Casey Martin
Reporter
About
Casey Martin is a reporter who covers everything from political protests to electric scooters. He is almost always out in the field where the news happens. Casey has reported on extremism, homelessness, politics, and Seattle’s nightlife. He got his start in radio at KBCS Community Radio in Bellevue and is a proud graduate of the Transom Traveling Workshop on Catalina Island. Casey joined KUOW in 2015.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: he/him
Professional Affiliations: Shop Steward, SAG-AFTRA
Stories
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Seattle's viral LGBTQ garlic bread picnic is growing bigger — and pricier to host
A local Pride event drew hundreds of people together this month in Seattle. What started as a humble picnic three years ago has grown into a viral gathering. But now organizers are having trouble keeping up with the popularity.
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Want to see hundreds of baby herons? Go to King County's busiest dog park
Typically when you spot a great blue heron in Western Washington, you see one flying or fishing alone. But in Redmond, though, a huge group of herons have picked an unusual place to nest.
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Sound Transit board shelves Ballard extension, saves South Seattle stations
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DOJ launches investigation into Washington's trans policies in prison
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Washington state has violated the rights of female prisoners housed with transgender women.
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Bellevue man charged with murder in stabbing death of UW student
A 31-year-old Bellevue man has been criminally charged in connection with the murder of a University of Washington student last week.
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Seattle Police to Seahawks fans: ‘Keep the partying on the ground’
Seattle Police are reminding football fans to celebrate safely this weekend during the Super Bowl. That means no drunk driving and no climbing century-old structures.
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Seattle hospital workers mourn Alex Pretti, nurse killed by Border Patrol in Minneapolis
Dozens of nurses and staff at Seattle's Harborview Medical Center held a vigil Monday evening for Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old man shot and killed in Minneapolis on Saturday during ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Washington seeks $21 million in FEMA aid to rebuild after record flooding
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is requesting $21.3 million from the federal government for disaster relief after December’s record river flooding. The money would help people in counties and tribal nations repair and rebuild.
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Front Page: SPD’s ICE policy, Wilson wants to fix the l8 bus, Seahawks demolish 49ers
At the start of every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.
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A Seattle fourth-grader and his family self-deport to Guatemala
A Seattle elementary school student left for Guatemala late Wednesday night. His family is self-deporting to avoid federal immigration police. Teachers in Seattle are calling on the school district to better protect students like him.