Andy Hurst
@andyhurst.bsky.social
you can’t miss what you forget
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People are calling my lede here "appalling," "nightmare fuel," "actively evil," and "a desecration of the human spirit"
The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined
Inside the most important, and also least important, story of our time
www.theringer.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
People are calling my lede here "appalling," "nightmare fuel," "actively evil," and "a desecration of the human spirit"
Going to Costco during Thanksgiving week just to feel something
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Going to Costco during Thanksgiving week just to feel something
Celebrating the new Ken Burns series with a fresh bowl cut
November 23, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Celebrating the new Ken Burns series with a fresh bowl cut
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Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
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As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief.
His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
FBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior Staff
As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr...
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief.
His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
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Trump calls a reporter “insubordinate” and “a terrible person” after she asks a question about Epstein. I’m not going to say what the question was because I think it’s worth turning up the volume to hear for yourself.
November 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Trump calls a reporter “insubordinate” and “a terrible person” after she asks a question about Epstein. I’m not going to say what the question was because I think it’s worth turning up the volume to hear for yourself.
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Olivia Nuzzi apparently torched all journalistic ethics in pursuit of a profile about Mark Sanford and still wrote one the worst ledes I’ve ever read
November 18, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Olivia Nuzzi apparently torched all journalistic ethics in pursuit of a profile about Mark Sanford and still wrote one the worst ledes I’ve ever read
Darnold doing exactly what we were worried he would do
Interception. Sam Darnold throws right into double coverage and Kamren Kinchens with his second pick of the day.
Easily worst Sam has looked and it hasn't been pressure based. Just bad decisions.
Easily worst Sam has looked and it hasn't been pressure based. Just bad decisions.
November 16, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Darnold doing exactly what we were worried he would do
Seahawks didn’t come to play today
Wild to see Seattle defense get pushed around like on that long fourth-and-1 run.
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Seahawks didn’t come to play today
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"I just spoke to mayor-elect Katie Wilson to congratulate her on a hard-fought victory," Harrell said. "I let her know my team is standing by [for transition]. It was a very delightful conversation."
Bruce Harrell concedes Seattle mayoral race to Katie Wilson
Standing in the vaulted lobby of Seattle City Hall Thursday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the mayor’s race to his challenger Katie Wilson.
www.kuow.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
"I just spoke to mayor-elect Katie Wilson to congratulate her on a hard-fought victory," Harrell said. "I let her know my team is standing by [for transition]. It was a very delightful conversation."
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excellent piece on soundgarden by seattle now grunge correspondent @andyhurst.bsky.social. real emotional kicker at the end
open.spotify.com/episode/2Hh6...
(also superunknown is better than any nirvana album by a pretty big margin thanks bye)
open.spotify.com/episode/2Hh6...
(also superunknown is better than any nirvana album by a pretty big margin thanks bye)
Seattle's iconic, underrated Soundgarden enters the HOF
open.spotify.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
excellent piece on soundgarden by seattle now grunge correspondent @andyhurst.bsky.social. real emotional kicker at the end
open.spotify.com/episode/2Hh6...
(also superunknown is better than any nirvana album by a pretty big margin thanks bye)
open.spotify.com/episode/2Hh6...
(also superunknown is better than any nirvana album by a pretty big margin thanks bye)
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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released emails suggesting that President Trump knew more about Jeffrey Epstein’s activities than he has acknowledged.
Here's a look at what the emails show. nyti.ms/48aa1Uu
Here's a look at what the emails show. nyti.ms/48aa1Uu
What Epstein’s Emails Allege About Trump’s Knowledge of His Conduct
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released emails suggesting that President Trump knew more about Jeffrey Epstein’s activities than he has acknowledged.
nyti.ms
November 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released emails suggesting that President Trump knew more about Jeffrey Epstein’s activities than he has acknowledged.
Here's a look at what the emails show. nyti.ms/48aa1Uu
Here's a look at what the emails show. nyti.ms/48aa1Uu
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Our deep dive into the recesses of Epstein's inbox found repeated instances of him seeking to exploit his Trump relationship. "I am the one able to take him down," Epstein wrote in December 2018. 🎁🔗 @jsgatnyt.bsky.social @nickconfessore.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Our deep dive into the recesses of Epstein's inbox found repeated instances of him seeking to exploit his Trump relationship. "I am the one able to take him down," Epstein wrote in December 2018. 🎁🔗 @jsgatnyt.bsky.social @nickconfessore.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
I think the NFL is onto something tonight — zero points and endless penalties. Viewing perfection
November 11, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I think the NFL is onto something tonight — zero points and endless penalties. Viewing perfection
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Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson is now ahead in this nail-biter of an election count.
Katie Wilson pulls ahead of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell – by 91 votes
www.kuow.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson is now ahead in this nail-biter of an election count.
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ice cubes are ridiculous. like yeah lemme just get a piece of water
November 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
ice cubes are ridiculous. like yeah lemme just get a piece of water
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With today’s ballots, Seattle’s race for mayor has narrowed even further (50.7% to 48.9%).
