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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
4 weeks ago
Port of Bellingham lands $23.5 million to rebuild shipping terminal

North Pier upgrades are expected to add port jobs and generate millions in annual economic impact for Whatcom County.

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Dedicated To Service
4 weeks ago
Ferndale’s busiest fire station now staffed 24/7

District leaders expect faster EMS response times in downtown Ferndale and near the freeway.

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Local
4 weeks ago
Rescuers search for missing Canadian hiker in North Cascades

34-year-old Gursimran Singh was last known to be hiking South Twin.

Northwest Sports
4 weeks ago
Northwest Sports Update: US opens knockouts, M’s back in division lead, Kraken free agency moves and more

The US is playing Bosnia-Herzegovina at 5 pm with a chance to advance to the Round of 16 in Seattle.

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Local
4 weeks ago
REPORT: Wages in Whatcom County top national average, trail Skagit

The highest paid professions included management, healthcare practitioners and technical staff followed by computer and math-related jobs.

Local
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County sees slowest population growth in five years

The slowing growth in the county mirrored statewide and national trends.

Northwest Sports
4 weeks ago
Northwest Sports Update: Bells begin second half of season, US gears up for knockout round, Supreme Court bars transgender females in sports and more

The Bells will look to secure one of three playoffs spots left in the North Division over the next month.

Local
4 weeks ago
Washington’s gas tax to rise 2% starting July 1

Drivers in the state will now pay about 75 cents per gallon in state and federal taxes.

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Health and Wellness
4 weeks ago
WA Cares Fund benefits available on July 1 for long-term care support

Most workers in Washington have been paying 0.58% of their paychecks into the fund since 2023.

Environmental
4 weeks ago
Latest water supply update paints murky future for drought conditions in Washington

The state is on track for its third warmest water year on record.

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