Andrew Kirk

2012 Outdoorsman Expo Is THIS Weekend
Chief RV's second annual Outdoorsman Expo for lovers of gun sports, camping, fishing, hunting, RVs, boats, water sports, man caves and more will be at the Pasco TRAC Sept. 7-9.
Organizers are planning for a giant fish tank for demonstrations, a Dock Dogs of Tri-Cities show, a gun show, a swap meet, SCUBA demonstrations from ATV dealers, door prizes and tons of discounts on cool gear...

Michael Clarke Duncan Dead at 54 – Not a Celebrity Hoax
RIP Oscar-nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan.
A plethora of media sources are announcing the death after it was confirmed by his fiance Sept. 3.

Office Olympics Continued: Donut Eating Contest
We took a break from our office Olympics to get some real work done. We’re back this week with a doughnut eating contest.

Office Olympics Round 1 – Paper Toss Into Wastebasket
Inspired by the 2-1 victory of Team USA over Japan in the women’s soccer final, we decided to do our own Office Olympics.

Did You Think Oh Boy! Oberto Was Winning Sunday?
Jimmy Shane for Graham Trucking won an EXTREMELY close race against Miss Beacon Plumbing at Sunday’s final for the Columbia Cup. According to a quote in the Tri-City Herald, it was one of the closest finishes in the history of hydroplane racing...

Congatulations Erica Hall! Father’s Day Photo Contest Winner
There was a tie in the voting for the Father’s Day photo contest. Our office had to break the tie, so Erica Hall is the winner of the grill and tent with her quote, “If you get me a beer I will give you a quarter!”
Everyone’s submissions were awesome
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![Richland Apartment Fire Draws Massive Response [VIDEOS + PHOTOS]](http://townsquare.media/site/134/files/2012/06/06.13.12-041.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Richland Apartment Fire Draws Massive Response [VIDEOS + PHOTOS]
The fate of a man pulled from the smoke and the cause of the fire were still unknown late Thursday as fire fighting crews finished an evacuation of the Casa Grande Apartments. An investigation of still lingering smoke was underway.
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5 Awesome Ways to Make Your Own Hot Bikini
It was hot yesterday and that reminded me to find my swimsuit. That got me thinking, if women can’t find a bathing suit they like, can they make their own? I discovered on YouTube that many have. Some even recycle old clothing like T-shirts and leggings...
![Tell Us What Makes Your Town Special – Week No. 1 Umatilla & Hermiston [SURVEY]](http://townsquare.media/site/134/files/2012/05/Hermiston.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tell Us What Makes Your Town Special – Week No. 1 Umatilla & Hermiston [SURVEY]
Every week we’re going to ask about your memories or favorite thing about one of the small towns in the Mid-Columbia.

Join the Fight Against Human Trafficking – Visit ‘Sold’ Exhibit This Weekend
Liam Neeson’s film ‘Taken‘ was the first introduction many of us had to the crime of human trafficking. As disturbing as the film is, it was still made by Hollywood. Kennewick resident Krista Hanson said she was first exposed to the reality of human trafficking a few years ago when showed a blog by an undercover journalist. He had visited a
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