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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.

Government
2 years ago
New laws in Washington state and across the country in 2025

A host of new laws went into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in Washington, including a new Medicare law on the federal level.

Government
2 years ago
Whatcom County to not raise threshold to open severe weather shelter in Bellingham

According to analysts, raising the threshold by just three degrees could cost the county upwards of $200,000.

Local
2 years ago
Sudden Valley sees rise in stolen mail, Bellingham rental properties to install locked mailboxes

It comes as an ordinance in Bellingham that requires landlords to install locked mailboxes at their rental units took effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1. 

Crime
2 years ago
Three arrested following assault and robbery in downtown Bellingham

Bellingham Police are still searching for a fourth suspect.

Crime
2 years ago
Scam callers continue to pose as local law enforcement in Whatcom County

One local resident recently lost $14,000 from someone posing as a WCSO deputy.

Crime
2 years ago
Two hospitalized and one arrested in Mount Vernon shooting

Police believe the victims sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

Local
2 years ago
Christmas storm to bring high speed winds and mountain snow to Whatcom County

The powerful winds could result in widespread power outages.

Crime
2 years ago
Over $1 million worth of cocaine found near border in Lynden

Border Patrol agents turned the drugs over to the DEA.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 12/24/24

The Seahawks are gearing up for a primetime matchup against the Bears on Thursday.

Business
2 years ago
String of holiday burglaries in Bellingham continues at two local businesses

The break-ins at Soy House and the Sandwich Odyssey follow another at a local barbershop from the previous week.