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.

Traffic
2 months ago
City of Bellingham surveys public opinion of downtown bike corridor design

Input on the final design is being accepted until September 30th.

Northwest Sports
2 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Ichiro to Cooperstown, M’s split in Anaheim, Bells’ dominant weekend and more

Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese-born player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday.

Education
2 months ago
Nearby colleges awarded funding to better prepare students for life after education

Bellingham Technical College and Skagit Valley College were among the 12 schools that were chosen.

Northwest Sports
2 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners strike first ahead of trade deadline, Ichiro in Cooperstown, Bells back home and more

KPUG’s The Zone is live at Joe Martin Field today from 3 to 5:30 for the Bells’ return home.

Government
2 months ago
Whatcom County Council learns initial estimates for new jail capacity

The new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale is slated to be open by summer 2028.

Health and Wellness
2 months ago
Whatcom County student vaccination rate fall below state average

State law requires students to be fully vaccinated against measles and at least 10 other diseases, though parents or guardians can claim exemptions for religious, medical or personal reasons.

Business
2 months ago
New survey suggests Whatcom County businesses hit hard by Canada tariffs

Over 70% of the businesses said the newly enacted and proposed U.S. tariffs are expected to directly impact them. 

Local
2 months ago
Blaine begins construction on multi-million-dollar revitalization project

Construction is expected to continue through mid-September.

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