed parking ordinance

Residents are being invited on Jan. 13 to give their thoughts on an interim ordinance that would temporarily remove parking minimums.

Local
2 years ago
Mount Vernon trailer park fire ends in fatality

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Mount Vernon Police at (360) 336-6271.

Government
2 years ago
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson calls for spending cuts across Washington state agencies

Ferguson estimates his spending cuts will save roughly $4 billion in light of a critical shortfall in the state’s operating budget.