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.

Lifestyle
3 days ago
New Whatcom Museum exhibit honors Elaine Horn’s broadcasting career in Bellingham

The museum’s newest exhibit celebrates the life and legacy of Elaine Horn through more than 80 photographs that span her three-decade career. 

Northwest Sports
6 days ago
Northwest Sports Update: Prep football kicks off, Seahawks open season with division rival, Mariners try to salvage road trip and more

The Zone’s Friday Night Lights pregame show is live from Lynden High School from 3-7 today on KPUG.

Crime
7 days ago
Juvenile suspect arrested following drive-by shooting in Everson

The suspect was taken to juvenile detention and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Everson Police say there is no ongoing threat to the community. 

Business
7 days 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
7 days 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
7 days 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
7 days 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
7 days 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.