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
1 year ago
Nonprofits in Whatcom and Skagit Counties receive over $70k in funding from Puget Sound Energy

The Puget Sound Energy Foundation announced on Wednesday, Aug 14 that it’s awarding $500,000 in grants to 89 nonprofits around Washington as part of its 2024 community grant program.

Crime
1 year ago
Blaine police searching for reckless motorbike rider

Anyone with information on the biker is being asked to contact Blaine Police by calling 360-332-6769. 

Crime
1 year ago
Person of interest identified following fatal fire in Concrete

Mount Vernon Police say 49-year-old Jason M. Birman is known to frequent both Whatcom and Skagit counties.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 8/14/24

Read more to find how you can watch the Bells’ North Division Championship game in Wenatchee tonight.

Tribal News
1 year ago
Proposed legislation aims to fight opioid crisis and increase Tribal jurisdiction

Lummi Nation Chairman Anthony Hillaire says Tribes have been urging Congress for years to restore their jurisdiction over non-tribal drug dealers who are harming their communities.

Local
1 year ago
WTA proposes two new waterfront bus routes through downtown Bellingham

The interim routes would give WTA a baseline to build a more expanded service, which it’s aiming to launch in about a year.

Crime
1 year ago
Human trafficking victims rescued from Bellingham business near elementary school

The business, 33 Mansion Mental Massage Spa, is located across the street from Carl Cozier Elementary.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham City Council approves ordinance to require locked mailboxes for rental properties

The ordinance requires property owners to install locked mailboxes for their tenants by Jan. 1, 2025.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 8/13/24

The Bells are headed to Wenatchee for the North Division Championship tomorrow.

Local
1 year ago
Temporary bridge closure adds to traffic impacts near Deming

The bridge closure is expected to last through the end of September. 

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