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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
Whatcom County to receive funding to combat fentanyl epidemic

The funds come as a result of Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s investigation into Walmart for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic as a pharmacy.

Local
3 years ago
State DNR utilizes AI and 5G technology in fight against wildfires

CEO of Pano AI Sonia Kastner said she sees Washington as a national leader in adopting new technology to mitigate the effects of wildfires.

Local
3 years ago
Sheriff’s Office recovers $45,000 worth of stolen bikes in Birch Bay

A 16-year-old male was later arrested and booked into Whatcom County Juvenile Detention.

Local
3 years ago
Family of bears spotted around Whatcom County homes

Many of the sightings involved the bears eating garbage outside of people’s houses.

Local
3 years ago
Historic railroad trestle safely taken down

The structure collapsed onto itself in what Bellingham Parks and Recreation calls a “neat and tidy pile.”

Local
3 years ago
Southern Resident orca Tokitae dies at Seaquarium

Tokitae was captured out of the Puget Sound in 1970 and had just gained her freedom this past March when it was announced she would be returned to her home in the Salish Sea.

Local
3 years ago
Bremerton football coach back on field eight years after getting fired for postgame prayers

The Supreme Court ruled last year that Joe Kennedy’s prayers were protected under the First Amendment.

Local
3 years ago
Lineup announced for new Bellingham Exit music festival

The diverse list of artists includes hip-hop legends The Pharcyde and Deltron 3030, grammy winning bluegrass act Molly Tuttle and Mongolian folk-metal band The Hu.

Local
3 years ago
Lake Whatcom boat launch to close through September

The South Bay launch will get renovations that include a new boat ramp, boarding float, improved parking and vault toilet.

Local
3 years ago
Sedro-Woolley Library offers free program for adults to earn high school diploma

It allows anyone within the library’s boundaries aged 20 or older who have at least an eighth-grade education to sign up for the online program.