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
1 year ago
AG Ferguson files petition to prevent release of Whatcom County sex offender

The man is set to be released on Sept. 5, but the Attorney General’s Office claims he is too violent to be released from prison.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/3/24

A Whatcom County native won big at the Paris Paralympics over the weekend.

Local
1 year ago
Prescribed burn in San Juan County set to take place in the coming days

The prescribed burn may begin as soon as Wednesday, Sept. 4 just five miles southeast of Friday Harbor.

Local
1 year ago
Port of Bellingham receives $2.8 million grant to electrify shipping terminal

The grant will go towards the Port of Bellingham’s current modernization project.

Local
1 year ago
SUN Bucks application deadline approaches

The state says more than 580,000 Washington children have already received nearly $69 million in food benefits this summer

Education
1 year ago
Mount Vernon School District reaches agreement with paraeducators union, announces school start date

The district says, despite the agreement, it’s not starting classes on Friday, Aug. 30, in order to honor the ratification timeline with the union. 

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 8/29/24

The Seahawks may be without a key defensive back for the start of their season.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Recall issued for milk produced by Arlington creamery as tests find E. coli in product

Jim’s Jerseys raw milk was sold at the farm store and various retail outlets across western Washington, including the Community Food Co-op in Bellingham and Cost Cutter in Blaine.

Crime
1 year ago
Woman sentenced to one year of federal supervision for assaulting toddler on flight to Seattle

Several passengers witnessed the woman hitting, kicking and shaking the toddler who was seated next to her.

Education
1 year ago
Superintendent’s Office announces new classroom cellphone policies for students in Washington

The Superintendent’s Office is aiming for school districts to form a plan for restricting cell phone and smart device use in classes by the start of the 2025-26 school year. 

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