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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 months ago
Ferndale woman sentenced for ties to fatal overdose in 2020

The third and final suspect in the case is set to go to trial in August.

Pile of assorted U.S. dollar bills scattered and overlapping on a flat surface (including $1, $5, $10, and $100 notes).
Local
2 months ago
Over a third of Whatcom County households faced financial hardship in 2024

This year’s ALICE report also found that the cost of basic needs is rapidly outpacing overall inflation.

Local Sports
2 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: FIFA World Cup gears up for start, M’s look to clinch series vs Orioles, Cal hits 2 HR’s in Tacoma and more

Randy Arozarena’s go-ahead homer was the difference in the M’s extra-innings win in Baltimore.

Local
2 months ago
Mt. Baker Imaging begins settlement process following 2025 cyberattack

Any patient whose data was potentially compromised could receive up to $5,000.

National
2 months ago
Judge strikes visa fee as Washington joins new federal lawsuit over DEI

Federal ruling eliminates H-1B application fee before state challenges new policy for federal contractors.

Local
2 months ago
Whatcom Fire District 17 gets green light to relocate flood-prone station

The district was hit by two coastal floods in 2022 that destroyed its Sandy Point fire station and part of its equipment.

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Entertainment
2 months ago
Lummi Nation author chosen to represent state at national book festival

Rena Priest was recognized for her latest work titled “Positively Uncivilized.”

Northwest Sports
2 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Naylor’s slam leads M’s over O’s, Bells return home, WWU announces athletes of the year and more

The Big Grumper’s fifth-inning grand slam was the difference as the Mariners took their series opener in Baltimore.

Brick building with large arched windows at a street corner; blue Boundary on State sign above the entrance. Jul set on N State St corner street sign visible.
Business
2 months ago
Boundary Bay Brewery announces grand opening on State Street

The nanobrewery, called “Boundary on State,” is located at the site of the former Time and Materials building.

Bob Feguson Washington state cell phone ban press conference
Education
2 months ago
Ferguson proposes bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools

All of Whatcom County’s public-school districts currently restrict cellphone use in the classroom, but not during passing periods in high schools.

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