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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Friday Evening Headlines
Changes to parents' rights law heads to Gov. Ferguson, number of lobbyists in Olympia is growing, and WA residents will soon have the "right to repair." It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
WA international students sue the Trump Administration, parents call for better enrollment management at Seattle Public Schools, and nearby residents of Denny Blaine Park are suing the City of Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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Seattle bookstores aren’t just surviving, they’re thriving
On Saturday, Seattle area readers are celebrating Independent Bookstore Day. There’s the Passport Challenge -- an attempt to visit all 29 participating bookstores in the Puget Sound Region, and get a stamp from each one. We talk with Tom Nissley, owner of Phinney Books about why Seattle's independent bookstores continue to thrive.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Mayor Harrell announces new climate measures, Pike Place Market goes temporarily car-free, and the Seattle Kraken are looking for a new head coach, again. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Monday Evening Headlines
Proposal to keep trans athletes out of girls' sports fails in WA, state lands commish calls Trump's logging order "bluster," and there's a new passenger ferry to the San Juan Islands. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Friday Evening Headlines
AmericaCorp targeted with DOGE cuts, UW grad student wins court victory over revoked visa, and WA's recycling program will get an overhaul. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Visas revoked for Shoreline Community College students, WA's lawsuit over Trump's birthright citizenship order will reach SCOTUS, and WA lawmakers pass bill to hire more cops. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Seattle crosswalks hacked with audio deepfake of Jeff Bezos, WA Dems scrap their wealth tax plan, and Peruvian immigrants in Central WA are on edge. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
WA's Attorney General sues Seattle Public Schools, after-hours lounges in Seattle must abide by new security rules, and WA Dems push for a budget that could mean higher property taxes. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Monday Evening Headlines
Feds deny WA's request for disaster relief, lawmakers pass bill requiring clergy to report abuse, and the Virginia Inn will close. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.