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
Limits set on when Seattle Police can use ruses, WA's insurance marketplace opens up to undocumented people, and ferry troubles have struck again. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Monday Headlines
Strike averted for WA Kaiser health care workers, WA State Senator won't face charges in China, and wildlife advocates oppose expanding pickleball in West Seattle. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Friday Headlines
Advocates push for more police accountability, say goodbye to Coke ads on WA ferries, and grocery clerks compete to be WA's fastest bagger. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Thursday Headlines
WA clears backlog of sexual assault evidence kits, King County honors people who died with no family to claim them, and invasive giant hornets are MIA this year. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Wednesday Headlines
Seattle will dispatch civilian crisis responders to certain 911 calls, North Seattle teens are being mugged on their way home from school, and cyclists to get a safer path in Ballard. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Tuesday Headlines
WA sues Meta for harming youth, jailed pilot pleads not guilty to attempted murder, and the candidates for Seattle City Council District 6 face off. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Monday Headlines
Off-duty pilot jailed for allegedly trying to shut off engines on flight from Everett, it's about to get cold in Seattle, and the candidates for Seattle's District 7 face off. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Friday Headlines
Amazon is upping the stakes to bring employees back to the office, hot sewage will heat some Seattle buildings, and the candidates for Seattle's District 5 face off. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Thursday Headlines
Same-day prescription delivery launching in Seattle, the earthquake ShakeAlert misfire, and the candidates for Seattle's District 4 face off. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Crime emerges as a top issue for Seattle voters and candidates in 2023
Is the change in voters' moods having any discernable impact on this year’s Seattle City Council races?