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 months ago
Mount Vernon Police search for stolen hand carved wooden bear

Anyone with information on its whereabouts is asked to call Mount Vernon Police.

Crime
3 months ago
Woman pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering man at Bellingham homeless encampment

Her alleged accomplice pleaded not guilty with a jury trial set to begin on July 14.

Education
3 months ago
Proposed federal funding cuts could have severe impacts on Whatcom County schools

Areas that would be most affected by the cuts include migrant and multilingual learner, mental health, homelessness and professional development programs.

Business
3 months ago
Tourism spending slightly rose in 2024 in Bellingham and Whatcom County

The overall number of jobs supported by tourism only saw a minor increase but still remained above pre-pandemic levels.

Crime
3 months ago
Arkansas woman charged following milestone arrest by Washington’s new Indigenous cold case unit

It’s the first case ever charged by the AG’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit, which was established in 2023.

Northwest Sports
3 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners swept, Bells eye division lead, Seattle-area prep football program busted and more

A former Mariner caused the club to dip under .500 for the first time in two months.

Local
3 months ago
No injuries reported after RV fire in Bellingham

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Business
3 months ago
Faber Construction begins work on new bank in Fairhaven

Construction is expected to finish by early December.

Crime
3 months ago
Authorities narrow the manhunt for father suspected of killing three young daughters near Leavenworth

There’s still been no known sign of Decker, who received extensive survival training during his time in the military.

Lifestyle
3 months ago
Birch Bay Waterslides still set to open on June 14 as park passes reinspection

Two of the park’s features were not cleared and will not be open to the public.

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