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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
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.

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

A key Mariner is revealed to have been playing hurt throughout the season.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County first responders to begin using new medication in opioid overdose responses

The new pilot program is intended to help users reduce the risk of future overdoses.

Business
2 years ago
Commercial real estate vacancies on the rise in downtown Bellingham

Downtown Bellingham’s retail vacancy rate sat at 8.4%, nearly three times the citywide average.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 10/9/24

A legendary local coach is celebrating a career milestone.

Elections
2 years ago
Let’s Go Washington fined for campaign finance law violation

The political action committee failed to properly disclose spending on the signature gathering process.