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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Two Everett seniors in critical condition after fentanyl overdose
KUOW's Casey Martin reports the overdoses are part of a growing trend in the area.
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Seattle officials hammer out new plan to address open drug use in the city
KUOW’s Casey Martin reports.
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This Pride Month, Seattle advocates call for more protections for LGBTQ+ youth
Young people who identify as queer or trans are at a greater risk of experiencing homelessness and being victims of violence.
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Unhoused and out of sight on King County's Eastside
Some people experiencing homelessness in King County often try to stay hidden to avoid dealing with police. Outreach workers say that also means these people aren't being connected to support services.
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King County gets new, five-year plan to address homelessness
It took some revising but King County’s Regional Homelessness Authority has a new, five year plan. The Authority’s Governing Committee unanimously approved the plan on Thursday after months of public input.
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Burien animal shelter will clear tent encampment after City Council fails to reach agreement
After the Burien City Council could not come to an agreement about where to direct people living in an undeveloped park, the camp will be cleared by a group that leased the site and has plans to turn it into a dog park.
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Rail workers call for safety improvements in Washington state
Democratic Washington Senator Maria Cantwell said this week that lawmakers need to pass new safety rules to help prevent train derailments and prepare communities in case of railway emergencies. The legislation would also increase penalties for companies that violate federal rail safety statutes.
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Bellevue struggles to open safe parking lot for people living in cars
The City of Bellevue wants to open a parking lot for people experiencing homelessness who live in vehicles. The city has the land and the funding, but can’t find a service provider to run the site.
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Bellevue's safe parking challenges highlight its homelessness crisis
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Seattle-area weather is hot, but the water is still dangerously cold
Extreme heat is in the forecast for the Seattle-area this weekend and early next week. Tempting as it might be to go jump in the lake, local health officials warn that the water isn’t safe yet for swimming