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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 Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/17/25

The WWU women earned a decisive win on Mark Scholten Night.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham City Council approves 66-acre land purchase on Samish Crest near Lake Padden

The new property will connect city-owned spaces to advance its goal of building a north-south trail connection between Whatcom Falls Park and Lake Padden Park.

Government
2 years ago
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen to hold virtual town hall on Feb. 15

Visit the link on Larsen’s website to watch the meeting live, or call (855) 962-0954 to listen in.

Crime
2 years ago
Police arrest Bellingham teen accused of fleeing in stolen car in Mount Vernon

The Bellingham teen was booked into Skagit County Juvenile Detention, and the stolen car was found in Mount Vernon.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/14/25

The Vikings women host Alaska Fairbanks tomorrow for Mark Scholten Night at Carver Gym.

Government
2 years ago
Threat of looming trade war with Canada could have negative impacts across Whatcom County

President Trump’s announcement of a potential 25% tax on all imported Canadian goods could directly impact Whatcom County businesses.

Crime
2 years ago
Man sentenced for transporting noncitizens across border in Blaine

Homeland Security and Border Protection found that the smuggling group charged thousands of dollars to transport noncitizens across the northern border.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/13/25

The Squalicum boys are playing Anacortes in district tournament action tonight on KPUG.

Traffic
2 years ago
James Street Bridge closes for permanent replacement construction

The new James Street Bridge is expected to be open by early summer.

Crime
2 years ago
Human remains in year-long Skagit-based murder investigation identified

The coroner’s office says the cause and manner of the man’s death are currently under investigation and aren’t being released at this time.