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.

Northwest Sports
4 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Purdy paid, Mariners begin Vedder Cup, Storm tip off season and more

The Seattle Storm tip off their season tomorrow night against the Mercury.

Local
4 months ago
Graffiti rock deadline set

WSDOT says Bellingham’s graffiti rock must find a new home by next month.

Local
4 months ago
Blaine Schools announce new superintendent

Sultan School District Superintendent Dan Chaplik has been selected as the district’s interim superintendent for the coming school year.

Local
4 months ago
Fare increase likely for Lummi ferry

Whatcom County’s Public Works Director says the ferry system is in crisis, as fares haven’t technically increased since 2012.

Northwest Sports
4 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks schedule drop, Viks softball facing elimination, district tournament updates and more

The Seahawks used a 90’s-style action figure commercial to reveal their opponents for the upcoming season.

Local
4 months ago
Border traffic slowed by additional checkpoints

A Border Patrol spokesperson says the additional border inspections are to combat the smuggling of fentanyl and other illicit substances.

Local
4 months ago
Nurses join picketing PeaceHealth workers

The nurses are not striking yet, though they overwhelmingly voted in March to reject PeaceHealth’s latest contract offer.

Local
4 months ago
Lone survivor of fatal climbing accident describes ordeal

The 38-year-old Renton man told investigators that his group’s anchor had pulled out of the rock face while they were rappelling down a steep gully on Sunday.

Crime
4 months ago
Police respond to Tesla vandalism in Bellingham

The incident comes amid an uptick in nationwide Tesla vandalism tied to CEO Elon Musk’s role in recent cuts to federal jobs and spending. 

Local
4 months ago
New report details challenges of operating Whatcom County’s severe weather shelter

It found that staffing and the safety of the shelter guests both proved to be major challenges. 

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