Progressive challenger Katie Wilson got 55% of today’s votes. There are roughly 55,000 ballots left to count. She needs ~54% of the remainder to surpass incumbent Bruce Harrell.
With today’s ballots, Seattle’s race for mayor has narrowed even further (50.7% to 48.9%).
Progressive challenger Katie Wilson got 55% of today’s votes. There are roughly 55,000 ballots left to count. She needs ~54% of the remainder to surpass incumbent Bruce Harrell.
November 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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With today’s ballots, Seattle’s race for mayor has narrowed even further (50.7% to 48.9%).
Progressive challenger Katie Wilson got 55% of today’s votes. There are roughly 55,000 ballots left to count. She needs ~54% of the remainder to surpass incumbent Bruce Harrell.
With today’s ballots, Seattle’s race for mayor has narrowed even further (50.7% to 48.9%).
Progressive challenger Katie Wilson got 55% of today’s votes. There are roughly 55,000 ballots left to count. She needs ~54% of the remainder to surpass incumbent Bruce Harrell.
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Today on Seattle Now:
Casual Friday with @toddbishop.bsky.social and Rachel Horgan
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0ra6...
Casual Friday with @toddbishop.bsky.social and Rachel Horgan
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0ra6...
Casual Friday with Todd Bishop and Rachel Horgan
open.spotify.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Today on Seattle Now:
Casual Friday with @toddbishop.bsky.social and Rachel Horgan
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0ra6...
Casual Friday with @toddbishop.bsky.social and Rachel Horgan
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0ra6...
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I didn't even *want* to lean on the barrier until I saw this cool guy doing it
November 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I didn't even *want* to lean on the barrier until I saw this cool guy doing it
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Today on Seattle Now:
A look at the initial results from the Seattle general election
Great breakdown with Trish Murphy and Paige Browning
We'll get more ballots this afternoon
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4num...
A look at the initial results from the Seattle general election
Great breakdown with Trish Murphy and Paige Browning
We'll get more ballots this afternoon
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4num...
Early results from Seattle's 2025 general election
open.spotify.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today on Seattle Now:
A look at the initial results from the Seattle general election
Great breakdown with Trish Murphy and Paige Browning
We'll get more ballots this afternoon
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4num...
A look at the initial results from the Seattle general election
Great breakdown with Trish Murphy and Paige Browning
We'll get more ballots this afternoon
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4num...
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has a 7-percentage-point lead (53.3% to 46.2%) over progressive challenger Katie Wilson.
But there is a very good chance he will end up losing.
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But there is a very good chance he will end up losing.
🧵 1/7
November 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has a 7-percentage-point lead (53.3% to 46.2%) over progressive challenger Katie Wilson.
But there is a very good chance he will end up losing.
🧵 1/7
But there is a very good chance he will end up losing.
🧵 1/7
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Incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell secured about 53% of the vote in Seattle on election night. That doesn’t mean Harrell is safe.
Start biting those nails: No clear winner in Seattle mayor’s race — yet
Incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell secured about 53% of the vote in Seattle on election night. That doesn’t mean Harrell is safe.
www.kuow.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell secured about 53% of the vote in Seattle on election night. That doesn’t mean Harrell is safe.
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Mayor Bruce Harrell is up 7 points, 53-46.
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Mayor Bruce Harrell is up 7 points, 53-46.
If you want to know how SNAP delays and cuts are affecting folks here in Seattle, give this a listen.
Hosted by the excellent @trishmurphy.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Hosted by the excellent @trishmurphy.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
With SNAP in flux, Seattle food banks expect a surge
Podcast Episode · Seattle Now · 11/04/2025 · 16m
podcasts.apple.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
If you want to know how SNAP delays and cuts are affecting folks here in Seattle, give this a listen.
Hosted by the excellent @trishmurphy.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Hosted by the excellent @trishmurphy.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
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I don't do a lot of horn tooting, but now feels like a good time.
I'm really proud of the work we do every day at KUOW.
The newsroom is filled with smart, funny people who love the craft and this city.
Today's episode of Seattle Now produced by @andyhurst.bsky.social will stick with you.
I'm really proud of the work we do every day at KUOW.
The newsroom is filled with smart, funny people who love the craft and this city.
Today's episode of Seattle Now produced by @andyhurst.bsky.social will stick with you.
With SNAP in flux, Seattle food banks expect a surge
Podcast Episode · Seattle Now · 11/04/2025 · 16m
podcasts.apple.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I don't do a lot of horn tooting, but now feels like a good time.
I'm really proud of the work we do every day at KUOW.
The newsroom is filled with smart, funny people who love the craft and this city.
Today's episode of Seattle Now produced by @andyhurst.bsky.social will stick with you.
I'm really proud of the work we do every day at KUOW.
The newsroom is filled with smart, funny people who love the craft and this city.
Today's episode of Seattle Now produced by @andyhurst.bsky.social will stick with you.