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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Could a brain implant help stroke victims? A local man is the first case study
This summer, UW Medicine researchers successfully implanted a device onto the brain of a Seattle-area man who suffered multiple strokes. They believe the device can help him recover movement in his arm and hand. KUOW's Stephen Howie tells us more
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Friday Evening Headlines
Most of WA is under a heat advisory, downtown light rail service will be disrupted on Saturday morning, and President Trump's Border Czar visits the PNW.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
UW researchers detail human rights abuses by ICE, neighbors dedicate benches to dog walker killed in car jacking, and a heat advisory for Seattle begins Friday morning.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Protestors take over plaza at Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters, efforts to reintroduce grizzlies in the North Cascades go into hibernation, and Seattle gets a new contemporary arts space.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Gov. Ferguson doubles down on WA's sanctuary status, Covid reaches its highest point in a year in King County, and Fred Meyer is closing more stores.
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Big problems are piling up at The Enchantments
The Enchantments are one of Washington State’s most popular hiking destinations. But right now, the alpine wilderness area is far from the pristine escape visitors are hoping for. Bathroom pits are overflowing, there’s garbage on the trails, and it’s overcrowded. There’s only one forest ranger to patrol more than 900 miles of terrain in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The problems stem from federal budget cuts.
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Friday Evening Headlines
Heavy rain in store for Seattle, Nike co-founder Phil Knight makes a record donation for cancer research, and T-Mobile announces layoffs.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Costco won't sell mifepristone, staffer in Hilary Franz's office claims retaliation after reporting domestic violence, and heavy rain is on the way.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Mayor Harrell wants new law to curb predatory homebuying, more Washingtonians are getting concealed carry permits, and Paul Allen's estate has sold the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Seattle primed to get more surveillance cameras, concert organizers cancel Latin music festival due to ICE concerns, and look up tonight for the Perseids!