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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.

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Elections
4 months ago
Signatures submitted for rental price fixing initiative in Bellingham

If the signatures are verified, the initiative would be placed on the November general election ballot.

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Traffic
4 months ago
James Street closure in King Mountain extended through July 10

Crews have encountered some unexpected challenges while completing work for a new multi-use trail.

Local
4 months ago
Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark

It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.

Elections
4 months ago
Judge rules in favor of WA, blocks Trump administration from tightening mail-in voting

The president’s executive order requiring states to provide voter registration lists to the federal government was ruled unconstitutional.

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Business
4 months ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops in May

The county added just over a thousand jobs from the previous month.

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Northwest Sports
4 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: US books ticket to knockout round, M’s face Red Sox, Bells notch best win of the season and more

Downtown Bellingham was packed as the US earned back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time since 1930.

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Weather
4 months ago
Temperatures could touch 90 degrees in parts of Whatcom County coming out of weekend

Forecasters warn the warm and dry conditions will increase the risk of brush fires.

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Government
4 months ago
Bellingham drafts permanent ordinance to protect landmark trees

The draft include several changes from the interim ordinance that’s been extended four times.

Outdoors
4 months ago
Goodell Creek Campground temporarily closed due to bear activity

The National Park Service is urging recreationalists to follow proper food storage rules.

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Northwest Sports
4 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Bellingham prepares for US-Australia, M’s blank Orioles in series finale, Storm drop ninth straight and more

There will be two official watch parties in downtown Bellingham Friday when the US plays Australia in Seattle at noon.

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