Casey Martin
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Reporter at KUOW | NPR Seattle | union shop steward | probably on a ferry | cmartin@kuow.org
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Baristas at the U District Starbucks on the Ave have been on strike for two months now.
Some fresh sidewalk chalk points to the independent coffeehouses nearby.
Some fresh sidewalk chalk points to the independent coffeehouses nearby.
January 16, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Baristas at the U District Starbucks on the Ave have been on strike for two months now.
Some fresh sidewalk chalk points to the independent coffeehouses nearby.
Some fresh sidewalk chalk points to the independent coffeehouses nearby.
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Seattle Now has a helpful breakdown of your rights if you encounter ICE in Washington state @nwirp.bsky.social @zakihamid.bsky.social
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What are your rights if you encounter ICE?
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January 15, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Seattle Now has a helpful breakdown of your rights if you encounter ICE in Washington state @nwirp.bsky.social @zakihamid.bsky.social
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Seattle Schools knew there was methane gas beneath its new high school — but skipped some safety measures | @anndornfeld.bsky.social @kuow.org www.kuow.org/stories/seat...
Seattle Schools knew there was methane gas beneath its new high school — but skipped some safety measures
Before Seattle Public School spent $300 million to rebuild Rainier Beach High School on a peat bog, scientists hired by the district warned that methane in the soil could pose an explosive problem if ...
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January 14, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Diland has never been on an airplane before. And before his very first flight, the 10-year-old is bawling. The fourth-grader's family is self-deporting to Guatemala to avoid federal immigration police.
A Seattle fourth-grader and his family self-deport to Guatemala
A Seattle elementary school student left for Guatemala late Wednesday night. His family is self-deporting to avoid federal immigration police. Teachers in Seattle are calling on the school district to...
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January 10, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Diland has never been on an airplane before. And before his very first flight, the 10-year-old is bawling. The fourth-grader's family is self-deporting to Guatemala to avoid federal immigration police.
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Hundreds gathered at Pier 58 in downtown Seattle on Thursday night for a vigil and march honoring those killed by ICE agents, including Minneapolis mother of three, Renee Nicole Good.
Photos: Hundreds of Seattleites honor Renee Good, others killed by ICE with a vigil
Hundreds gathered at Pier 58 in downtown Seattle on Thursday night for a vigil and march honoring those killed by ICE agents, including Minneapolis mother of three, Renee Nicole Good.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Hundreds gathered at Pier 58 in downtown Seattle on Thursday night for a vigil and march honoring those killed by ICE agents, including Minneapolis mother of three, Renee Nicole Good.
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An ICE agent shot and killed a person in Minneapolis on Wednesday, federal authorities said. The shooting in a residential neighborhood comes days after the Trump administration ramped up the agency’s presence in the city. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4qgGgYU
January 7, 2026 at 6:55 PM
An ICE agent shot and killed a person in Minneapolis on Wednesday, federal authorities said. The shooting in a residential neighborhood comes days after the Trump administration ramped up the agency’s presence in the city. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4qgGgYU
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Washington state is continuing to recommend 16 vaccines for children and adolescents, in line with the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The feds just overhauled the childhood vaccine schedule. WA is sticking with the old one
Washington state is continuing to recommend 16 vaccines for children and adolescents, in line with the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Washington state is continuing to recommend 16 vaccines for children and adolescents, in line with the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Mike Solan, the high-profile and divisive president of the Seattle Police Officer’s Guild, is no longer seeking reelection, he announced last week. His second term ends next month.
Seattle's controversial police union leader Mike Solan to step aside
Mike Solan, the high-profile and divisive president of the Seattle Police Officer’s Guild, is no longer seeking reelection, he announced last week.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Mike Solan, the high-profile and divisive president of the Seattle Police Officer’s Guild, is no longer seeking reelection, he announced last week. His second term ends next month.
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Evacuations driven by flood risk cost retailers and other businesses in the Skagit Valley tens of thousands of dollars, but the damage to one iconic product from the region appears to be minimal.
Flooding won’t dampen Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Evacuations driven by flood risk cost retailers and other businesses in the Skagit Valley tens of thousands of dollars, but the damage to one iconic product from the region appears to be minimal.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Evacuations driven by flood risk cost retailers and other businesses in the Skagit Valley tens of thousands of dollars, but the damage to one iconic product from the region appears to be minimal.
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NPR's Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
Jan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attack
NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:24 PM
NPR's Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
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Whether you’re planning to say goodbye to 2025 at a bar with friends, or revel under fireworks at the Space Needle, King County Metro is reminding people they can ride transit for free tonight.
Ring in the new year fare-free in Seattle and beyond with these transit options
Whether you’re planning to say goodbye to 2025 at a bar with friends, or revel under fireworks at the Space Needle, King County Metro is reminding people they can ride transit for free on New Year's E...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Whether you’re planning to say goodbye to 2025 at a bar with friends, or revel under fireworks at the Space Needle, King County Metro is reminding people they can ride transit for free tonight.
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For the last few years, Spaccarotelli has only been opening the Shanty Tavern on Friday nights for beer and live music. His three daughters and his grandkids are here to help him out through the busy closing night on Dec. 19.
At age 94, Seattle’s oldest bartender announces ‘last call’
John Spaccarotelli has spent 64 years at the Shanty Tavern in the Lake City neighborhood, running what’s referred to as the “last roadhouse” in Seattle.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For the last few years, Spaccarotelli has only been opening the Shanty Tavern on Friday nights for beer and live music. His three daughters and his grandkids are here to help him out through the busy closing night on Dec. 19.
