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.

Crime
9 months ago
Bellingham Police increase DUI patrols in light of recent arrests

The Bellingham Police Department made 40 DUI arrests in January, including one man who led them on a chase through downtown last weekend.

Local
9 months ago
Fentanyl related overdoses rise in Skagit County in first month of 2025

Skagit County EMS is urging the community to call 9-1-1 if they encounter an overdose, administer Naloxone if it’s available and give the victim CPR until first responders arrive.

Local
9 months ago
City of Bellingham approves $150K severe weather shelter funding

The money will go towards running the shelter and comes from the city’s Affordable Housing sales tax.

Local Sports
9 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 1/28/25

High school basketball is back on KPUG for Senior Night at Bellingham High School.

Community Events
9 months ago
Community work party in Bellingham sees encouraging turnout

The volunteers helped remove 10 cubic yards of invasive species and planted 45 native trees and shrubs.

Local Sports
9 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 1/27/25

The Seahawks have announced their new offensive coordinator.

Government
10 months ago
Gov. Ferguson announces protections for children amid national surge in deportations

The announcement comes after Blaine Border Patrol reported that its agents helped arrest six illegal immigrants on Sunday. 

Local Sports
10 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 1/24/25

Pete Carroll has announced his return to the NFL, but it’s not with the Seahawks.

Local
10 months ago
Western Washington University updates policy to protect students from immigration enforcement

University President Sabah Randhawa approved the interim school policy on Friday, Jan. 17.

Government
10 months ago
Seattle judge temporarily blocks President Trump’s end to birthright citizenship

The case is one of five lawsuits being brought by 22 states and a number of immigrants’ rights groups across the country. 

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