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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Business
This 18-year-old is charging $750 per hour to plow snow. He can't keep up with calls.
David Holston bet Seattleites wouldn't be ready for all this snow. So he drove here from Idaho and is making $50,000 this week.
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Arts & Life
Seattle hears snow forecast, descends on grocery stores like the apocalypse is coming
At the Safeway in the University District, salt was completely sold out. “And it’s not just the rock salt,” said Steve Bailey, who was stocking shelves. “What was weird is that every single table salt was bought in one day.”
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Arts & Life
No, Seattle, not every street will get snowplowed
SDOT says crews started spreading salt at noon Sunday to prepare for the snow and ice.
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Politics
Howard Schultz says it's "un-American" to slam a third-party run for president
What to make of Howard Schultz’s appearance in Seattle's Moore Theater amid debate about his possible presidential run?
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Politics
Howard Schultz for president?! Starbucks baristas told to change the subject
Since he announced a potential presidential run, Howard Schultz has been getting a lot of criticism. Starbucks doesn't want that to affect hourly workers.
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Politics
The new tunnel opens Monday. Here are the safety features.
The Highway 99 tunnel will have 21 miles of sprinkler pipes, 32 emergency exits, and you can still hear FM.
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Politics
Seattle's growth may push out this community of low-income seniors
Holcyon Mobile Home Park has been a quiet neighborhood for years. Now that it's for sale, its residents are rallying to save one of the last parks in the city.
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Health
Government blood donations in Seattle are down a third because of shutdown
If a federal employee isn't at work, she can't give blood at one of the many mobile drives. Bloodoworks Northwest says they're already seeing a decrease in their stock.
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Politics
TSA, FAA workers at Sea-Tac Airport demand to be paid
People in charge of airplane safety at Seattle-Tacoma International Aiport haven't been paid for a month. On Friday they'll miss their second paychecks.
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Politics
After a month without pay, federal workers are rallying outside Sea-Tac
A union spokesperson says employees at national security agencies like TSA, FAA, and Bureau of Prisons are especially hard hit.