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
Need an Idea? New Year’s Eve Party at Rollarena
Richland Rollarena is hosting a New Year's Eve party for families.
Games, fun music, and plenty of junk food are available!
Final Week to See Children’s Exhibit Near Keewaydin Park
Hands In for Hands On is enjoying its final week of hosting a "Trivial Pursuit 50-State Adventure."
Kennewick Man Rams Vehicle With His 3 Dogs Inside
A man was fleeing sheriff deputies last Friday with his three pet dogs in the car when he lost control and rammed another vehicle head on.
40th Annual Lampson Cable Bridge Run Dec. 15, 2018 Was Awesome! [VIDEO]
Over 2,100 participants made the 40th Annual Lampson Cable Bridge Run last December 15--the most attended in years!
The holiday spirit was apparent in the apparel worn by participants and this less than 3 minute video is a fun watch. I'm already looking forward to the 41st Lampson Cable Bridge Run next December...
Will You Make It Through 13 Doors?
The largest haunted attraction in Eastern Washington & Oregon is about to open and it's bigger and better. '13 Doors Hell's Dungeon' at the Benton Franklin Fairgrounds. You'll have to get through a 7200 foot maze of horror. The challenge is to make it ALL the way through! Do...
Sad But True: ‘Black Face’ Was Part of Tri-Cities History
If you haven't heard, the governor of Virginia has been asked to resign over a 1984 photo in which he allegedly is dressed in "black face" -- a term commonly used to refer to white/Caucasian people putting on makeup to look African American for comedic effect...
Vote for a Summer Fun Photo to Win Silverwood Tickets & More!
We're giving away Silverwood tickets, Canyon Lakes golf vouchers, Raptor Reef - Triple Play passes and more courtesy of Numerica Credit Union! Upload a photo of you or your family having SUMMER FUN to be entered.
You have until Aug. 8 to submit your photo...
Make Manson Part of Your Summer Plans! (5 Concerts Coming) [SPONSORED]
Manson, Washington is beautiful this time of year and you can easily stop in Wenatchee and Lake Chelan on your way north! The 12 Tribes Colville Casinos own resorts in Mason, Omak and Coulee Dam and are bringing 5 big concerts to the Deep Water Amphitheater in Manson this summer...
Show Us Your ‘Cutest Baby of Week’ [CONTEST]
We're looking for the Cutest Baby of Week! Like Desert Sky Women's Healthcare's Facebook page and then submit your favorite photo below. Then, once a week we'll randomly pick a winner to receive a $25 VISA card courtesy of Desert Sky!
Coyote Spotted in Benton City Backyard
Keep your pets indoors, Benton City!
If you live in the lower Yakima Valley you're no stranger to coyotes (pronounced with two syllables).
They're not as dangerous as wolves and mountain lions, but they are more daring.
They'll pick off your cats and small dogs...