Since high school, Martinell has been immersed in the world of journalism in one way or another. At various newspapers in the Seattle metro area, he was offered the chance to write on topics ranging from criminal investigations to humorous editorial columns.
Below are a collection of his top articles by category.
Columns
Our well-treated stowaway sets nautical history
A pirate’s life has evolved over time
Raise a pint for St. Paddy’s Day
How the Great War undid Europe
The transcendence of the typewriter
Playing superhero in our imagination
Maple Valley, Black Diamond heritage: The history of Franklin
Griswolds had nothing on us during summer vacation
Maple Valley teen finds his passion in life
Business
Chainline Brewing’s grand opening in Kirkland welcomes 1,200
Kirkland real estate market not slowing down
Low inventory driving home prices higher in Kirkland
Millenials flock to Kirkland for high-tech jobs, housing
Kirkland named one of the best cities to start a business
Sports
Maple Valley sisters hope to run to state title together
Nothing will stop Kirkland native from reaching 2016 Olympics
Inventors of kiteboarding inducted into Kirkland Plaza of Champions
(Below was an award-winning high school sports series)
Four Juanita High School students arrested
Kirkland police documents shed new light on assault at Juanita High
Former JHS students involved in assault playing football again
Suspect in Juanita High School sexual assault attending new high school
Kirkland police documents shed new light on assault at Juanita High
Features
Kirkland resident Philip Smiley’s friendly skies lead to honor
World War II through Art Part II
Kirkland resident accepts Congressional Gold Medal for father
Kentlake’s sacred quest for the Holy Grail in ‘Spamalot’
Memories of a coal mining father in Black Diamond
Hobart native celebrates 100th birthday today (award-winning)
Crime
Drugs, bunkers, gun range, arsenal and former Sonics player (award-winning)
Enterprise
City at a Crossroads Part I: The blood(less) Black Diamond Civil War