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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Thursday Evening Headlines
Recreation areas could close this summer due to funding cuts, Bill Gates apologizes to foundation staffers, and Seattle Torrent Gold Medal winners return home.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Sen. Murray slams Trump's SOTU speech, stricter DUI law stalls out in WA legislature, and Bill Gates apologizes to the Gates Foundation over his ties to Epstein.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
You can now tap to pay on local public transit, Tukwila temporarily bans new detention centers, and we dive deep on the millionaire's tax.
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Costs up, foot traffic down. Seattle's small businesses are struggling
According to a recent survey of more than 130 Seattle-area small businesses, conditions are just as bad now, or worse – than during the pandemic. More than 70% say foot traffic is down compared to the same time last year. To learn more we’re joined by Intentionalist CEO Laura Clise who led the survey, and Hana Yohannes, who owns Shikorina Bakeshop on Capitol Hill.
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Monday Evening Headlines
Did fraudulent sign-ins make the 'millionaire's tax' look unpopular? We remember gun safety advocate Cheryl Stumbo, and we celebrate NW athletes who won medals at the Olympics.
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Friday Evening Headlines
WA lawmakers react to SCOTUS tariff ruling, Tukwila considers ban on building new detention facilities, and crime victim advocates worry about funding cuts.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Nurses want ICE agents out of St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma, WA lawmakers are tackling AI safeguards for kids, and Bruce Lee gets a Forever Stamp.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Mayor Wilson pledges to expand homeless shelter beds, the Seahawks are officially up for sale, and WA's snowpack is looking bleak.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Mayor Wilson delivers her first State of the City speech, WA Senate passes 'millionaires tax,' and Seattle's City Attorney ends a policy that prevented one judge from hearing criminal cases.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Head of WA schools throws support behind “millionaires tax,” bill to restrict license plate readers advances in Olympia, and Governor Ferguson meets with NBA commissioner Adam Silver.