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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 months ago
Whatcom Fire District 17 gets green light to relocate flood-prone station

The district was hit by two coastal floods in 2022 that destroyed its Sandy Point fire station and part of its equipment.

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Entertainment
3 months ago
Lummi Nation author chosen to represent state at national book festival

Rena Priest was recognized for her latest work titled “Positively Uncivilized.”

Northwest Sports
3 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Naylor’s slam leads M’s over O’s, Bells return home, WWU announces athletes of the year and more

The Big Grumper’s fifth-inning grand slam was the difference as the Mariners took their series opener in Baltimore.

Brick building with large arched windows at a street corner; blue Boundary on State sign above the entrance. Jul set on N State St corner street sign visible.
Business
3 months ago
Boundary Bay Brewery announces grand opening on State Street

The nanobrewery, called “Boundary on State,” is located at the site of the former Time and Materials building.

Bob Feguson Washington state cell phone ban press conference
Education
3 months ago
Ferguson proposes bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools

All of Whatcom County’s public-school districts currently restrict cellphone use in the classroom, but not during passing periods in high schools.

Local
3 months ago
North Fork Nooksack River closed early for hatchery Chinook

Wild Chinook encounter limit reached, prompting an early closure.

Business
3 months ago
Bellingham Antique Mall announces closure downtown

The business has been operating on Railroad Avenue near the intersection of Holly Street for more than seven years.

Lifestyle
3 months ago
New state law draws line between e-bikes and electric motorcycles

Starting Thursday, electric bikes that exceed new speed requirements will be classified as motorcycles.

Weather
3 months ago
Thunderstorms possible Tuesday before potential record highs this weekend

Forecasters are warning residents of conditions that pose moderate, and potentially even major, heat risk on Sunday and Monday.

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Traffic
3 months ago
WSDOT announces new reopening date for North Cascades Highway

The road is now expected to fully reopen by June 19, six days sooner than the previous estimate.

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