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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.

Education
4 months ago
Bellingham Public Schools to cut roughly 60 positions, won’t close elementary schools in 2026

The district says it’s facing a $7.5 million budget deficit for the next school year.

Government
4 months ago
Skagit County approves relicensing agreement with Seattle City Light

Under the proposed settlement, City Light would pledge nearly $980 million to build fish passage over the dams it operates.

Traffic
4 months ago
Crews continue to clear debris on NB I-5 south of Bellingham, still no timeline for reopening

WSDOT says there haven’t been any impacts to SB I-5, but travelers may notice some temporary fencing as a precaution to keep more rocks from reaching the road. 

Local
4 months ago
Diesel fuel prices reach record high in Whatcom County amid national spike

The average price for regular gas is about 25 cents off from the county’s all-time high.

Crime
4 months ago
Co-founder of Bellingham Naked Bike Ride arrested on suspicion of possessing explicit images of children

Zachary Robertson has pleaded not guilty to all charges and has a trial scheduled for late April.

Business
4 months ago
Award-winning pizza, wine shop in downtown Bellingham closes

The pizza and wine spot garnered high praise in less than two years after opening.

Government
4 months ago
Deadline extended to apply for state aid from December flooding

Affected households could be eligible for up to $1,100 to cover urgent needs.

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