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
Ferndale Police seek suspect in armed robbery at Haggen

The suspect has been described as a Hispanic or Native American male, approximately 5’8″ tall with several tattoos on his arm.

Local
2 years ago
Changes in state drug possession law set to take effect

Police no longer have to refer offenders to treatment before arresting them.

Local
2 years ago
Guardrail repairs to close part of I-5 near Bellingham

The closure will begin at 8 am on Wednesday and goes through 5 am on Thursday.

Local
2 years ago
Overheated hiker rescued and brought to Bellingham hospital

The 54-year-old man was found to be suffering from a heat-related medical condition.

Local
2 years ago
State Republicans elect new chair, endorse congressional candidate

Aberdeen Rep. Jim Walsh was elected as the party’s chair during a meeting in Olympia on Saturday.

Local
2 years ago
Sudden Valley fire quickly contained

Fire officials say it was about a quarter acre in size near the Stimpson Family Nature Preserve.

Local
2 years ago
EPA approves state plan for strategic use of controlled burns

State officials say it will make local ecosystems less vulnerable to wildfires.

Local
2 years ago
Mount Vernon man dies in apartment fire

Mount Vernon Fire officials say their initial investigation suggests the fire was accidental.

Local
2 years ago
Smoke from North Cascades fire reaches Seattle

The Sourdough Fire has now burned over 1900 acres in eastern Whatcom County since July 29th.

Local
2 years ago
Registration opens for Bellingham Trails to Taps Relay

Participants must be age 21 or older and teams that register before August 31st can save $40 in fees.