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 months ago
Man arrested following high-speed race on I-5 in Bellingham

Bellingham Police used a drone and a K9 team to track the 21-year-old suspect down and arrest him.

Northwest Sports
2 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Cal makes history as M’s win 10th straight, Storm force decisive Game 3, Blazers hockey suspends season and more

Cal Raleigh needs one more home run to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for the Mariners’ single-season record.

Outdoors
2 months ago
WDFW closes all fishing on the North Fork Nooksack River

Recent surveys by the state Department of Ecology have found that endangered Chinook are still active on spawning ground in the North Fork.

Lifestyle
2 months ago
Shoreline project to limit access at Boulevard Park this fall

The city expects the project to be complete by spring 2026.  

Education
2 months ago
Bellingham Technical College receives scholarship grant for parenting aerospace students

The funds will support those students with childcare services so they’re able to focus more on their studies.

Environmental
2 months ago
Environmental groups call on Whatcom County to take a closer look at Ferndale energy facility

The group says rising vessel traffic in the Salish Sea poses a higher risk of accidents and adds more underwater noise and pollution that can harm marine life, such as endangered Southern Resident orcas. 

Elections
2 months ago
Whatcom Fire District 7 places levy lid lift measure on November ballot

The district says the added funds would ensure 24-hour staffing across its stations, keep equipment up-to-date and help improve response times.

Local
2 months ago
Washington has highest gas prices in the U.S., Whatcom County prices continue to rise

Prices in Whatcom County and across the state have jumped an average of 20 cents per gallon over the past week.

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