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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Why are asylum seekers sneaking into Canada through Washington?
Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle Times reporter Nina Shapiro about why a growing number of asylum seekers are sneaking into Canada through Washington state.
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Deported after DUI? King County says that’s not fair
If you’re convicted of a first-time DUI in Washington state, you could be sentenced to one night in jail, pay up to $5,000 in fines, and lose your...
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For this Seattle doctor, hate is a public health issue
Hate crimes in Seattle are on the rise. So far this year, 80 separate incidents have been reported to police. The city is on pace for 320 hate crimes...
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Washington could welcome more refugees after feds lift limits on admissions
Washington state could welcome more refugees soon. The U.S. State Department said it will lift restrictions on refugee admissions. The agency said that...
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As Trump turns up heat on sanctuaries, King County not backing down
President Donald Trump's budget proposal could have huge implications for King County. The White House wants to redefine what it means to be a ...
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Buried in Trump's budget: a blow to sanctuary cities like Seattle
Kim Malcolm talks with Huffington Post immigration reporter Elise Foley about how President Trump's budget proposal could impact sanctuary jurisdictions...
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Immigration arrests spike in Seattle and Northwest under Trump
President Donald Trump is following through on his promise to crack down on illegal immigration. Officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement on...
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ICE is combing through police data, including Seattle's
Kim Malcolm talks with reporter George Joseph about how federal immigration officials are able to directly access regional law enforcement databases,...
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In Seattle, Trump's travel ban gets another day in court
In Seattle today, a panel of federal judges heard arguments on President Trump's second travel ban. Following a lawsuit from the state of Hawaii, the...
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Abused and neglected immigrants gain new protections in Washington
Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill this week that bolsters legal protections for young, undocumented immigrants who have been neglected,...