Andrew Kirk has been a journalist since 2003. Although originally from the Tri-Cities, he lived in Utah for 17 years and is a graduate of the University of Utah. He is married with children and currently lives in Richland. He is an amateur historian and used to teach Mandarin Chinese to middle school students in Park City, Utah. For fun he watches movies, visits parks with his kids and occasionally rides a bicycle.
Andrew Kirk
New Construction Jobs Coming to Richland!
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has funding to build a new building starting next December. That means new construction jobs are coming!
Young Drivers ADMIT to Being More Aggressive in Washington
A survey from the insurance company Pemco reveals Washington drivers are more aggressive now than a few years ago -- and people under 35 are the most aggressive.
Bust-A-Gut Reactions to Semi With Cows Almost in Snake River
I had a fantastic time reading everyone's reactions on the Pasco Police Facebook page! Here are my favorites:
Wait! Check If Roads Open Before You Go ANYWHERE Today!
If you need to drive today, remember SLOW! All eight accidents on I-82 were caused by vehicles driving too quickly for conditions.
Super Popular Burger & Ice Cream Franchise Coming to Walla Walla
A new restaurant is coming to the Walla Walla Town Center! Burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes and more!
20 Things Only TriCities Children of the 1980s Will Remember
If you grew up in Tri-Cities during the 1980s you shared some experiences younger people missed out on. I like Tri-Cities better NOW, but I still get nostalgic.
Knife Drawn in Richland Drive-Thru Argument
You know those "new" drive-thrus with the 2 lanes? I personally don't care for them because I have no idea when "my turn" is to pull forward.
Well apparently I'm not the only one.
Washington Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
Sgt. Cameron Meddock's wife Stephanie is pregnant with the couple's first child. During his second tour in Afghanistan the 26-year-old Army Ranger died yesterday.
Confirmed: Dangerous Disease Spreading in Southern Washington
Considering the amount of traveling families are likely to undertake for the upcoming three-day weekend, any infected kids from those schools, churches and stores (but who aren't showing signs of yet) could spread the disease far and wide.
Mild Winter? Freak Frost Topples Power Poles Near Hanford
On the Hanford Nuclear Reservation on the Prosser side of Rattlesnake Mountain (near Crooks Road) hoar frost was so thick, so heavy it snapped a wood power pole! See the photos!