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 and the Eastside
Languages Spoken: English
Stories
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KUOW Newsroom
People living outside struggle to get on Seattle's housing waitlist as homelessness rises
More people than ever are living outside around Seattle. A recent survey shows a 50% increase in tents since the coronavirus pandemic began. Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office says the city is rapidly expanding shelter bed space, as community groups take on their own efforts to get people inside.
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KUOW Newsroom
Oh, the heavenly smell of sizzling onions. Seattle street vendors hustle on Mariners Opening Day
Seattle baseball is back - and so are the fans. After last year’s cancelled Opening Day and empty stadiums due to the pandemic, thousands of people were eager to get back to T-Mobile Park Thursday for the Mariners home opener. It was also a long-awaited day for the many nearby street vendors that rely on Ms games and large crowds.
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KUOW Newsroom
Auburn-area Proud Boy arraigned in federal court for Capitol riot charges
Ethan Nordean, 30, is accused of leading and participating in the January 6th riot on the U.S. Capitol. Nordean, who lives near Auburn, is a self-described “Sergeant of Arms” for the far-right extremist group, Proud boys.
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'Just another day.' Seattle clears Denny Park tent encampment, forcing unhoused people to relocate
People living in Seattle’s Denny Park were made to clear out by the city's Parks department and Seattle police Wednesday morning. It was one of the first tent encampment sweeps without the city’s now defunct Navigation Team, and one of the few to occur during the pandemic.
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KUOW Newsroom
Seattle-area Proud Boy ordered to return to D.C. for Capitol riot hearing
Ethan Nordean, a self-described member of the extremist group the Proud Boys, has been ordered to return to Washington, D.C. to appear in court for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot. Nordean, facing multiple federal charges, must also remain in police custody until his trial hearing later this month.
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Graphic video: Tacoma Police officer rams car through crowd, runs over one person
Multiple videos posted to social media Saturday show a Tacoma Police Department cruiser speeding through a large crowd in downtown Tacoma, knocking many people down and driving over at least one person. A Tacoma police spokesperson said the incident will now be investigated by an outside agency.
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KUOW Newsroom
Pro-Trump groups plan more weekend rallies at Washington state Capitol
Ahead of the Washington State Legislative session starting Monday, multiple right wing groups are planning protests on the Capitol steps Sunday. The demonstrations come days after pro-Trump mobs raided the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C.
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Photos: remembering the people in Seattle who died in 2020 while experiencing houselessness
On Monday, in the biting cold and rain, the Women in Black of WHEEL (Women’s Housing, Equality and Enhancement League) held a vigil for those who died this year while living on and off of Seattle's streets. Monday, December 21st, is designated 'National Homeless Persons Memorial Day' by the National Coalition for the Homeless.
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KUOW Newsroom
How the Cal Anderson sweep went down — and why it's so contentious
The warning notices went up around Cal Anderson Park last Monday: A sweep was coming.
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Seattle sweeps encampment at Cal Anderson Park
Shortly before sunrise Friday, the city of Seattle cleared Cal Anderson Park where a homeless encampment has grown in recent months. Police at the scene were met with protesters.