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.
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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...
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...
Oregon Fears Eclipse Watchers Sure to Start Forest Fires
It's not that Oregon forestry officials are being pessimistic. They're just being realistic. MILLIONS of people are expected to visit Oregon for the Aug. 21 eclipse of the sun.
With that many people coming to the state and most of them camping, or at least spending the day outdoors, wildfires and forest fires will be INEVITABLE...
Motorcyclist Pulls Over for an Ambulance, Pays Dearly for It
A Moses Lake man was riding his Harley Davidson on SR 170 when an ambulance approached from the opposite direction. Following the law, the cyclist slowed down and pulled over.
A 48-year-old in a Toyota Camry on the same side of the road as the cyclist DID NOT slow down and pull over...
Local Police Say You’re Probably Using Your Child’s Car Seat Wrong
Moses Lake Police shared a video recently saying they see this mistake all the time. Despite your best efforts, you could be endangering your child:
The rule is knowing the weight limits on the anchor restraint belts. The LATCH systems in cars (anchors in the car where belts on the car seats can latch onto) are easier and safer than the seat belts...
Everything You Need to Know About ‘River of Fire’ July 4, 2017 in Columbia Park
Are you ready for HAPO Community Credit Union's 31st annual River of Fire celebration in Columbia Park July 4, 2017? It's the largest fireworks show in the Mid Columbia and one heck of a party!
This year's event is TUESDAY noon to end of show (although gates open at 7 a...
Don’t Miss the Gorge Blues & Brews Festival June 24
The 24th annual Gorge Blues and Brews Festival is Saturday, June 24, in Stevenson, Washington. This is a 21-year-old and over event for both Friday and Saturday.
The scenic drive through the Columbia Gorge adds beauty to the sounds and tastes of this fantastic festival...
Middle School Staff Fends Off Violent Attack in College Place
A 16 year old and his 18-year-old brother broke into John Sager Middle School in College Place Thursday afternoon with the intent to kill or harm Principal Dale Stopperan.
Don’t Miss Monster Truck Thunder in Walla Walla Saturday
Monsters invade Walla Walla! Well, OK, the monstrously large trucks of ‘Monster Truck Thunder’ are in Walla Walla leading up to Saturday’s two shows at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds. Check out the ‘American Thunder’ monster truck early this afternoon at NAPA Auto Parts at 1830 East Isaacs Avenue or see them on display near the fairgrounds...
LDS Church Cancels Varsity & Venture Scout Charters
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) sponsors dozens of Venture and Varsity Scout Troops in the Mid Columbia. The church announced its intent to cancel these charters Thursday, May 11.
The church officially stated the cancellation was done to serve its own needs and not out of protest...
SR240 Backed All the Way Up to Richland Because of Wildfire
A brush fire on 395 near the Blue Bridge stalled traffic on 240 from the bridge all the way back to Richland on Wednesday.
Richard Aguirre Found Innocent by Jury in Re-Trial
The first jury couldn't reach a verdict. The second trial began Wednesday morning and ended Thursday afternoon. After a short deliberation the jurors decided there was insufficient evidence to convict the former Pasco officer of rape.