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.

Education
3 months ago
More layoffs hit staff at Western Washington University amidst $23 million budget deficit

Randhawa says the moves, while difficult, will make the university sustainable in the long term while preserving key student services and academic quality.

Local
3 months ago
Bellingham City Council votes to remove “junk fees” for tenants and mobile home residents

They’ll both take effect on Aug. 1 for any new leases and lease renewals.

Northwest Sports
3 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Flag football in Lynden, Cal Raleigh makes more history, Caitlin Clark fever in Seattle and more

Lynden High School announced that it’s adding a new winter sport for the upcoming school year.

Northwest Sports
3 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Cal leads attack as M’s roll, Sounders exit Club World Cup, Storm extend win streak and more

Cal Raleigh made more history in the Mariners’ best offensive series of the season.

Government
3 months ago
DOJ sues Washington state over new law requiring priests to report suspected child abuse

Supporters of the law argue it closes a loophole that allowed abuse to go unreported and unpunished.

Government
3 months ago
Port of Bellingham considers adding two members to commission

If it’s approved, the measure would be placed on the general election ballot in November.

Northwest Sports
3 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Cal Raleigh makes MLB history, Bells begin another homestand and the Pacers force a game 7 in the NBA Finals

Mariner’s News Cal Raleigh made major league history in today’s win over the Cubs. […]

Traffic
3 months ago
Public comment period opens for proposed ferry fare increases in Washington state

The Washington State Transportation Commission is proposing a 3% increase in both vehicle and passenger fares on Washington State Ferries in October 2025.

Local
3 months ago
Several Whatcom County recreation spots among millions of acres of public land eligible for sale under President Trump’s proposed bill

The land that could be sold includes the Mount Baker Ski Area, though the business says it would be spared under the bill’s current stipulations.

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