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.

Business
2 months ago
New report shows more information on tariff impacts on Washington’s economy

If fully implemented, Gov. Ferguson says Trump’s tariffs could cut up to 32,000 jobs from the state by 2029.

Government
2 months ago
Water adjudication informational meeting for Lynden residents planned for September

Members of the community will also have a chance after Monday’s hearing to get their questions answered by state and local officials at the Lynden Senior Center from 1-3 p.m.

Business
2 months ago
Whatcom County unemployment rates slightly rose this summer

Meanwhile, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed the exact same at four and a half percent in both instances. 

Government
2 months ago
Natural gas initiative challenge heads to state Supreme Court

The lawsuit alleges that backers of the initiative combined several unrelated proposals to get them approved by voters who support keeping access to natural gas.

Northwest Sports
2 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks resign key o-lineman, NFL season kicks off, Mariners continue rocky road play and more

The Seahawks handed Abraham Lucas an extension that keeps him in Seattle through 2028.

Community Events
2 months ago
Officials in Bellingham meet to remember the 118th anniversary of the ‘Bellingham Riot’

Thursday’s memorial gathering takes place from 4-5 p.m. at the Bellingham Central Library Lawn with County Executive Satpal Sidhu and Englesberg among the featured speakers.

Northwest Sports
2 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: WWU sports season nears its start, Mariners look to salvage brutal road trip, Storm legend in HOF and more

Both Vikings soccer teams and their volleyball squad will all open their seasons on Thursday.

Community Events
2 months ago
Whatcom County opens courthouse to the public for community event

People who attend will be able to hear the latest updates on the new jail, upcoming construction projects, details on the county budget and more.

Crime
2 months ago
Everson Police arrest suspect accused of stealing a car in Sumas

Officers arrested the 34-year-old Bellingham woman and booked her into the Whatcom County Jail, where she remains without bail.

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