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.

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2 years ago
Whatcom County deputies honored for service

Deputies Ryan Rathbun and Jason Thompson both suffered serious injuries when they responded to a neighborhood dispute in the Kendall area in February 2022.

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2 years ago
Bellingham School District announces budget cuts for next year

Increasing costs, declining enrollment and the loss of COVID relief funds are forcing a budget cut of about $16 million.

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2 years ago
Fentanyl-laced gummies found at Kulshan Middle School

School officials say the candies looked like chewing gum and smelled of mint.

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2 years ago
Washington to adopt quota on zero-emission truck sales

The Department of Ecology says the move will help reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions, and also improve air quality in neighborhoods near ports and major roadways.

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2 years ago
Brothers arrested following Maple Falls burglary

Both suspects are being held on burglary, harassment, assault and other charges.

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2 years ago
State lawmakers approve anti-robocalling initiative

The new bill will make it illegal to falsify a caller ID display and create accountability with service providers who facilitate the robocallers.

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2 years ago
Senator Murray announces effort to combat green crabs

Murray says federal agencies have partnered with Washington on some efforts to eradicate the invasive crabs, but none have dedicated federal funds to the effort.

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2 years ago
Northwest Tune-Up Festival announces summer lineup

National acts Strfkr and The Crystal Method are among the headliners, while tribute acts Grateful Shred and Fleetmac Wood will also be on hand.

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2 years ago
Unidentified man found dead at Arne Hanna Aquatic Center

Police and fire crews were called after a person was found unresponsive in a bathroom just before 9 PM on Wednesday.

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2 years ago
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival kicks off this month’s festivities

SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. – April is here and that means it’s time for the […]