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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

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    Emergency assistance granted by Trump Administration, widespread flooding has farmers scrambling, and the Lummi Nation declares a flood emergency.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    Historic flooding in Western Washington, the first day of the CHOP trial wraps up, and FIFA launches the third phase of ticket sales.

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    Gov. Ferguson declares state of emergency over flooding, WA's last remaining coal power plant will switch to natural gas, and Tacoma votes to weaken eviction protections.

  • Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Western Washington prepares for major flooding, Seattle City Council approves new police contract, and a civil trial begins for the teenager murdered in the CHOP protest zone.

  • Artists bought a Seattle building for $20. Now they'll transform it

    A non-profit arts organization is celebrating the best Seattle real estate deal in years. Common Area Maintenance purchased an abandoned Belltown building – the El Rey for 20 bucks. The plan is to transform the building into a gallery and event space, and provide affordable housing for artists. We talk about the project with CAM's executive director Timothy Firth.

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    WA recommends Hep-B vaccine for newborns despite CDC panel guidance, Seattle Police launch DUI emphasis patrols, and coyote sightings are on the rise in Seattle.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    Crime rates in WA continue to drop, local community colleges are facing budget woes, and Federal Way commuters rejoice for light rail service.  

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    WA lawmaker proposes payroll tax, Amazon to pay $3.8 million over labor violations, and ocean acidification is speeding up in the Salish Sea.

  • Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Costco sues the Trump Administration, Seattle city councilmember Eddie Lin sworn into office, and Seattle area traffic is getting worse.

  • Sleigh the gift-giving season by shopping local

    Holiday shopping season is upon us. Inflation and economic uncertainty are definitely in the mix this year, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t committed to spending. If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, sometimes where you shop can matter just as much as what you buy. Laura Clise is here with some ideas for local holiday shopping. She’s the CEO and Founder of the Intentionalist, which connects shoppers with local businesses.