Casey Martin
Reporter
About
Casey Martin is a general assignment reporter who has covered everything from political protests to electric scooters. He is almost always out in the field where the news happens. Casey has reported on extremism, houselessness, 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.
Location: Seattle and the Eastside
Languages Spoken: English
Stories
-
Seattle Mayor Durkan calls for more officers after string of deadly shootings
After multiple fatal shootings around Seattle that left at least five people dead, Mayor Jenny Durkan said that the city must support its police officers to keep up with the pace of crime. Durkan also highlighted new legislation she’s proposed to curb gun violence.
-
KUOW Newsroom
Two Seattle police officers trespassed at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, oversight office finds
An Office of Police Accountability investigation into six Seattle Police officers who attended President Donald Trump's “Stop the Steal” rally found that two officers broke the law and violated police policy when they trespassed outside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. A third officer may have also trespassed, based on a review of maps outlining restricted areas and officer interviews, but the police accountability office could not meet its burden of proof.
-
KUOW Newsroom
Looking back at Seattle's CHOP, one year later
It’s been one year since people in Seattle protesting police violence marched to the East Police Precinct - and found Seattle Police all but abandoned the area. What remained was a protest zone that garnered national attention.
-
KUOW Newsroom
Seattle suburbs crack down on homeless camping with fines and jail time
Homelessness has become more visible in Seattle suburbs during the pandemic, and these cities have rushed in recent weeks to pass public camping bans. Many of these new ordinances come with jail time.
-
KUOW Newsroom
PHOTOS: A burlesque co-op forms as dancers step out of lockdown
After more than a year without live, in-door audiences, arts venues around Seattle continue to struggle because of the pandemic. But one group of burlesque performers have teamed up to create a new co-op and performance space.
-
KUOW Newsroom
Seattle removes Capitol Hill tent encampment that grew during pandemic
The city of Seattle began removing dozens of tents surrounding Miller Playfield in east Capitol Hill on Friday morning. The tent encampment sat directly next to Meany Middle school and had grown significantly during the pandemic, up to over thirty tents by Friday.
-
KUOW Newsroom
The politics of Seattle's housing crisis
Seattle voters have some homework to do: They will need to study up on a measure now gaining strength that will probably appear on the November ballot. The measure would provide shelter, housing, mental health and substance abuse services for folks experiencing homelessness.
-
KUOW Newsroom
People living outside struggle to get on Seattle's housing waitlist as homelessness rises
More people than ever are living outside around Seattle. A recent survey shows a 50% increase in tents since the coronavirus pandemic began. Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office says the city is rapidly expanding shelter bed space, as community groups take on their own efforts to get people inside.
-
KUOW Newsroom
Oh, the heavenly smell of sizzling onions. Seattle street vendors hustle on Mariners Opening Day
Seattle baseball is back - and so are the fans. After last year’s cancelled Opening Day and empty stadiums due to the pandemic, thousands of people were eager to get back to T-Mobile Park Thursday for the Mariners home opener. It was also a long-awaited day for the many nearby street vendors that rely on Ms games and large crowds.
-
KUOW Newsroom
Auburn-area Proud Boy arraigned in federal court for Capitol riot charges
Ethan Nordean, 30, is accused of leading and participating in the January 6th riot on the U.S. Capitol. Nordean, who lives near Auburn, is a self-described “Sergeant of Arms” for the far-right extremist group, Proud boys.