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
The Enchantments closed to the public as manhunt continues, local grocery workers may go on strike, and police arrest a man suspected of stealing instruments from the Seattle band Heart.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
U.S. Supreme Court deals setback to SPD officers, hunt continues for WA father accused of killing daughters, and Sen. Cantwell speaks up in support of public broadcasting.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Local man linked to fertility clinic bombing, Seattle's Canlis gets a new head chef, and SIFF lays off staff.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
New records shed light on former SPD Chief's firing, NW tribes say Trump's budget proposal violates treaty rights, and Seattle cracks down on tire dumping.
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Catholic leaders sue to protect confession secrecy
Catholic leaders in Seattle, Spokane, and Yakima have filed a federal lawsuit against state officials. They say a newly passed law violates their first amendment rights. It requires clergy members to report any suspected child abuse, even if that information is revealed during confession.
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Saturday Special: New Seattle summer beach rules and the “Goonies” 40th anniversary takes over Astoria
Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… As summer approaches, Seattle is imposing beach curfews, putting in physical barriers like new gates, and increasing police and park ranger patrols. And people in the small coastal town of Astoria, Oregon are preparing for a Pacific Northwest pop culture milestone: “The Goonies” is celebrating its 40th anniversary next week, and organizers are expecting plenty of fans.
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Friday Evening Headlines
Effort launched to recall Gov. Ferguson, UW lab tech released from immigration detention, and Catholic bishops sue WA over new law.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz sues Seattle, King County assessor faces resignation calls over restraining order, and we remember Northwest bluesman Bill Engelhart.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Cooling shelters open during mini heat wave, college grads are entering a workforce with fewer internships, and Spokane astronaut Anne McClain talks to students from space.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Bartell Drugs gets a lifeline from CVS, townhouses are coming to a Seattle neighborhood near you, and Sonics legend Shawn Kemp pleads guilty over shooting incident.
