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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 Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 10/15/24

A Bellingham native made his triumphant return to the NFL last night.

Weather
2 years ago
National Weather Service forecasts “significant rises” on area rivers as fall weather continues

Potential thunderstorms are also forecasted for Whatcom County on Wednesday night. 

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 10/14/24

A wild weekend of high school football saw Anacortes snap its 18-game winning streak.

Business
2 years ago
Boeing announces layoffs as production-crippling union strike continues

The company has lost more than $25 billion since the start of 2019.

Local
2 years ago
Mount Vernon plumber travels to North Carolina and raises over $15,000 for hurricane survivors

Owner of Full Speed Plumbing traveled over 2,800 miles to partner with a plumbing company based in North Carolina.

Local
2 years ago
$18 million budget deficit leads to job cuts at Western Washington University

The university released a series of cost-saving measures following revenue shortfalls from the pandemic, insufficient state funding and general inflation.

Dedicated To Service
2 years ago
Death of state patrol trooper saves lives down the road

Washington State Patrol released preliminary results from a campaign to keep impaired drivers off the road, in honor of a fallen trooper.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 10/11/24

Tune into The Zone’s Friday Night Lights coverage live from Lummi Nation School starting at 3 pm on KPUG.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
Hurricane Helene impact is felt throughout hospitals in Washington

Hospitals in the state are having to conserve IV fluid solution due to the storm’s effect on a major manufacturer.

Crime
2 years ago
Jury finds Maple Falls man guilty of shooting two sheriff’s deputies

His defense team pushed for a new trial but were denied.