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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The “Chamber of Connection” is trying to thaw the Seattle freeze
Last year, 18,000 people moved to Seattle. And those newcomers may have discovered it can be hard to make friends here. The new civic organization Seattle Chamber of Connection is trying to help newcomers build a community here. Once a month, they host an event called “Seattle Welcome Day” at Town Hall Seattle. We talk with Charlotte Massey, Executive Director and founder of the Seattle Chamber of Connection.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Starbucks lays off more than 600 WA workers, Gov. Ferguson proposes budget cuts, and two indoor cats have contracted bird flu in WA. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Seattle retools its approach to homelessness outreach, Expedia announces more layoffs, and King County agencies are asked to comb through their budgets for cuts. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Trump's refugee ban blocked by Seattle judge, WA arts orgs worry they'll lose federal funding, and Heaven Sent Fried Chicken is closing up shop. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Monday Evening Headlines
Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers, Seattleites protest Elon Musk at Tesla dealership, and all WA students would get free meals under new proposal. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Government
Wildfire experts in Washington state warn of fallout from Trump’s Forest Service cuts
President Donald Trump has fired more than 3,400 employees at the U.S. Forest Service, raising questions about the capacity of the federal agency to coordinate firefighting efforts this summer.
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Federal cuts could raise the risk of wildfire in WA
Earlier this month, 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees were fired. That group does not include firefighters, but many of them serve in roles that help with wildfire prevention. In addition to mass firings, the federal hiring freeze has caused delays for some seasonal wildland firefighters. We talk with environment writer and former wildland firefighter Amanda Monthei about the potential impact on Washington's wildfire season.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
WA schools chief pushes back against DEI executive order, lawmakers propose a "mosquito fleet" of ferries, and what does more housing mean for Seattle's trees? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Federal cuts would have a huge impact on cancer research, performance-based layoffs are rippling through the tech industry, and WA's recycling system could get an overhaul. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Breaking the ice, not hearts at this live Seattle dating show
Are you single in Seattle and sick of the dating apps? We've heard from some folks that dating in Seattle is a drag. It can be hard to connect, hard to find a relationship, and especially with dating apps – people are just flaky. The Seattle show Fun & Flirty is trying to connect people IRL. It's part comedy, part dating, all live on stage. We talk with creator and co-host Zahnae Aquino about Seattle's dating scene, and the benefits of meeting people in real life.
