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.

Farm
7 months ago
Threat of ICE arrests creates culture of fear among farm workers in Whatcom County

Local farmers are warning that our food system is being threatened by a mishandling of the federal crackdown on immigration.

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

The Mariners’ kept up their scorching offense in the fifth game of spring training.

Government
7 months ago
Several proposed bills pushed aside in Olympia, including a new state flag

The dead bills have bit the dust as the final day for fiscal bills approaches on Feb. 28.

Crime
7 months ago
Two suspected fentanyl dealers arrested in Bellingham following months-long investigation

The two were pulled over in Bellingham and deputies found roughly a kilo of fentanyl powder inside a suitcase.

Local Sports
7 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/24/25

First-round matchups are set for the eight Whatcom County teams that are moving on to the state basketball tournament.

Education
7 months ago
Whatcom Community College to bring on new president in May

The new president will take over for Dr. Kathi Hiyane-Brown, who is set to retire on March 1 following 18 years with the college.

Tribal News
7 months ago
Washington State Patrol joins Lummi Nation Police in searching for missing elder

WSP now joins Lummi Nation Police, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI in searching for her.

Local
7 months ago
Fake social media account trolls Bellingham city councilmember on YouTube

The fake account posted inflammatory comments under the councilmember’s name.

Local Sports
7 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/21/25

The 3x defending state champion Lynden boys are fighting to keep their season alive tomorrow night on KGMI.

Education
7 months ago
Western Washington University reacts to Trump administration’s directive to end DEI programs

The U.S. Dept. of Education says any schools that are found to be out of compliance with the order by the end of the February could lose federal funding.

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