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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
Whatcom County implements hiring freeze following revenue and funding declines

County Executive Satpal Sidhu informed Whatcom County employees that the temporary freeze will provide leaders time to plan out the county’s budget decisions moving forward.

Crime
2 years ago
Bellingham woman sentenced for role in Whatcom County fentanyl bust

She was known to deal deadly pills to members of the Lummi Nation.

Crime
2 years ago
Ferndale woman charged in overdose death of young daughter pleads guilty

Two other men implicated in the 5-year-old’s death have hearings set for late July.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 7/12/24

WWU women’s basketball announced its recruiting class, including a former star at Lynden Christian.

Crime
2 years ago
WWU police officer fired, county pursues assault charge following incident in January

The incident occurred during an arrest where the officer hit a suspect in the face while being handcuffed.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 7/11/24

A former star Seahawks defensive player has announced his new team.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County food banks request funding to combat food insecurity

The council did not taken action on either request during Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting.

Local
2 years ago
County funding for Bellingham transitional housing facility in limbo

Concerns over drug use and several deaths at the facility have prompted concerns from community members.

Local
2 years ago
Explosive find in Bellingham donation bin prompts police response

The items have since been impounded for destruction.

Local
2 years ago
Statewide burn ban takes effect

Record high temperatures prompted the ban to take effect.