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 Sports
6 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/10/25

Two championship trophies are coming back to Whatcom County after the final weekend of the state basketball tournament.

Government
6 months ago
Whatcom County hires outside consultant in fallout of sexual harrassment settlement

The county council approved a $76,500 contract with Matrix Consulting Group at its meeting on Feb. 25.

Crime
7 months ago
Blaine Police search for street sign thief

Blaine police say multiple street signs have been stolen around Blaine and Birch Bay over the past few nights. The stolen markers include stop and pedestrian crosswalk signs.

Local Sports
7 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/4/25

The state basketball tournament tips off from the SunDome in Yakima tomorrow on KPUG.

Lifestyle
7 months ago
City of Bellingham opens new park in Cordata neighborhood to the public

The park hosts a bamboo play forest, rock climbing structures, benches and a dog waste station.

Local
7 months ago
Former City of Bellingham employees appeal COVID-19 vaccine case in federal court

A U.S. district court judge in Seattle dismissed the case with prejudice on Jan. 21, 2025, meaning that it can’t be brought back to court, but the group appealed the decision last month.

Local
7 months ago
Whatcom County District Court offers Warrant Quash Day on March 5

Whatcom County’s District Court is offering an opportunity for those with a warrant to avoid jail time.

Education
7 months ago
Western Washington University announces additional layoffs amidst $18 million budget deficit

The announcement comes days after Gov. Bob Ferguson proposed a nearly $7.5 million cut to WWU’s funding over the next two years.

Local Sports
7 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/3/25

All eight Whatcom County teams are still standing after the opening round of the state basketball tournament.

Local
7 months ago
YWCA Bellingham to open new shelter in March

The shelter, located near the intersection of Lakeway Drive and Ellis Street, can serve up to 19 women with children ages ten and under, including pregnant women.

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