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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.

Health and Wellness
4 months ago
State and local officials urge Washington residents to get flu shot this season

It comes after 17 people died of the flu in Whatcom County during the last flu season, which was more than the previous five years combined.

Government
4 months ago
Whatcom Transit Authority, other statewide bus services awarded new federal funding

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced on Thursday, Nov. 20 that it’s investing $2 billion to modernize and lower emissions at hundreds of bus stations across the country.

Northwest Sports
4 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Torrent play first PWHL game, WWU soccer kicks off national tourney, HS football state quarterfinals schedule and more

View all the local matchups for the state football quarterfinals, including two games being played at Blaine High School.

Crime
4 months ago
Two people sentenced in connection to fatal shooting in Mount Vernon

The shooting took place near a gas station across from Skagit Valley College in March.

Local
4 months ago
Residents of Glacier rally to keep USPS services running

The Glacier Water District has owned the post office building since the 1970s and has not charged USPS to operate out of it.

Crime
4 months ago
Suspected sex trafficker with ties to Whatcom County detained

If convicted of all counts, the man faces 15 years to life in prison.

Local
4 months ago
WTA seeks public input on proposed fare increase

The proposal would increase fixed fares to $2 per ride and double the daily fare cap to $6.

Northwest Sports
4 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Penix out for season, Hall of Famer’s son joins Seahawks, Huskies basketball win thriller and more

Former UW star QB Michael Penix suffered his fifth season-ending injury in eight seasons between college and the pros.

Outdoors
4 months ago
Salmon fishing closes on Skagit River until 2026

Fish and Wildlife says catch estimates for coho salmon are nearing their limit.

Crime
4 months ago
Man accused of hate crime arrested in Blaine

He was booked into the Whatcom County Jail early Saturday morning before being released on personal recognizance earlier on Tuesday. 

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