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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
Bellingham Public Library seeks candidates for Board of Trustees

Library Board Chair Rick Osen describes this as a “pivotal time” as they look to further their resources to the community.

Local
3 years ago
Family of late Point Roberts couple files wrongful death lawsuit

The children of Gail Amundsen and Murray Church accuse Whatcom County and four companies of negligence after CO poisoning.

Local
3 years ago
High levels of biotoxins found in Wiser Lake prompts warnings

Whatcom County Health and Community Services says that people and their pets should avoid contact with the water.

Local
3 years ago
North Cascades Highway closed as fire near Diablo Lake persists

Evacuations are in effect for North Cascades Environmental Learning Center and the community of Diablo.

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.