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
7 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/28/25

The opening round of the state basketball tournament tips off tonight.

Government
7 months ago
Whatcom County Council discusses timeline for new jail and behavioral health center

The county is hoping to have a preliminary estimate of the project’s budget in May and finish a capacity study on both facilities.

Health and Wellness
7 months ago
Whatcom County announces dates for free vaccine clinics in 2025

The clinics are walk-in only and vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Government
7 months ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson proposes nearly $4 billion spending cuts to tackle Washington state budget deficit

Gov. Ferguson detailed his plan to address the projected $15 billion budget shortfall during a press conference at the state capitol on Thursday morning.

Local Sports
7 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/27/25

It’s rivalry night for the WWU men when they host Central in a match between two of the hottest teams in the GNAC.

Education
7 months ago
Blaine School District considers merging primary and elementary schools amidst budget cuts

The merger is one of several proposals by the district to address what it expects to be a significant budget deficit.

Local
7 months ago
Lummi Nation mourns the loss of local youth sports coach

Filimone Ifoni Vaiangina, also known as “Coach Mone,” passed away on Friday, Feb. 21 at the age of 32.

Crime
7 months ago
Blaine Sector of U.S. Border Patrol assists ICE agents in recent arrest

The suspect previously spent time in jail for stabbing multiple people during a party at the Glen Echo Community Center in Everson.

Local Sports
7 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/26/25

Here’s why Seahawks fans may be seeing double on the sidelines against a division rival this season.

Government
7 months ago
Bonneville Power Administration cuts roughly 430 jobs

BPA provides over a quarter of the Pacific Northwest’s electric power and operates three-quarters of the region’s power grid.

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