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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
Bellingham City Council to consider resolution opposing grocery merger

Concern over impacts on workers and consumers prompted the measure.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/12/24

The Pac-12 conference may be back from the dead.

Government
2 years ago
Washington health insurance rates will continue to rise in 2025

It’s an increase from the roughly 9% rate increase in 2024 and comes as the rates have risen in every year since 2022.

Local
2 years ago
Temporary medical examiner set to officially start in Whatcom County

The county council unanimously approved Dr. Aldo Fusaro as interim medical examiner during its meeting on Sept. 10.

Local
2 years ago
YWCA emergency shelter granted $1 million in funds

The Whatcom County Council unanimously approved funding for the new shelter, which will house women and children experiencing homelessness.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/11/24

Sonics fans will have to wait just a little longer to get their hopes up for an NBA team returning to Seattle.

Crime
2 years ago
Health department says nursing assistant possessed fentanyl while on the job

The drug was found during a raid following a child’s overdose death.

Crime
2 years ago
Whatcom County sex offender is detained following petition filed by AG Ferguson

The man will be sent to the state’s civil commitment center for sexual predators on McNeil Island until his civil commitment trial in 2025.

Education
2 years ago
Student testing data reveals a steady decline in English scores

The statewide data showed math comprehension rising across almost all grade levels, meanwhile English language arts scores have slightly dropped across nearly every grade level.

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

Both WWU soccer teams wrapped up their opening weekend on a high note.