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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Peaceful protest in the park, fireworks after dark at Seattle anti-ICE protest
Seattleites assembled at Cal Anderson Park on Wednesday night for a third day of protest against President Donald Trump’s mass deportations and increasing military presence at anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles.
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Why Pacific Northwesterners are driving tiny, right-hand drive firetrucks from Japan
They're tiny, they're bright red, and you've probably seen them scooting around Seattle: Mini Japanese firetrucks known as kei trucks. People here say they not only love the cars — but the culture surrounding them, too.
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Rediscover Seattle with this 'professional' pedestrian's 20-mile saunter across the city
We all know that a walk outside is good for the mind and body. But what about a 20-mile stroll down the entire isthmus of Seattle? A local walking enthusiast has one planned for Saturday.
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For these Seattle-area car enthusiasts, vehicles are as personal as fingerprints
The Seattle area's tuner car scene is defined by enthusiasm for customizing the aesthetic and functional aspects of otherwise ordinary vehicles. In this community, cars are seen as an expression of their owner's individuality.
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'It’s bleak.' Canadian baseball fans nervous to visit Seattle under Trump
Canadian baseball fans have been reluctant to spend money in the U.S. in the wake of President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Canada.
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Main road into Hoh Rainforest set to reopen this week after months-long closure
The main road into the Hoh Rainforest is set to reopen on Thursday after being closed since December.
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Seattle May Day protesters slam Trump, Musk over immigration and labor crackdowns
Activists say this year’s rally and march are primarily a response to the Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants and pro-labor groups.
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100 days in, Trump voters in Washington have some reservations but say 'be patient'
Tuesday marked 100 days into President Trump's second term, and it's been a whirlwind start for his administration. Many Washingtonians who voted for him say they still support him — but they're a bit hesitant about some of his actions.
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Beloved WSU bread-baking lab in Burlington threatened by Trump cuts
Food research at Washington State University is being hit by federal funding cuts. That includes the WSU Breadlab in Burlington, which studies, grows, and bakes new kinds of whole grains.
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Seattle crosswalk signals with deepfake Bezos audio may have been hacked with just a cellphone
Instead of the little robotic voice that tells you to wait until it's safe to cross, at least five intersections in Seattle last week played the voice of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Tech experts say it was likely a product of generative artificial intelligence, or GAI.
