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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 Evening Headlines

    Conservatives launch multiple challenges against income tax, another piece of Paul Allen's sports legacy is sold, and rocket hardware made in Redmond will be onboard the moon mission. 

  • Why an OB-GYN accused of sexual misconduct was allowed to keep practicing

    Last fall, an OB-GYN was ordered by the Washington State Medical Commission to not work with female patients. Dr. Mark Mulholland had been practicing for years at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland. For several years, he was accused by multiple patients of sexual misconduct during exams. But before last September, he was still allowed to practice. KUOW’s Ashley Hiruko has been investigating this story, in partnership with ProPublica.

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    WA files lawsuit against Kalshi, PNW farmers feel the pain of Iran war, and mystery orcas are spotted again.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    SCOTUS case could affect voting in WA, City of Seattle appeals CHOP verdict, and another Walgreens closes in Seattle.

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    The SuperSonics are closer than ever to returning, King County Assessor criminally charged with violating court order, and WA is buzzing with more bee species than previously known.

  • Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Gov. Ferguson signs AI bills to protect minors, some WA public lands will close this year due to funding, and Cesar Chavez' name will be removed from a Seattle park.

  • Monday Evening Headlines

    No ICE agents have been assigned to SeaTac Airport yet, a dry summer is on the horizon, and the Puyallup Tribe makes World Cup history.

  • Why did thousands of crows abandon their roost in Bothell?

    After roosting for years on the University of Washington Bothell campus, thousands of crows recently moved to Redmond.  Doug Wacker studied the birds at UW Bothell, and he’s since tracked down their new roost.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    Mayor Wilson partially pauses surveillance camera expansion, WA will not celebrate Cesar Chavez Day, and WA is suing the EPA over its climate policy.

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    Sound Transit may cut projects as costs rise, a pregnant woman is detained by federal agents in the U-District, and Dick's Drive-In workers file a class action lawsuit.