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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Tuesday Headlines
WA sues Meta for harming youth, jailed pilot pleads not guilty to attempted murder, and the candidates for Seattle City Council District 6 face off. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Monday Headlines
Off-duty pilot jailed for allegedly trying to shut off engines on flight from Everett, it's about to get cold in Seattle, and the candidates for Seattle's District 7 face off. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Friday Headlines
Amazon is upping the stakes to bring employees back to the office, hot sewage will heat some Seattle buildings, and the candidates for Seattle's District 5 face off. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Thursday Headlines
Same-day prescription delivery launching in Seattle, the earthquake ShakeAlert misfire, and the candidates for Seattle's District 4 face off. It's our daily roundup of Seattle's top news stories from host Paige Browning.
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Crime emerges as a top issue for Seattle voters and candidates in 2023
Is the change in voters' moods having any discernable impact on this year’s Seattle City Council races?
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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.