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
What Are the Best Local Bands Right Now? [SURVEY]
Working at the radio station I was good friends with Faith Martin so she was my favorite local performer. I'm also a fan of Duncan Pryce as well as Stompin Ground, Kate Turner and 3rd Date. We all miss Tom Gnoza. I guess I'm out of touch with the local music scene right now. Who would you say are the top 5 biggest draws right now? Who is up-and-coming? Who is fantastic and is just waiting to be no
Vote for the Cutest Couple! (Week 12)
Congratulations to last week's winner: Suzanne Morris! This week is Formo vs. Gray. