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.

Traffic
1 year ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Part of Mount Baker Highway to be temporarily closed for maintenance

WSDOT crews will be doing early winter maintenance east of Glacier from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3.

Weather
1 year ago
Gale warning for marine waters issued in Whatcom County

The NWS warns all vessel operators who will be on the water to operate with caution.

Traffic
1 year ago
WSDOT announces upcoming on and off-ramp closure at Slater Road in Ferndale

Signed detours will be in place to guide drivers around the closures. 

Local
1 year ago
Washington changes license plate manufacturing process to address shortage

New plates will be non-embossed to save on manual labor until the shortage is over.

Education
1 year ago
Budget error threatens to pull over $28 million from Washington colleges

The loss of funding would likely lead to hiring freezes or layoffs, delays to new programs and the possible closure of existing programs.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/25/24

The Mariners kept what slim playoffs hopes they had alive this afternoon.

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

A new Bells coach, two Seattle teams fight for their season and more drama in the Pac-12.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Salmon fishing limited in San Juans for final week of the season

The new one-catch limit will be in effect from Monday, Sept. 23 through the end of the season on Sunday, Sept. 29.

Community Events
1 year ago
Procession to be held for young Lynden Marine

23-year-old Kevin Axcel Antonio-Jose served for nearly five years of active service as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/20/24

Tune into The Zone’s Friday Night Lights coverage starting at 3 pm on KPUG