BELLINGHAM, Wash. — July 14, 2026 — Cascadia Media Company today announced the appointment of Jonathan Martin as editor-in-chief, advancing the company’s commitment to strengthen its editorial leadership in service to communities across the Cascadia region. Martin will assume the role in September.
A seasoned investigative journalist and editor, Martin will lead the editorial vision of Cascadia Media Company’s expanding editorial efforts with the development of Cascadia Daily Life magazine while directing the newsroom of Cascadia Daily News. His appointment reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening independent, ethical and community-focused journalism while building a sustainable future for trusted local news. Building on the publication’s tradition of award-winning journalism, Martin will uphold the editorial independence, integrity and public-service mission that define the organization while working closely with company leadership to strengthen audience engagement and support the long-term sustainability of local journalism.
Martin brings three decades of Pacific Northwest journalism experience to Cascadia Media Company, including more than 22 years at The Seattle Times, where he served as investigations editor for five years. He has been part of teams that won Pulitzer, Edward R. Murrow and Investigative Reporters and Editors awards, among other honors, was a Knight-Wallace fellow at the University of Michigan and was managing editor of Honolulu Civil Beat.
Throughout his career as a reporter, editor, columnist and editorial writer, Martin has earned a reputation for newsroom leadership, rigorous investigative journalism, and an unwavering commitment to public accountability, journalistic integrity and ethical reporting.
“I’ve devoted my career to bringing the highest standards of journalism to local communities,” said Martin. “The Cascadia Media Company is a beacon of light in journalism, with a strong newsroom, a clear mission and a smart, engaged audience for our work.”
Martin’s appointment comes as Cascadia Media Company enters its next chapter. Since launching Cascadia Daily News in 2022, the company has expanded its editorial offerings with the addition of Cascadia Daily Life and other products that connect readers with local news, culture, business and community. Across its digital, print and multimedia platforms, Cascadia Media Company remains committed to delivering trusted, independent public-service journalism while building a sustainable future for local news.
“Our company is at an inflection point. Jonathan’s experience and talents are exactly what we need now for Cascadia Media Company to achieve its vision,” said Publisher Cynthia Pope. “We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan to our organization and to our community.”
About Cascadia Media Company
Cascadia Media Company is an independently owned media organization based in Bellingham, Washington, dedicated to serving communities across the Cascadia region of the Pacific Northwest through trusted, community-centered local journalism. Founded in 2022, the company publishes Cascadia Daily News, an independent digital news publication with a weekly print edition, and Cascadia Daily Life, a regional publication celebrating what makes Cascadia, Cascadia. From its downtown Bellingham newsroom, Cascadia Media Company delivers award-winning journalism, commentary and multimedia storytelling. Supported by subscribers, advertisers, donors and community partnerships, Cascadia Media Company exists to strengthen the communities it serves through trusted, independent local journalism grounded in public service and editorial independence.
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