Casey Martin
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Casey Martin
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Reporter at KUOW | NPR Seattle | union shop steward | probably on a ferry | cmartin@kuow.org
Unionized Starbucks employees are on strike today, demanding a labor contract with the company to include higher pay and more staffing. Today's nationwide strike coincides with the popular Red Cup Day. A Starbucks spokesperson told me these workers represent a small percentage of the company.
November 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Happening now in Belltown: rideshare drivers and Teamsters are protesting self-driving taxis coming to Seattle. Chants of, "hell no, Waymo" and "no robotaxis"
October 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The salmon of the hour has arrived.
October 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I'm supposed to be interviewing people but instead having way too much fun with the band.

Hopefully "Louie Louie" helps the Mariners offense later.
October 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Band absolutely rocking some Nirvana.
October 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Happening now: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is leading a Mariners rally at City Hall ahead of Game 4 of the ALCS tonight.

Harrell has declared October 16th "Humpy Day" in honor of the popular salmon mascot.

UW Cheer Squad and Marching Band kicking things off now.
October 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Cal just hit #60
September 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Mariners win 7-4. They take the series over Tampa Bay and win their 6th game in a row. Now 65-53 and only half game back from leading their division. Julio sent two over the fence and the home run derby champ hit #44. Final game of the series and homestand tomorrow at 1:10.
August 10, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Cal chasing J.P. around with the Gatorade and a big, goofy grin after tonight's walk-off win. This team is having fun.
August 2, 2025 at 5:10 AM