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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.

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Lifestyle
1 week ago
Winner claims $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham

There’s still an unclaimed ticket for $10,000 that was sold at a convenience store downtown.

Elections
1 week ago
Lynden seeks pro and con statements for proposed property tax hike in November

Sign ups are due to the city clerk’s office by Friday, July 31.

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Local
1 week ago
Seal pup euthanized after being found with gunshot wound near Bellingham

A local response team says this is the third seal they’ve treated for a gunshot wound this year and the first pup.

Elections
1 week ago
Deadline to register online or by mail for August primary approaching in Whatcom County

The auditor’s office says any registered voter who has not yet received their ballot should contact them for a replacement.

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Local
1 week ago
Hunger vs. Hunger Year 6 takes aim at triathlon world-record

Local real estate agent Ethan Hunger is trying to raise $500,000 for the Bellingham Food Bank this weekend.

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Business
1 week ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops in June despite job losses

The job losses can largely be attributed to a decrease in the county’s labor force from May.

Northwest Sports
1 week ago
M’s topple Giants, Bells back home, Emmanwori’s mystery injury and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Bells are back at Joe Martin Field for one of their final homestands of the season.

Crime
1 week ago
Everett man pleads not guilty to killing Bellingham woman in July 4th hit-and-run

The man has an extensive criminal record, including 17 felony convictions in Washington.

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Traffic
1 week ago
Global tensions inch gas prices inch higher in Whatcom County

The average price at the pump in the county sits at $4.80 per gallon as of Monday.