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, 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.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: he/him
Professional Affiliations: Shop Steward, SAG-AFTRA
Stories
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A different Thanksgiving this year for Seattle's unsheltered community
People in Seattle experiencing homelessness are also making changes ahead of a pandemic holiday season. The traditional large meals are cancelled, but that’s not stopping the holiday spirit.
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2 sheriff's deputies hospitalized after shooting in Woodinville
The King County Sheriff's Office says two deputies were shot Monday afternoon after responding to a disturbance call at a Woodinville apartment complex. The suspect was shot and killed by the deputies.
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Demonstrators flood Seattle streets after protester hospitalized following arrest
A Seattle group that holds nightly marches in the city is returning to Capitol Hill Friday night, two days after a protester was taken to the hospital after being arrested by Seattle Police. The 30-year-old Kelsey “Kel” Murphy-Duford is currently in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center.
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They spent their summers at protests, now it's time to vote
This summer thousands of teens and young adults marched in the streets for racial justice. It came after three and half years of youth demonstrations: students walking out of school for the climate crisis, high schoolers demanding gun reform, and countless protests against President Donald Trump. Now these same young people are organized for their next big move: voting in their first presidential election.
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Preaching peace, but preparing for unrest: Left and right leaders share same fears
Heading into to an Election Day fraught with anxiety and uncertainty, voices on both the political left and right say they don’t want to see violence – regardless of the election’s outcome.
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'In a hurry,' Washington state voters race to drop boxes two weeks ahead of Election Day
Drop boxes are open, and people around Washington state are out voting early. In King County, we are already seeing signs of record early turnout in a year marked by a lot of Election Day anxiety.
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Signed, sealed, delivered: A guide to voting by mail in King County
Washington state has been voting by mail for about a decade, so this year's general election should be smooth-sailing. If this is your first time voting or you need a refresher on how to do it, here's a step-by-step guide.
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Seattle City Council overrides mayor's veto on police budget cuts
The Seattle City Council voted Tuesday to approve cuts to the Seattle Police Department budget that Mayor Jenny Durkan vetoed last month.
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King County en route to see record number of shootings in 2020
This year, Seattle will likely a set record number of shootings in the city. King County is also seeing the considerable spike in gun-related incidents.
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Seattle reacts to Chief Carmen Best's exit from the police department
Chief Carmen Best will leave the Seattle Police Department on September 2, after nearly 30 years of service in the city. She is the city's first Black female police chief. Her decision to leave comes as a shock, both to some of her longtime supporters and sharpest critics. It also comes amid tensions between the City Council, city leaders, and ongoing protests for racial justice.