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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Wednesday Headlines
Rep. Jayapal calls for ceasefire, Seattle to waive permit fees for food trucks, and candidates for Seattle's District 3 face off. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Tuesday Headlines
Activists hold sit-in for peace at Sen. Patty Murray's office, WA Lands Commissioner race is getting crowded, and candidates for Seattle's District 2 face off. A roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Monday Headlines
Autopsy expert testifies in the death of Manuel Ellis, Seattle's minimum wage nears a milestone amount, and candidates for Seattle's District 1 face off. These and more Seattle news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Friday Headlines
WA chosen for mega clean-energy project, why a Kaiser strike could still happen, and the Huskies grab the national spotlight as "College GameDay" comes to UW These and more Seattle news stories from host Paige Browning on Friday the 13th.
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Thursday Headlines
Clearing up confusion on Covid vaccines for kids, the Grand Illusion Cinema could close, and why Seattle kindergarteners might get new teachers. These and more Seattle news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Wednesday Headlines
Seattle Parks to remove Black Lives Memorial garden, WA hospitals are bleeding money, and prices jump to watch the M's and Kraken on cable
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Tuesday Headlines
UW alum killed in Israel, eyewitness testifies in TPD trial, and Seattle voters have public safety on their minds
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Monday Headlines
Mother of Manny Ellis testifies, WA prison is about to close, and why didn't we get a phone alert for last night's earthquake?
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Friday Headlines
Fatal overdoses climb in King County, access to abortion medication gets easier, and a dazzling arts pick for the weekend
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Thursday Headlines
Sister of Manny Ellis testifies at TPD trial, Seattle hopes AI can reduce traffic deaths, and Megan Rapinoe says farewell to Seattle