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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.

Local
2 years ago
City of Ferndale warns citizens of “compromised” emails

Anyone who’s unsure if an email is safe to open is being directed to call the Ferndale City Hall at (360) 384-4302. 

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
Record-breaking numbers of flu cases reported in Whatcom County

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center says it’s experiencing “unprecedented” crowds of patients in its emergency department.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/20/25

It was a mixed bag for Lynden at the district championships last night.

Local
2 years ago
Financial assistance available to Whatcom County residents impacted by “bomb cyclone”

By March 3, qualifying residents can apply to be reimbursed for extended sheltering, home repairs and certain other unmet needs that were caused by the disaster.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/19/25

The Lynden boys and girls will look to continue their undefeated seasons in a pair of district championship matches tonight on KPUG.

Local
2 years ago
Port of Bellingham moves forward with Phase 2 of Millworks Project

The new seven story complex will be built adjacent to the Phase 1 Millworks complex and feature roughly 109 units of “workforce” housing with a multi-level parking garage.

Local
2 years ago
Local agencies rescue elderly woman who fell down embankment in Sumas

Firefighters worked with Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Bellingham Police and Sumas Police officers to set up a rope system to pull her up.

Local
2 years ago
State lawmakers honor longtime WCC President

A resolution was adopted in late January recognizing WCC President Dr. Kathi Hiyane Brown, who is set to retire on March 1.

Education
2 years ago
Community input sought for $71 million Meridian Middle School bond proposal

The district is re-running a similar bond to the one that failed in the Nov. 2024 general election.

Government
2 years ago
New bill in Olympia looks to tighten pretrial release eligibility

The House Committee on Community Safety is expected to vote on whether to move forward with the bill on Thursday, Feb. 20.