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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

  • Tuesday Headlines

    Tuesday Headlines

    NTSB releases its Boeing findings, WA gun store will pay $3 million for violating high-capacity magazine ban, and it's not looking good for snowpack in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • Monday Headlines

    Monday Headlines

    Seattle's World Cup schedule announced, homeless encampment closes down at Burien church, and WA musicians win big at the Grammy Awards. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • Friday Headlines

    Friday Headlines

    Seattle will enforce graffiti crimes again, students push to get Narcan in all WA schools, and there's big news coming for Seattle's World Cup matches. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • Thursday Headlines

    Thursday Headlines

    Hopes dim for bill that would limit rent increases, a dry spring is in the forecast, and it's "unclaimed property day" in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • Wednesday Headlines

    Wednesday Headlines

    Boeing owns up to 737 Max 9 failure, two Seattle school board members step down, and the Seahawks get a new head coach. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • Tuesday Headlines

    Tuesday Headlines

    Seattle gay bar owners sound alarm over police inspections, Gov. Inslee signs executive order on AI, and PCC workers vote to authorize a strike. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • Monday Headlines

    Monday Headlines

    Light rail snarled in Seattle, tolls will get pricier on I-405, and NW museums can no longer display some Native artifacts without permission. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • Friday Headlines

    Friday Headlines

    Boeing's 737 Max 9 flies again, grocery workers speak out against proposed merger, and an atmospheric river is on the way. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

  • Thursday Headlines

    Thursday Headlines

    Microsoft and REI announce layoffs, lawmakers push to lower the blood alcohol limit, and mobile tasting rooms could become legal in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

  • Wednesday Headlines

    Wednesday Headlines

    Boeing to pause production Thursday for quality 'stand-down', BLM protestors reach $10 million settlement with Seattle, and WA picks up 14 James Beard Award nominations. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.