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
DNR releases status update to 2020 Plan for Climate Resilience

The update sets goals that include keeping 95% of wildfires under 10 acres and generating at least 500 megawatts of new solar power from state-owned lands.

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2 years ago
Whatcom 4 fire levy increase expected to pass

If it passes, it will raise the tax rate to $0.99 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2024.

Local
2 years ago
Skagit County mulls agritourism restrictions

The proposal would ban weddings and other events on ag land and require special permits for activities like U-pick.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County identified as rural health equity zone

The County will receive $200,000 per year for at least two years to help identify health priorities and develop community action projects.

Local
2 years ago
Dolly Parton to visit Imagination Library in Washington

Governor Inslee plans to proclaim August 15 as “Imagination Library of Washington Day.”

Local
2 years ago
Cougar spotted in Blaine Wednesday morning

The sighting occurred along Cain Creek near Boblett St and Mitchell Ave.

Local
2 years ago
WSU study finds lack of abortion access means long drives for women

Researchers say almost 42 percent of women in the U.S. have to drive 30 minutes or more to reach an abortion care facility.

Local
2 years ago
Updated ballot count solidifies candidates for general election

The auditor won’t release another ballot count until Monday, but the estimated number of ballots left to count wouldn’t change any of the races.

Local
2 years ago
State Patrol announces new Hit-and-Run Alert System

The system uses cooperation between state, local and tribal law agencies along with WSDOT to better identify and track down fleeing vehicles.

Local
2 years ago
Several downtown businesses honored in City Center Awards

Chuckanut Bay Distillery, Hudson Yard, Storia Cucina and the historic Renaissance Building were among the recipients.