Casey Martin
@caseyworks.bsky.social
Reporter at KUOW | NPR Seattle | union shop steward | probably on a ferry | [email protected]
Have you ever seen a bike lane sweeper - pulled behind a bike?
Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails.
My @kuow.org story: www.kuow.org/stories/clea...
Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails.
My @kuow.org story: www.kuow.org/stories/clea...
November 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Have you ever seen a bike lane sweeper - pulled behind a bike?
Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails.
My @kuow.org story: www.kuow.org/stories/clea...
Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails.
My @kuow.org story: www.kuow.org/stories/clea...
Some great window art at University Book Store by Iveta VaičUle. I especially love the gum wall
November 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Some great window art at University Book Store by Iveta VaičUle. I especially love the gum wall
Just sat outside in the sunshine like a lizard under a heat lamp. Get outside if you're in Seattle!
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Just sat outside in the sunshine like a lizard under a heat lamp. Get outside if you're in Seattle!
My close, personal friend Josh Naylor texted me that he's returning to the Mariners next season. See ya at the ballpark, Naylz!
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
My close, personal friend Josh Naylor texted me that he's returning to the Mariners next season. See ya at the ballpark, Naylz!
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
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.
On this day in 2019: then Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson celebrate the Sounders winning the MLS Cup. ~memories~
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
On this day in 2019: then Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson celebrate the Sounders winning the MLS Cup. ~memories~
the soap dispensers at City Hall making me crave ice cream
November 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
the soap dispensers at City Hall making me crave ice cream
All of the trick-or-treaters are soaked in their costumes but still having fun out there. One of the best nights of the year.
November 1, 2025 at 1:22 AM
All of the trick-or-treaters are soaked in their costumes but still having fun out there. One of the best nights of the year.
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
Happening now in Belltown: rideshare drivers and Teamsters are protesting self-driving taxis coming to Seattle. Chants of, "hell no, Waymo" and "no robotaxis"
Happy Public Radio Music Day! Please support your local, public music station if you can.
• KBCS: www.kbcs.fm/donate/
• C89.5: c895.pledgecart.org
• Jazz24: www.jazz24.org/donate
• KEXP: www.kexp.org/donate/
• KING FM: classicalking.org/donate
• Hollow Earth: khuh.givingfuel.com/twinbox
• KBCS: www.kbcs.fm/donate/
• C89.5: c895.pledgecart.org
• Jazz24: www.jazz24.org/donate
• KEXP: www.kexp.org/donate/
• KING FM: classicalking.org/donate
• Hollow Earth: khuh.givingfuel.com/twinbox
October 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Happy Public Radio Music Day! Please support your local, public music station if you can.
• KBCS: www.kbcs.fm/donate/
• C89.5: c895.pledgecart.org
• Jazz24: www.jazz24.org/donate
• KEXP: www.kexp.org/donate/
• KING FM: classicalking.org/donate
• Hollow Earth: khuh.givingfuel.com/twinbox
• KBCS: www.kbcs.fm/donate/
• C89.5: c895.pledgecart.org
• Jazz24: www.jazz24.org/donate
• KEXP: www.kexp.org/donate/
• KING FM: classicalking.org/donate
• Hollow Earth: khuh.givingfuel.com/twinbox
Today through Election Day (Tuesday, November 4th), people in Seattle can get two free 30-minute rides on a Lime bike or scooter. It's part of the company's Lime to the Polls campaign. Use code "VOTE2025"
Here's a map of ballot drop boxes in King County: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
Here's a map of ballot drop boxes in King County: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Today through Election Day (Tuesday, November 4th), people in Seattle can get two free 30-minute rides on a Lime bike or scooter. It's part of the company's Lime to the Polls campaign. Use code "VOTE2025"
Here's a map of ballot drop boxes in King County: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
Here's a map of ballot drop boxes in King County: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
The salmon of the hour has arrived.
October 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The salmon of the hour has arrived.
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.
Hopefully "Louie Louie" helps the Mariners offense later.
October 16, 2025 at 9:18 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.
Hopefully "Louie Louie" helps the Mariners offense later.
Band absolutely rocking some Nirvana.
October 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Band absolutely rocking some Nirvana.
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.
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
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.
Harrell has declared October 16th "Humpy Day" in honor of the popular salmon mascot.
UW Cheer Squad and Marching Band kicking things off now.
Welp. At least it was a beautiful fall night in Seattle
October 16, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Welp. At least it was a beautiful fall night in Seattle
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, and others talk to the media about federal troops deployed to Portland.
"Stay out of Seattle," Harrell says. He calls the president's tactic "tyrannical" and that it exacerbates issues.
"Stay out of Seattle," Harrell says. He calls the president's tactic "tyrannical" and that it exacerbates issues.
September 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, and others talk to the media about federal troops deployed to Portland.
"Stay out of Seattle," Harrell says. He calls the president's tactic "tyrannical" and that it exacerbates issues.
"Stay out of Seattle," Harrell says. He calls the president's tactic "tyrannical" and that it exacerbates issues.
The Seattle Mariners win the American League West for the first time since 2001. Homers tonight by Geno, Polanco, Julio, and #60 for Cal.
Four games left in the regular season and then, "might as well..."
Four games left in the regular season and then, "might as well..."
September 25, 2025 at 4:08 AM
The Seattle Mariners win the American League West for the first time since 2001. Homers tonight by Geno, Polanco, Julio, and #60 for Cal.
Four games left in the regular season and then, "might as well..."
Four games left in the regular season and then, "might as well..."
Cal just hit #60
September 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Cal just hit #60
I want to permanently live aboard a BC Ferry.
August 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I want to permanently live aboard a BC Ferry.
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
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.
Ichiro ends his speech with a message for the dugout: winning isn't easy but there is an opportunity in front of this team. Don't take your talent for granted, the hall of famer says.
August 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Ichiro ends his speech with a message for the dugout: winning isn't easy but there is an opportunity in front of this team. Don't take your talent for granted, the hall of famer says.
Ichiro quotes Ken Griffey, Jr. and says he's, "damn proud to be a Mariner." Starts his speech by thanking the city and fans.
August 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Ichiro quotes Ken Griffey, Jr. and says he's, "damn proud to be a Mariner." Starts his speech by thanking the city and fans.
At Ichiro's number retirement, Mariners CEO John Stanton announces #51 will get his own statue outside the ballpark next year.
August 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
At Ichiro's number retirement, Mariners CEO John Stanton announces #51 will get his own statue outside the ballpark next year.
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
Cal chasing J.P. around with the Gatorade and a big, goofy grin after tonight's walk-off win. This team is having fun.