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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.

Blue and green Department of Social and Health Services sign mounted on a brick wall in Washington state.
Local
4 weeks ago
Thousands of state residents affected in data breach by former DSHS employee

The compromised information included names, dates of birth and social security numbers among other personal information.

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Community Events
4 weeks ago
Bellingham hosting watch parties for US knockout match Wednesday

The official Fan Zone watch party at the waterfront starts at 1 p.m. with a Seattle-hosted match before the U.S. plays at 5.

Crime
4 weeks ago
Bellingham woman with DOC warrant arrested in connection to stolen car, assault

The woman had previously been found guilty in an attempted armed robbery at a 7-Eleven.

Baseball player sitting on a dugout bench, with a teal headband and Nintendo patch on his navy jersey, examining his hands momentarily.
Northwest Sports
4 weeks ago
Northwest Sports Update: M’s back home after road meltdown, Bells just miss early playoff ticket, Germany falls in knockouts and more

The Mariners have fallen below .500 and out of the division lead for the first time in over a month.

Crime
4 weeks ago
Bellingham man accused of intentionally setting fire to his Barkley Village apartment

Witnesses extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived, no one was injured.

Local
4 weeks ago
South Whatcom Fire Authority to limit emergency response outside jurisdiction

Response times could rise around Lake Whatcom, Lookout Mountain, Chuckanut Mountain and parts of Galbraith Mountain.

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Local
1 month ago
Affordable housing development opens for families near Bellis Fair Mall

Additional housing for seniors will be available when Phase 2 of the project ends in spring 2027.

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Elections
1 month ago
Signatures submitted for rental price fixing initiative in Bellingham

If the signatures are verified, the initiative would be placed on the November general election ballot.

Road construction in a rural area with a long wooden formwork trench and workers installing materials under a blue sky.
Traffic
1 month ago
James Street closure in King Mountain extended through July 10

Crews have encountered some unexpected challenges while completing work for a new multi-use trail.

Local
1 month ago
Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark

It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.

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