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
Languages: English
Pronouns: he/him
Stories
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Seattle students walk out of class to demand peace in Gaza
High schoolers from across the Puget Sound region walked out of class on Tuesday, protesting the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
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Seattle has a long road ahead to eliminate all traffic deaths by 2030
Seattle city leaders say they want to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. But with some collisions still on the rise, it’s unclear if the city can make that goal.
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New Seattle apartment opens with promise to ‘end Native homelessness in King County’
A new five-story apartment building has opened on Lake City Way in northeast Seattle for adults experiencing chronic homelessness. The complex is the fourth housing development to open in the last few years for Native adults who struggle to find stable housing.
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Short on staff and ships, can Washington's new ferry chief navigate out of troubled waters?
Steve Nevey said his job is to take the state’s beleaguered ferry system into the post-pandemic future. Washington State Ferries has struggled for years to maintain reliable service with broken boats and staff shortages.
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$1B for sidewalks, bike lanes, and road repairs: Seattle transportation levy ahead
Seattle needs hundreds of miles of new sidewalks, bike lanes, and road repairs. This week the mayor introduced his draft proposal for a transportation levy to fund projects for the next nine years.
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Covid isolation reduced to 24 hours in Washington state
Washington’s Department of Health announced Monday that people experiencing covid symptoms only need to isolate for 24-hours or until their health improves. Previous guidelines from the state and CDC recommended people stay home for at least five days to stop the spread of the disease.
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After years of waiting, Seattle is getting two new dog parks. They each cost more than $1 million
Seattle dog owners rejoice: the city is about to get a pair of new, off-leash dog parks. After more than a year conducting studies, holding public hearings, and posting online surveys, the off-leash dog parks could maybe be here soonish.
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Higher salaries? Subsidized housing? What will it take for Seattle to recruit and retain more police?
Facing staffing shortages, Seattle Police gave an update on officer recruitment and retention to the City Council’s Public Safety Committee on Tuesday. SPD says they’ve lost hundreds of officers in recent years despite extensive recruiting and advertising.
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King County leaders say they have new plans to fight the opioid crisis. But when?
On Monday, members from the King County Council and public health announced plans to help people who are addicted to dangerous drugs like opioids. None of the plans involve new funding and it’s uncertain when they might materialize.
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In dire times, Seattle area pet owners turn to local foster care program
An unexpected emergency like losing a job, or a home can mean all sorts of disruption. It can also leave people unable to take care of a pet. But there's help available in the Seattle area.