Podcast appearances and mentions of Jason Upton

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk and Jason Upton talk to US Representative Rick Larsen about the state of politics and the economy in the United States.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Walk and Roll Bellingham board member Robin Thomas about the city's recent decision to reduce speed limits in several phases over the next three years and why the decision was made.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Tara Sundin and Darby Galligan with the City of Bellingham's Planning Department about the city's designation as an official fan zone during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what events the community should be on the lookout for, including how to track down one of the coveted Bellingham soccer scarves.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Pickford Film Center Program Director Melissa Tamminga about the recent success of horror movies Obsession and Backrooms, the theater's introduction to the Bleak Week film festival, what summer blockbuster releases are on her radar and more.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Port of Bellingham Executive Director Tiffany DeSimone about her recent appointment to the position, being the first woman to hold the job, what her priorities are, what projects the Port has on the horizon, her thoughts on the upcoming commission expansion.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks with local author Carl Crouse about his new book titled "A Flood of Emotions: In the Path of the Nooksack River and the December 2025 Flood."

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Jenny Hagemann and Nathalie Wagler with the Downtown Bellingham Partnership about the 2026 lineup for Downtown Sounds and what's new to this summer's event.

KPUG's Allan Fee and Jason Upton broadcast live from Marine Park in Fairhaven with coverage from the finish line of the 2026 Ski to Sea Race.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Ski to Sea Race Director Aurielle Buermann about the upcoming 2026 race, what's different this year, the best ways to watch, the new Fairhaven after-party, how many volunteers are still needed and much more.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan about the current trends we're seeing with gas prices, what developments with the Iran War to look out for that could affect prices, the possibility of suspending the federal gas tax and how much that would be and more.

Worship is a living conversation with a God who still sings, speaks, and responds. When we become active worshippers, expression explodes and there is no limit on what God can do. A life that makes God real is the greatest witness we can carry.   Listen in now to hear Life Center Church's latest Sunday message from Guest Speaker Jason Upton.   ⛪️ Connect with us ⛪️  https://www.lifecenternyc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lifecenternyc/  

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with TVW's Mike McClanahan about his main takeaways from the 2026 legislative session in Olympia, including the millionaire's tax, new rules for sheriffs and police chiefs, which failed bills we'll be seeing again in the future and much more.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Save Family Farming Executive Director Ben Tindall about the group's warning of a surge in immigration arrests at farms across the state.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to BlueBridge Alliance CEO Brian Spracklen about a new program the organization is helping to launch in partnership with Ferndale Police where officers can offer financial assistance to community members in need of short-term help.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with FEMA regional spokesperson John Harrison about how flood survivors from Whatcom and Skagit counties can get federal assistance following December's historic flooding.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Opportunity Council Executive Director Greg Winter about his decision to retire before reflecting on his career with the nonprofit and how it's grown over the years to address homelessness in northwest Washington.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Boundary Bay Law immigration attorney Nicholas Berning about the surge in applications for dual citizenship he's seen since Canada changed its laws in December 2025 to make it easier for U.S. residents to prove their Canadian citizenship.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism President and CEO Dylan Deane-Boyle about how FIFA World Cup games in Seattle and Vancouver will impact how many visitors we see in Whatcom County this summer.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Lynden School District Superintendent David VanderYacht about the district's capital levy on the April special election ballot to fund school improvements across the district, before getting an update on where plans stand for the new Lynden High School that has been rejected by voters three separate times.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Laura Chouinard with the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program about the program's urgent need for volunteers.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks with Whatcom County Facilities Manager Rob Ney about the county's decision to switch the location of the new jail from LaBounty Drive in Ferndale to Hannegan Road in Bellingham.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with WSDOT's David Rasbach to get the latest on the landslide blocking northbound I-5 south of Bellingham.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Allison Pfeiffer, associate professor with Western Washington University's Geology Department, about the concept of 100-year flood plains, why flood events have been happening so frequently in recent years, why the Nooksack River may be more prone to flooding and much more.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Tulip Town farmer Steve Johnson about the early bloom for the Skagit Valley Tulip Fest.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Bellingham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Greg Baker about what's behind the district's declining enrollment, what the latest projections are, how the district will adjust its plans moving forward and much more

