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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.

Local
3 years ago
New buildings on waterfront to get heat from PSE plant

The Port of Bellingham along with Sustainable Connections saw an opportunity to use the plant for new development.

Local
3 years ago
Woman caught at border after assaulting an officer

She’s currently being held in the Whatcom County Jail on $1 million bail.

Local
3 years ago
Inmate smuggles fentanyl into Whatcom County Jail

Charging documents state that Tammy Fry was arrested on a warrant early on July 31st.

Local
3 years ago
Sen. Murray comes to Whatcom County

She’ll start her visit with a tour of small businesses around downtown Bellingham.

Local
3 years ago
Purchasing power in Whatcom County among highest in state

Purchasing power is measured as each county’s cost of living relative to their local income.

Local
3 years ago
DNR releases status update to 2020 Plan for Climate Resilience

The update sets goals that include keeping 95% of wildfires under 10 acres and generating at least 500 megawatts of new solar power from state-owned lands.

Local
3 years ago
Whatcom 4 fire levy increase expected to pass

If it passes, it will raise the tax rate to $0.99 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2024.

Local
3 years ago
Skagit County mulls agritourism restrictions

The proposal would ban weddings and other events on ag land and require special permits for activities like U-pick.

Local
3 years ago
Whatcom County identified as rural health equity zone

The County will receive $200,000 per year for at least two years to help identify health priorities and develop community action projects.

Local
3 years ago
Dolly Parton to visit Imagination Library in Washington

Governor Inslee plans to proclaim August 15 as “Imagination Library of Washington Day.”