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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Tuesday Headlines
Alaska Air flight attendants authorize a strike, fentanyl education could be required in WA schools, and Orcas Island's Rosario Resort will close for now. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Monday Headlines
SPD under scrutiny for treatment of female officers, Renton voters to decide whether to hike minimum wage, and WA lawmakers want new limits on open carry. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Friday Headlines
Micro-apartments move forward in Olympia, gray wolves could lose their endangered tag, and Seattle Children's pays up over mold exposures. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.
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Thursday Headlines
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers won't seek re-election, bill would require clergy members to report child abuse, and car insurance costs to soar in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna
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Wednesday Headlines
Seattle child care center gave melatonin to babies, Amazon is laying off more workers, and there was a rare wildlife sighting in the Salish Sea. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Tuesday Headlines
NTSB releases its Boeing findings, WA gun store will pay $3 million for violating high-capacity magazine ban, and it's not looking good for snowpack in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Monday Headlines
Seattle's World Cup schedule announced, homeless encampment closes down at Burien church, and WA musicians win big at the Grammy Awards. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Friday Headlines
Seattle will enforce graffiti crimes again, students push to get Narcan in all WA schools, and there's big news coming for Seattle's World Cup matches. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Thursday Headlines
Hopes dim for bill that would limit rent increases, a dry spring is in the forecast, and it's "unclaimed property day" in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Wednesday Headlines
Boeing owns up to 737 Max 9 failure, two Seattle school board members step down, and the Seahawks get a new head coach. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.