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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.

Crime
2 days ago
Bellingham man killed in officer-involved shooting in Maple Falls

The man was identified as a suspect in a separate shooting on the Lummi Reservation that’s being investigated by the FBI.

Government
2 days ago
State sues Albertsons over buy one get one deals, claims of manipulated grocery prices

AG Brown says shoppers paid more despite promises of a free item.

Government
2 days ago
Whatcom County Council to consider initial budget cap for new jail project

The resolution also sets a new projection for the jail’s capacity.

Pile of assorted U.S. dollar bills scattered and overlapping on a flat surface (including $1, $5, $10, and $100 notes).
Local
5 days ago
Deadline approaches for unclaimed $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham

The ticket was bought at the ARCO gas station on Meridian Street.

Local
5 days ago
Minor injury reported following accidental shooting at Bellingham Safeway

Despite it appearing to be an accident, BPD says prosecutors have been asked to determine whether any charges would be appropriate

Traffic
5 days ago
Old Samish Road to close for rest of year during I-5 fish passage project

Both directions are shutting down on April 27 as crews build a temporary bypass for I-5 traffic.

Group of Seattle Seahawks fans in blue and green jerseys cheering at a nighttime stadium, holding banners and flags.
Northwest Sports
5 days ago
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks go RB in Round 1, M’s in St. Louis, WWU softball Senior Nights and more

Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price is likely to lead the Seahawks running back room to start off the 2026 season.

Northwest Sports
6 days ago
Northwest Sports Update: Draft day, M’s off, Whatcom Preps get its shine and more

The Seahawks have the 32nd overall pick of the first round tonight.

Government
6 days ago
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law

For those with documentation ready at hand, the proof of citizenship application fee is 55 American dollars.

Two people in jackets hold a pale-feathered raptor while a clinician in purple gloves examines its beak up close for care.
Local
6 days ago
Bald eagle recovering after being shot in the face, transferred from Whatcom County

PAWS says the eagle has been responding well to treatment and hopes remain high that he’ll be able to return to the wild.