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.

Crime
5 months ago
Contracted employee at Whatcom County Jail accused of smuggling drugs into facility

Corrections deputies found outside contraband last month that had been smuggled into some of the inmates’ rooms.

Local
5 months ago
Mt. Baker Ski Area president steps down, third generation board member takes her place

Gwyn Howat says she’s stepping back after finishing up her 34th year at the mountain.

Government
5 months ago
Funding for Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library” cut from Washington state budget

The Imagination Library has one local program with United Way of Whatcom County and several other partners in Skagit and San Juan counties.

Local
5 months ago
Unionized workers at PeaceHealth announce five-day strike

Bargaining representatives for both unions say wages, understaffing and limited time with patients are their critical concerns.

Education
5 months ago
Dept. of Education opens investigation into Washington state Superintendent’s Office

It comes as the Lynden School Board is scheduled to discuss the topic at its meeting on Thursday, May 1.

Education
5 months ago
Student workers at Western protest state budget cuts

Union representatives say the cuts will likely result in higher tuition and threaten the university’s most vulnerable workers.

Local
5 months ago
Lynden school bus driver passes away following traffic accident

No students were on the bus at the time of the accident.

Traffic
5 months ago
Washington State Patrol pilots program to decrease collisions on highways

The technology, called the Safety Cloud, is already used by thousands of agencies nationwide, including some fire departments around the region.

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