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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
3 months ago
Bellingham woman pleads not guilty to trying to kill two children

The charges stem from a May 16 assault that sent a 4-year-old to the hospital.

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Health and Wellness
3 months ago
Blood donations needed amid critical shortage

Bloodworks Northwest has declared a “Code Red” as its regional blood supply reached emergency levels.

Outdoors
3 months ago
Crabbing season to open in mid-July for Bellingham, San Juan Islands

The season will last through late September, with crabbing only allowed Thursdays through Mondays.

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Business
3 months ago
Washington adds most jobs in over a year in May

The state’s unemployment rate still remained unchanged from the previous month.

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Health and Wellness
3 months ago
Reported opioid overdoses continue to fall in Whatcom County in 2026

EMS dispatch calls and emergency room visits are both down significantly from last year.

Traffic
3 months ago
Temporary bypass in place for NB I-5 south of Bellingham starting Wednesday night

Both directions of I-5 near Chuckanut Creek will have bypass roads through September during fish passage construction.

Northwest Sports
3 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Cal returns for M’s homestand, Bells hit the road, Sorsby to NFL and more

Cal Raleigh is back in the Mariners’ lineup for the first time in over a month in tonight’s series opener against the Orioles.

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Environmental
3 months ago
Federal ruling restores green light for wind energy development

Washington was among 17 states that sued the Trump administration over an order freezing federal permitting.

Two Nara Organics Organic Infant Formula cans with blue lids, labeled milk-based powder with iron, featuring cow illustrations on the label.
Health and Wellness
3 months ago
Washington infant’s hospitalization linked to baby formula recall

Health officials are investigating a botulism outbreak involving powdered infant formula produced by Nara Organics.

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Environmental
3 months ago
State grants bring new EV charging stations to Bellingham

The 16 charging ports are expected to be active by late 2027.

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