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
Lawmakers in Olympia move forward with new reckless driving and littering bills

Both bills now return to the House for votes on the amended versions before heading to the governor’s desk. 

Education
7 months ago
WWU Board of Trustees approves new “socially responsible investing” policy

The objectives were part of an agreement between university administrators and students that ended a two-week long encampment protest in May 2024.

Government
7 months ago
Mount Vernon institutes hiring freeze amidst multimillion-dollar budget shortfall

Mayor Pete Donovan made the announcement in an email to city employees on Thursday, April 10.

Northwest Sports
7 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Storm draft French sensation, Kraken play season finale, Mariners hit the road and more

The Seattle Storm came out of the WNBA Draft with an international sensation to bolster their frontcourt.

Business
7 months ago
Bellingham Cold Storage to be acquired by Michigan-based warehouse giant

BCS has occupied space on the Bellingham Waterfront since 1946 and supports roughly 1,200 year-round jobs.

Lifestyle
7 months ago
Ski to Sea not worried about snow this year, final deadline for refunds is April 15

My Bellingham Now will be providing live coverage of the race on May 25 in tandem with KGMI from the starting line at Mount Baker to the finish line in Fairhaven. 

Northwest Sports
7 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners sweep, Storm on the clock and Kraken wind down

The Mariners have won four straight coming off their best series of the season.

Government
7 months ago
FEMA denies state’s request for disaster relief funds from bomb cyclone

According to the governor’s office, the storm caused an estimated $34 million in damage to public highways, public utilities and electrical grids in Washington state.

Lifestyle
7 months ago
Whatcom Museum hosts second annual LEGO competition

Winners will be announced by judges and local LEGO icons Brad Bergman and Mike Tarrant at the museum’s Free First Friday on May 2.

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