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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
6 days ago
Executive director of Opportunity Council to retire in August

Greg Winter has overseen the organization’s growth into one of the region’s largest nonprofit employers.

Outdoors
6 days ago
Lowland lake fishing, Trout Derby set to kick off on April 25

The state has stocked over 15 million trout and kokanee in hundreds of lowland lakes and ponds across the state.

bellingham race week regatta
Features
1 week ago
Race Week aims to make waves in return to Bellingham this summer

The week-long regatta with rich tradition takes place on Bellingham Bay from July 20-24.

Local
1 week ago
New Bellingham initiative seeks to target algorithm-driven rent hikes

Community First Whatcom will need nearly 3,200 signatures to place the initiative on the November general election ballot.

Seattle Mariners batter celebrates a hit, raising one arm with bat in the air on the field.
Northwest Sports
1 week ago
Northwest Sports Update: M’s walk off A’s to avoid sweep, DeBoer gets contract extension at Bama, Seahawks nearly on the clock and more

Josh Naylor and the heart of the M’s lineup broke out of their slump to fuel a much-needed win.

Key on a keyboard labeled SCAM with a red question mark, suggesting online scams or fraud awareness
Crime
1 week ago
Whatcom County, Bellingham warn of nationwide permit scam using fake invoices

Officials say scammers are using AI to make the fake invoices very convincing.

Environmental
1 week ago
New report ranks Bellingham among nation’s cleanest for air quality

Whatcom County earns top ozone marks but sees lower score for particle pollution during smoky days.

Business
1 week ago
Refund system launches for businesses impacted by stricken-down Trump tariffs

40% of Whatcom County businesses surveyed in summer 2025 said the tariffs directly impacted their business.

Northwest Sports
1 week ago
Northwest Sports Update: M’s fumble early lead to A’s, Storm star to miss start of season, new prep sports rules and more

A rule change that would have required Lynden Christian to move up from 1A to 2A did not pass a vote by the WIAA.

Local
1 week ago
Incoming Blaine childcare center among recipients of $56 million in state grants

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County also received one of the highest funding amounts.