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.

Health and Wellness
5 months ago
Whatcom County air quality receives mixed ratings from American Lung Association

The Northwest Clean Air Agency attributes that grade to high levels of wildfire smoke in the three summers covered by the report.

Crime
5 months ago
Lynden Police respond to RV fire at construction company

Lynden Police says no injuries were reported during the fire.

Government
5 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs tax relief law for Washington farmers in agritourism

The bill applies to farms where agritourism is a secondary activity and uses less than 20% of the land.

Outdoors
5 months ago
WDFW opens Chinook fishing on Skagit River

The announcement comes days before fishing at lowland lakes around the state opens on Saturday, April 26.

Local
5 months ago
One deceased, one rescued from boating accident near San Juan Island

The Coast Guard is reminding people to always wear a life jacket, carry a working marine radio and stay up to date on weather conditions before they venture out into the water. 

Education
5 months ago
University of Washington students and recent graduates have visas revoked

The university says no specific reasoning has been given but doesn’t believe the cancellations to be related to activism.

Local
5 months ago
Lynden City Council votes to repeal water fluoridation program

The city council voted 5-2 on Monday night to repeal a 1959 ordinance that began the city’s fluoridation program.

Northwest Sports
5 months ago
Northwest Sports: Mariners head to Fenway, Kraken continue offseason of changes, WWU softball honored for dominant sweep and more

The 10th nationally ranked Vikings dominated Central Washington in their four-game series.

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