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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.

Government
5 months ago
Gov. Ferguson directs $2 million per week to support Washington foodbanks

Ferguson says the funding will be available to food banks starting on Nov. 3 and will continue weekly until SNAP funding is restored.

Local
5 months ago
WTA seeks community input on proposed routes serving Western

WTA says it’s struggled to adjust its current service to major spikes in crowds due to Western’s synchronized class start times.

Elections
5 months ago
Whatcom County voters recommended to place ballots in official drop boxes

The Secretary of State’s Office says it can’t guarantee that ballots mailed in the final week leading up to the election will be postmarked on time.

Northwest Sports
5 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: JSN earns high honor, Week 9 HS football rankings and Thursday Night Football in Whatcom County

Nooksack Valley-Lynden Christian and Blaine-Meridian will both be on the radio tonight.

Northwest Sports
5 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Cal receives high honor from peers, key Seahawks’ status in jeopardy, Lynden volleyball’s perfect season and more

Cal Raleigh was named the overall Player of the Year in the MLB by the Player’s Association after his historic season.

Local
5 months ago
Bellingham Food Bank doubles food spending budget amidst SNAP’s looming suspension

Plus, the Salvation Army is partnering with Walmart to host food drives across the state this weekend. 

Education
5 months ago
Washington wins education funding lawsuits against Trump administration

My Bellingham Now previously reported that the department pulled the funding in September because the program curriculum mentioned diverse gender identities.

Government
5 months ago
Food assistance benefits like SNAP to end in November with lack of federal funding

According to Gov. Bob Ferguson, roughly 1 million Washington residents use SNAP benefits every month to buy food.

Northwest Sports
5 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Sounders fall in opening playoff match, Whatcom County football coaches honored by Seahawks and more

The Sounders are heading back to Seattle with a must-win game on their hands next week.

Local
5 months ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office reaches tentative agreement to relocate

The county council will vote to approve the relocation at its meeting on Nov. 5 and the move is expected to be made as early as summer 2026.

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