Andy Hurst
Senior Producer, Seattle Now
About
Andy Hurst is a senior producer for Seattle Now, KUOW's daily news podcast. He produces in-depth interviews for the show, in addition to Seattle Now's evening episode, which highlights the top stories of the day from the KUOW newsroom. Andy has produced interviews on a wide array of topics, and he’s especially drawn to stories about public health, science, and arts & culture.
Andy has worked in public radio for more than 20 years. He was a producer for KUOW’s The Record, Weekday, and The Conversation. He was previously a member of the on-air team at KUOW, hosting middays and other dayparts.
He started his journalism career as the local host and producer for Weekend Edition at Northwest Public Broadcasting in Pullman, Washington. He’s a graduate of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: he/him
Professional Affiliations: 2017 Kiplinger Fellow, Ohio State University
Podcasts
Stories
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Sexual assault survivors face a ticking clock to seek justice in WA
Kim Malcolm talks with King County deputy prosecutor Emily Peterson about the statute of limitations for sexual assault crimes in Washington state.
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Fraser River chinook salmon are in big trouble. That's bad news for orcas
Scientists recommend that Fraser River chinook salmon should be listed for protection as an endangered species.
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Head of Bellevue sex ring sentenced
In 2015, the Bellevue Police Department and the King County Sheriff's Office started a large investigation into the local online sex trade.
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Remember when Seattle had a pro hockey team? Don't let the memory melt away
Kim Malcolm talks with Louis Chirillo about the arrival of NHL hockey in Seattle.
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When an immigrant dies in custody, how much does ICE tell the public?
Kim Malcolm talks with Human Rights Watch senior researcher Grace Meng about the death of Mergensana Amar, a Russian national who died after a suicide attempt at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma.
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Why Washington foster kids are sleeping in hotels
Kim Malcolm talks with foster care advocate Jen Kamel about why there's a significant foster parent shortage in Washington state.
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Seattle home prices are dropping, but not enough for most buyers
Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle Times reporter Mike Rosenberg about why the Seattle area is leading the nation in home price decreases.
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Federal climate report predicts huge economic toll on Pacific Northwest
Kim Malcolm talks with KUOW's environment reporter John Ryan about the economic toll of climate change in the Pacific Northwest.
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Can you guess the worst day of the week for Seattle traffic?
KUOW listener Richard Smith thought he knew the answer but wanted to be sure: What’s the worst day of the week for traffic?
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After Indonesia crash, authorities are investigating Boeing's 737 Max
Kim Malcolm talks with The Air Current editor-in-chief Jon Ostrower about why the Federal Aviation Administration is looking into potential design problems involving a flight control system on Boeing's 737 MAX.