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
North Cascades highway back open

The Forest Service and National Parks facilities may still be closed.

Local
2 years ago
Three injured in car accident on Highway 20

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but troopers say drugs or alcohol were involved.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom 4 to add levy lid lift on August ballot

The district says response times would drastically increase without the needed funds.

Local
2 years ago
Iconic neon sign returns to Bellingham

The Aloha Motel sign welcomed travelers for decades as they passed through the city.

Local
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.

Local
3 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.

Local
3 years ago
Fentanyl-laced gummies found at Kulshan Middle School

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

Local
3 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.

Local
3 years ago
Brothers arrested following Maple Falls burglary

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

Local
3 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.