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.

Government
7 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs new law to expand Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption program

Over 50 jurisdictions across the state currently take part in it, including Bellingham and Ferndale, but the new law will expand the program to more cities and counties.

Education
7 months ago
WWU joins nationwide pushback against president’s orders on higher education

Colleges from around the country are criticizing “unprecedented” overreach by the Trump administration.

Local
7 months ago
Annual dry dock outage cuts Lummi Island ferry service until May

During that time, there will pedestrian-only ferry service between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.

Northwest Sports
7 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks draft o-line, Mariners back at home, fishing season in Whatcom and more

The Seahawks got some much-needed help in the trenches in the first round yesterday.

Traffic
7 months ago
Section of Chuckanut Drive to remain closed without definite timeline

WSDOT says engineers are continuing to assess the damage but have faced safety challenges.

Local
7 months ago
Whatcom County unemployment rate shows decline during March

Skagit County also saw its unemployment rate drop in March.

Health and Wellness
7 months ago
Whatcom County air quality receives mixed ratings from American Lung Association

The Northwest Clean Air Agency attributes that grade to high levels of wildfire smoke in the three summers covered by the report.

Crime
7 months ago
Lynden Police respond to RV fire at construction company

Lynden Police says no injuries were reported during the fire.

Government
7 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs tax relief law for Washington farmers in agritourism

The bill applies to farms where agritourism is a secondary activity and uses less than 20% of the land.

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