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.

Northwest Sports
2 weeks ago
Northwest Sports Update: Messi comes to Seattle, Seahawks’ unveil new unis, a blockbuster trade in the NFL and more

The Sounders will host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup Championship on Sunday.

Government
2 weeks ago
Bellingham’s effort to expand city limits denied by city council

The area in question, known as the Northern Heights neighborhood, houses roughly 700 people and Whatcom Fire Station 12.

Local
2 weeks ago
Bellingham’s newest tiny home village opens to the public

North Haven contains 19 new tiny home units, in addition to 23 more that were brought in from the old Unity Village in Fairhaven.

Northwest Sports
2 weeks ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners win rubber match against Padres, Sounders eye Leagues Cup championship appearance and more

The Sounders are looking for revenge against the LA Galaxy in the Leagues Cup semifinals tonight.

Obituaries
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County government pioneer, public servant Shirley Van Zanten dies

According to her obituary, Van Zanten was key in preserving public land across the county such as Teddy Bear Cove and Canyon Lake Community Forest.

Government
2 weeks ago
New potential Bellingham sales tax would help bolster criminal justice services

It comes as Bellingham is currently facing a $10 million budget deficit, which the city says would fall to $6 million if the new tax is approved.

Northwest Sports
2 weeks ago
Northwest Sports Update: Cal sets HR record for catchers, Seahawks end preseason with loss, the Storms’ buzzer-beater win and more

No catcher has hit more home runs than Cal Raleigh has this season, with still over a month to go.

Local
2 weeks ago
Main parking lot at Bellingham Airport closed through early September for upgrades

Travelers should keep in mind that parking reservations aren’t available at the airport until the upgrades are finished. 

Health and Wellness
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County issues warning of radioactive-contaminated shrimp sold in state

The product was sold between July 17 and Aug. 8 under the brand names Sand Bar, Best Yet, Arctic Shores, Great American and First Street.