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
Lummi Island ferry ticket price increasing to combat budget shortfalls

The Whatcom County Council’s proposed resolution forecasts a fare shortfall of over $700,000 this year, resulting in a deficit of $434,000.

Farm
2 years ago
UPCOMING: Informational event for water rights adjudication preparation

The Nooksack adjudication process will look to quantify and prioritize water use within local watersheds, with highest priority given to the oldest, continuous water use.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/21/24

The college basketball tournament tipped off today with Gonzaga and Washington State.

Crime
2 years ago
City of Blaine announces new police chief

Rodger Funk has been offered the position after 28 years at the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.

Business
2 years ago
Disaster loan applications open for Washington small businesses

Any businesses that are primarily farming or ranching-based are not eligible to apply for the loans.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
BRIEF: PeaceHealth to open Lynden Clinic

The facility will offer primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, behavioral health and OB/GYN/midwifery.

Crime
2 years ago
BRIEF: Ferndale man in custody for alleged sexual assault

The suspect was booked into the Whatcom County Jail on Tuesday where he remains without bail.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/20/24

The University of Washington is suddenly searching for a new athletic director.

Local
2 years ago
Car hauler rollover accident blocks I-5 in Ferndale

The driver of a van suffered minor injuries and a car hauler driver was not hurt.

Crime
2 years ago
Portland man sentenced after intending to rape child in Whatcom County

The man was a previously registered sex offender in 2005.