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.

Local
6 months ago
Unionized workers at PeaceHealth announce five-day strike

Bargaining representatives for both unions say wages, understaffing and limited time with patients are their critical concerns.

Education
6 months ago
Dept. of Education opens investigation into Washington state Superintendent’s Office

It comes as the Lynden School Board is scheduled to discuss the topic at its meeting on Thursday, May 1.

Education
6 months ago
Student workers at Western protest state budget cuts

Union representatives say the cuts will likely result in higher tuition and threaten the university’s most vulnerable workers.

Local
6 months ago
Lynden school bus driver passes away following traffic accident

No students were on the bus at the time of the accident.

Traffic
6 months ago
Washington State Patrol pilots program to decrease collisions on highways

The technology, called the Safety Cloud, is already used by thousands of agencies nationwide, including some fire departments around the region.

Business
6 months ago
Minimum wage in Bellingham increases $1 on May 1

Starting in 2026, the city minimum wage will be set $2 above the statewide minimum wage on Jan. 1 of each new year.

Lifestyle
6 months ago
Permanent skate park on Bellingham’s waterfront in the works

The city currently runs one skatepark at the Civic Athletic Complex.

Local
6 months ago
Have an upcoming flight? Make sure you have a REAL ID after May 7

Washington state’s standard driver license is not compliant with the law and won’t be accepted by the TSA after May 6.

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