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.

Traffic
5 days ago
Road construction in Ferndale may cause delays this week

Road crews will be working to reconstruct portions of some Ferndale roads.

Weather
5 days ago
WEATHER: Rain and windy conditions in the forecast for Whatcom County

The first of two storm systems will hit the region on Wednesday, with winds reaching upwards of 35 mph.

Northwest Sports
5 days ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners’ magic runs out, Seahawks shine on MNF, NBA season tips off and more

The M’s came up just short of making their first World Series in franchise history.

Environmental
6 days ago
Wildfire air quality stats show clean air trend for Whatcom County

Central Washington was hit the hardest this wildfire season, mainly due to several larger fires burning in the region.

Northwest Sports
6 days ago
Northwest Sports Update: Do or die for Kirby and the M’s, Seahawks on MNF, HS Football Week 7 scores and more

First pitch for tonight’s Game 7 between the Mariners and Blue Jays is at 5:08 on KPUG.

Government
6 days ago
Whatcom County residents can soon learn more about new jail in Ferndale

Construction of the new jail on LaBounty Drive will begin in 2026 and the county expects it to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest. 

Government
1 week ago
Federal judge blocks Trump administration in SNAP recipient data acquisition

Washington receives nearly $130 million a year for SNAP and the AG’s Office warns that any delay in that funding could be catastrophic for residents who rely on the program for food.

Northwest Sports
1 week ago
Northwest Sports Update: Bryce Miller looks to lead Mariners rebound, a Friday Night Lights rivalry, Vikings fall sports continue stellar run and more

Catch Mariners updates during the Zone’s Friday Night Lights pregame show at Civic Field from 3-7 pm on KPUG.

Education
1 week ago
Special education services in Washington to remain intact amid federal layoffs

OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The state’s special education services will remain intact amid federal […]

Government
1 week ago
Washington sues EPA over renewable energy funding cuts

The group of states claims that the EPA violated the Administrative Procedure Act and the U.S. Constitution’s Separation of Powers Doctrine when the program was cancelled.