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
Historic railroad trestle safely taken down

The structure collapsed onto itself in what Bellingham Parks and Recreation calls a “neat and tidy pile.”

Local
2 years ago
Southern Resident orca Tokitae dies at Seaquarium

Tokitae was captured out of the Puget Sound in 1970 and had just gained her freedom this past March when it was announced she would be returned to her home in the Salish Sea.

Local
2 years ago
Bremerton football coach back on field eight years after getting fired for postgame prayers

The Supreme Court ruled last year that Joe Kennedy’s prayers were protected under the First Amendment.

Local
2 years ago
Lineup announced for new Bellingham Exit music festival

The diverse list of artists includes hip-hop legends The Pharcyde and Deltron 3030, grammy winning bluegrass act Molly Tuttle and Mongolian folk-metal band The Hu.

Local
2 years ago
Lake Whatcom boat launch to close through September

The South Bay launch will get renovations that include a new boat ramp, boarding float, improved parking and vault toilet.

Local
2 years ago
Sedro-Woolley Library offers free program for adults to earn high school diploma

It allows anyone within the library’s boundaries aged 20 or older who have at least an eighth-grade education to sign up for the online program.

Local
2 years ago
Governor Inslee sued over law that allows state to protect transgender youth

The lawsuit filed on Wednesday accuses Inslee of forced child mutilation.

Local
2 years ago
Muralist selections to highlight this weekend’s waterfront festival in Bellingham

Spectators will vote on which artists will be commissioned to create large murals for walls downtown.

Local
2 years ago
BRIEF: Overdose deaths in Washington see highest increase in the country

The current number of overdose deaths in the state over the past year are more than double what they were in May 2020.

Local
2 years ago
Amazon facility in Spokane fined for putting workers at risk of injury

The nearly $86,000 fine is larger than previous penalties because the company has been cited before over conditions at other fulfillment centers in the state.