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The 94-year-old owner of the Shanty Tavern in north Seattle is retiring after more than six decades behind the bar. His family — plus longtime regulars — raised their glasses recently for the Shanty’s last call.
At age 94, Seattle's oldest bartender announces 'last call'
A north Seattle institution is closing its doors for now. The 94-year-old owner of the Shanty Tavern in Lake City is retiring after more than six decades behind the bar. His family — plus longtime reg...
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December 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The 94-year-old owner of the Shanty Tavern in north Seattle is retiring after more than six decades behind the bar. His family — plus longtime regulars — raised their glasses recently for the Shanty’s last call.
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It isn’t clear where the 36 people sleeping at the shelter will go, as the only overnight spot in the neighborhood can’t afford to stay open.
West Seattle’s only overnight shelter set to close at the end of the year
Westside Neighbors Shelter will keep serving breakfast and dinner daily, but the overnight sleeping program has run out of money and will close at the end of the year.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
It isn’t clear where the 36 people sleeping at the shelter will go, as the only overnight spot in the neighborhood can’t afford to stay open.
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Steves purchased the property to prevent it from closing. Many homeless people had come to depend on the Lynnwood Hygiene Center, which had operated rent-free on the property since 2020. n.pr/3MKbmJH
Rick Steves steps in to save Seattle-area hygiene center serving homeless residents
Steves purchased the property to prevent it from closing. Many homeless people had come to depend on the Lynnwood Hygiene Center, which had operated rent-free on the property since 2020.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Steves purchased the property to prevent it from closing. Many homeless people had come to depend on the Lynnwood Hygiene Center, which had operated rent-free on the property since 2020. n.pr/3MKbmJH
To avoid crashing into big, floating logs, King County Water Taxis use tools straight out of a spy movie: infrared goggles. www.kuow.org/stories/afte...
After rivers flood, King County Water Taxis use infrared goggles to dodge logs
Seattle was spared from the worst of recent flooding, but the raging rivers in Western Washington sent lots of trees and logs into Puget Sound. That can mean trouble for captains sailing through Ellio...
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December 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
To avoid crashing into big, floating logs, King County Water Taxis use tools straight out of a spy movie: infrared goggles. www.kuow.org/stories/afte...
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This is how much water fell over flooded parts of Western Washington. It doesn’t take into account the rain that fell elsewhere. That’s A LOT of water.
How much water flooded parts of Western Washington? At least 3 Lake Washingtons' worth
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December 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This is how much water fell over flooded parts of Western Washington. It doesn’t take into account the rain that fell elsewhere. That’s A LOT of water.
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Farmers near the Green River in South King County say the flooding they’ve experienced this month is unlike anything in recent memory. Now the water is receding — and the work ahead looks overwhelming.
As floodwaters recede, King County farmers face daunting cleanup
Farmers near the Green River in South King County say the flooding they’ve experienced this month is unlike anything in recent memory. Now the water is receding — and the work ahead looks overwhelming...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Farmers near the Green River in South King County say the flooding they’ve experienced this month is unlike anything in recent memory. Now the water is receding — and the work ahead looks overwhelming.
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About half of the 80 people sleeping overnight at the Auburn shelter are children, including a 6-week-old baby.
‘Depressed, stressed, and under the weather.’ Washington families take refuge at emergency flood shelters
Hundreds of families across Washington state have had to leave their homes because of catastrophic river flooding. Many have found a warm place to sleep at emergency, congregate shelters.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
About half of the 80 people sleeping overnight at the Auburn shelter are children, including a 6-week-old baby.
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Don Was digs into the Blue Note Records vault for a different kind of Christmas playlist, bringing together rare cuts, classics and deep grooves from across the label's history. n.pr/3YAyxso
Have a Blue (Note) Christmas with Don Was
Don Was digs into the Blue Note Records vault for a different kind of Christmas playlist, bringing together rare cuts, classics and deep grooves from across the label's history.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Don Was digs into the Blue Note Records vault for a different kind of Christmas playlist, bringing together rare cuts, classics and deep grooves from across the label's history. n.pr/3YAyxso
More than 80 people are sleeping at an emergency flood shelter in Auburn because of the floods. About half of them are children, including a 6-week-old baby. @kuow.org www.kuow.org/stories/depr...
‘Depressed, stressed, and under the weather.’ Washington families take refuge at emergency flood shelters
Hundreds of families across Washington state have had to leave their homes because of catastrophic river flooding. Many have found a warm place to sleep at emergency, congregate shelters.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
More than 80 people are sleeping at an emergency flood shelter in Auburn because of the floods. About half of them are children, including a 6-week-old baby. @kuow.org www.kuow.org/stories/depr...
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Hundreds of people in Auburn and Pacific — in the south end of King County — were forced to leave their homes early Tuesday morning because of the flooding White River.
‘A lot of water everywhere.’ Hundreds evacuate in south King County as flood barrier fails
Hundreds of people in Auburn and Pacific — in the south end of King County — were forced to leave their homes early Tuesday morning because of the flooding White River.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Hundreds of people in Auburn and Pacific — in the south end of King County — were forced to leave their homes early Tuesday morning because of the flooding White River.
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A second Pacific cold front will cross the Pacific Northwest Wednesday followed by another atmospheric river event. These will mean additional periods of gusty winds, mountain snow, and heavy to excessive rainfall with a renewed flooding threat. Make sure to check weather.gov for the latest.
December 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A second Pacific cold front will cross the Pacific Northwest Wednesday followed by another atmospheric river event. These will mean additional periods of gusty winds, mountain snow, and heavy to excessive rainfall with a renewed flooding threat. Make sure to check weather.gov for the latest.