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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.

Northwest Sports
2 weeks ago
Friday Night Lights in Lynden, Lions volleyball edges Sehome in thriller, Hawks fall in Denver, Sonics steam slows and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Zone’s Friday Night Lights pregame show is live at Lynden High School for tonight’s game against Burlington on KPUG.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Bellingham woman accused of manslaughter arrested in separate investigation into drug ring

Kim Ribble is scheduled to go to trial in early November for the overdose death of Ferndale resident Evan Parberry.

Business
2 weeks ago
WA’s paid leave premium rate will increase to 1.2% in 2027

Paid family and medical leave benefits are mainly funded by employees.

Government
2 weeks ago
Citizens panel looks to deny pay raise for Gov. Ferguson

Ferguson currently earns the 7th-highest annual salary of any U.S. governor.

Local
2 weeks ago
Police searching for missing Lummi Nation teen last seen in Ferndale

It’s the second time 13-year-old Victoria Mervine has been reported missing in the past month.

Health and Wellness
2 weeks ago
PeaceHealth’s chief executive in Whatcom County announces retirement

Chuck Prosper was critical to the ongoing expansion of St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Grand jury indicts Bellingham resident accused of assisting in B.C. school shooting

30-year-old Melody Bryant has not yet entered a plea and, if convicted, faces up to life in prison.

Local
2 weeks ago
Lighthouse Mission names Alvin Helms as president and CEO

Helms has served in an interim role since former CEO Hans Erchinger-Davis stepped down in June.

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Business
2 weeks ago
Washington’s unemployment rate falls for third straight month

The promising news came despite job losses in the public sector, along with private education and health service industries.