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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Environment
Is King County’s Flex commuter van a flop? We tested it out
On my second no-car day I attempted to try out King County Metro’s Flex, an on-demand van service that works like a ride hailing app and costs as much as a bus ride. Unfortunately for this rider, there was zero flex to today’s performance.
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Health
‘#WeekWithoutDriving’ Day 1: Waiting for the bus in the rain
Monday marked the first day of "#WeekWithoutDriving," a challenge to Seattle drivers to get out of their cars and find different ways to get around. Organizers hope this week calls attention to gaps in our transportation systems, especially for disabled people who can’t drive.
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Health
Get ready to walk, roll, or ride around Seattle during '#WeekWithoutDriving'
People around Seattle and across the country are challenging themselves to not use their cars to get around for the week of Oct. 2-8. Organizers of #WeekWithoutDriving say the event is about identifying gaps in transportation systems that make it difficult for people who can’t drive or can't afford to drive.
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Government
Burien passes public camping ban despite outcry from homeless advocates
After months of debate and multiple, contentious meetings, the Burien City Council on Monday night voted to ban people from sleeping in public places like parks. The new ordinance has raised controversy as there are no homeless shelters in the city for unhoused people to go to.
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Business
The Gorge apologizes, offers $50 to fans who missed concert due to traffic jam
Last week, The Gorge posted online that heavy weekend traffic could mean music fans missing part of the The Lumineers concert. That’s exactly what happened: Tens of thousands of people sat in line for hours, watching the sunset from their cars.
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Burien considers camping ban and first homeless shelter
This month the Burien City Council is set to vote on an ordinance that would make sleeping on public property a misdemeanor. If passed, the law would make life even more difficult for homeless people in a city that doesn't offer any shelters.
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13 South Seattle home invasions targeted elderly Asian Americans, police say
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Tiny house villagers get internet in Seattle
People living in tiny house villages in King County are getting an upgrade this summer: fast, reliable internet service. The Seattle Public Library and county are donating Wi-Fi hotspots to help villagers get online without having to leave their tiny houses.
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Environment
Seattleites flock to spray parks, beaches for heat wave relief
Temperatures around Puget Sound climbed into the high 80s on Monday, with more hot weather in the forecast. People around Seattle escaped the heat at city parks and beaches.
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'Challenge and opportunity,' Washington officials get first-hand view of youth homelessness
Washington Senator Patty Murray says she’ll introduce a bill this fall to create new grant programs for homeless shelters that serve teens and young adults. Housing advocates in Seattle say the money is needed to prevent service cuts.