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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.

Government
2 months ago
Washington state posts fourth straight month of job losses in April

The state’s unemployment rate rose slightly, continuing a more than year-long stretch of steady increases.

Traffic
2 months ago
Proposal to reduce speed limits in Bellingham advances to final vote

If approved, the city’s default speed limit would be reduced from 25 to 20 mph downtown and on most residential streets.

Northwest Sports
2 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Emerson’s first hit a HR, JSN’s award error, prep boys soccer state tournament kicks off and more

M’s top prospect Colt Emerson’s first major league hit was a home run to solidify their series-opening win over the White Sox.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Fish and Wildlife to stop accepting cash payments in June

It comes in response to the state’s newly-passed law phasing out the penny.

National
2 months ago
DOJ launches investigation into Washington state’s Corrections Center for Women

It came in response to reports of sexual and physical misconduct by biological male prisoners identifying as female against biological female prisoners.

Elections
2 months ago
Whatcom Fire District 1 places levy lid lift on August primary ballot

Voters approved the district’s last levy lid lift in 2021 and the levy rate has gradually fallen since then.

Blue and green Department of Social and Health Services sign mounted on a brick wall in Washington state.
Health and Wellness
2 months ago
Applications now open for WA Cares Fund benefits

The benefits will become available starting July 1.

Crime
2 months ago
Custer murder suspect found incompetent to stand trial

61-year-old Donald Malone was previously set to go to trial in the killing of Bellingham accountant Vaughn Hagen.

Washington State Department of Health logo with the word HEALTH in teal and colorful abstract shapes to the left.
Health and Wellness
2 months ago
Washington state monitoring two separate hantavirus situations

The health department says the risk to the public remains very low.

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