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 Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/19/24

A beloved coach who made his debut over the summer is leaving Bellingham.

Elections
1 year ago
Washington state attorney general candidates to go head-to-head in debate

Fox 13 will televise and livestream Thursday’s debate, which starts at 8:00 p.m.

Local
1 year ago
Shellfish growing areas expand in Portage Bay following improved clean water tests

The Lummi Natural Resources Department said in a statement that the change marks a “positive milestone” in their efforts to improve water quality.

Local
1 year ago
Mayor Kim Lund addresses growing homeless encampments in Bellingham

The mayor of Bellingham says the city has created an internal team to give more attention to the two encampments and prevent new ones from growing.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/18/24

A new pro basketball team is coming to the Pacific Northwest, but it’s not the one Seattle fans were hoping for.

Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Whidbey SAR rescues injured hiker in Cascade Mountains

It was the 21st rescue mission of the year for Whidbey’s Naval Air Station search and rescue team.

Business
1 year ago
Bellingham City Council voices opposition to grocery mega-merger

The Bellingham City Council voted unanimously as the merger poses concerns over reduced competition and potential price hikes among other issues.

Government
1 year ago
Gov. Inslee issues $1.5 million in emergency funding to San Juan Island ferries

The short-term funding will support the services through next spring.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham City Council moves forward on shelter protection area in downtown Bellingham

The shelter protection ordinance would ban all camping, sitting or sleeping on the sidewalk and living in vehicles in this area.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/17/24

A major development has been announced just ahead of the Seahawks’ game against the Dolphins.