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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.

Education
2 years ago
Bellingham Technical College receives historic donation to support students, new equipment

According to the college, the latest round of funds will be used to support student scholarships and buy up-to-date equipment for them to use in various programs.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 1/3/25

High school basketball is back on the radio tonight, with the Sehome boys hosting Anacortes on KPUG.

Local
2 years ago
Ragfinery raises over $25,000 following fire damage in downtown Bellingham

Ragfinery says it expects that most of the shop’s inventory was lost to smoke and water damage.

Local
2 years ago
Family hospitalized following car fire near Ferndale

Whatcom County Fire District 7 firefighters were called to the incident on Portal Way around 3:30 pm on Jan. 1.

Weather
2 years ago
WEATHER: Winter weather advisory issued for west slopes of the North Cascades

NWS adds that residents should prepare for possible power outages near Deming and Maple Falls. 

Local
2 years ago
Old City Hall reaches nearly 3,500 votes as it’s considered for new LEGO set

The nearly 3,000-brick model could be made into an official LEGO set if it gathers 10,000 votes.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 1/2/25

The Seahawks had a young defensive standout named to the Pro Bowl Games today.

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.