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to KGMI Jason Upton and Allan Fee and gets an update from Mariners spring training in Peoria, AZ.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with former owner of the Northern Light Pat Grubb to talk about the publication's sale, how it took a miracle to keep open, what's next for the paper, why it's valuable for communities like Blaine/Birch Bay and more.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Bellingham Public Schools Board of Directors President Scott Ritchey about an op-ed written by board members regarding state funding for public schools.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Pickford Film Center Program Director Melissa Tamminga about the 2026 Oscars nominations, what films Pickford is showing to accompany the upcoming Academy Awards, what other series Pickford is hosting soon and more.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to GasBuddy petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan about what's behind the recent spike in gas prices around Whatcom County and the West Coast as a whole.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Deb Slater with the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office about the agency's Community Academy this spring.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks with Washington State Department of Ecology's Adjudication Manager Robin McPherson about where we're at in the Nooksack adjudication process in Whatcom County and what water users need to know, before clearing up some potential areas of confusion surrounding the complex, years-long process.

On this episode of the CityLight Podcast, Pastor Bo delivers a timely and countercultural word for 2026: faith doesn’t hustle—it rests. Drawing from a moment of worship in Belize sparked by Jason Upton’s “Jacob’s Dream,” Pastor Bo unpacks the story of Jacob as the blueprint for modern striving—until God breaks his self-sufficiency and teaches him to lean. Anchored in Psalm 127, this message reframes rest as active trust, where fruitfulness flows not from frantic effort but from peace-filled obedience.  This episode calls us to make 2026 the year of choosing the “one thing”: sitting at Jesus’ feet and letting God put His super on our natural.(00:00) Faith Lists Without Being Ruled by the List(04:50) Kindness, Timing, and Setting Up the Message(08:19) Wrestling God, the “Crutch,” and Learning to Lean(15:46) The Highest Level of Faith Is Rest(24:38) Rest from Religious Striving(37:09) Scriptures for Rest(42:39) Gideon, Elijah, and the Strength That Comes Through Rest(51:34) Praying into 2026https://citylightnyc.com/ 

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to San Juan County Manager Jessica Hudson about the county's final, two-year report on its 32-hour work week pilot project and why it decided to make it the standard moving forward, as the first county in Washington to do so.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks to KNKX Public Radio and Cascade PBS reporter Nate Sanford about his latest story detailing the City of Bellingham's use of artificial intelligence chatbots. The story prompted the city to launch an independent investigation into the allegations of bid rigging by a city staffer.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Port of Bellingham Commissioner Michael Shepard about his decision to run for state senate and what he wants to focus on in his campaign before getting updates on key business from within the Port.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Dr. Laurie Trautman, director of Western Washington University's Border Policy Research Institute, about the latest trends in border crossings from B.C. to Whatcom County, where cross-border relations stand at the end of 2025, how it's impacting local businesses, what to look for in the new year and more.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) Community Relations Director Maureen McCarthy about increased bus fares that will take effect in fall 2026.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Ashley Butenschoen from the Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group about the nonprofit's efforts to help victims of historic flooding in Everson, Nooksack and Sumas, what the extent of the damage was and how the community can help.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Sumas Mayor Bruce Bosch about the state of the town after it got the brunt of historic flooding in Whatcom County, including where residents can seek shelter, where the town goes from here, what the community can do to help and more.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Ben Tindall, Executive Director of Whatcom County-based Save Family Farming, about local farmers' and ranchers' reactions to the Trump administration's announcement that it plans to quadruple its imports of beef from Argentina.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen about his thoughts on the bill that ended the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the residual effects that are still being resolved, what his attention is turning to and more.

KGMI's Jason Upton is joined by Sam Daum with the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center to talk about the organization's 22nd annual Peace Builder Awards, celebrating the good news going on around the community.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to longtime Glacier resident Jan Eskola about problems the community is experiencing with its mail services.

Stories For Us All - In this episode Paul concludes his conversation with Jason Upton as he conveys the story of how he and his five-year-old son wrote a song togetherInto the Sky by Jason Upton used with permissionIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Barry Buchanan, candidate for the Whatcom County Council's At-Large Position A.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Misty Flowers, candidate for the Whatcom County Council's At-Large Position A.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Jessica Rienstra, candidate for the Whatcom County Council's District 3 position.

Stories For Us All - In this episode Paul continues his conversation with Jason Upton as he tells the story of reaching out to his biological mother"Home to Me" by Jason Upton used with permissionIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Stories For Us All - In this episode Paul talks to singer/songwriter Jason Upton about what inspired him to write "Write Every Day Down""Write Every Day Down" used with permissionIntro Music by: Luke Dimond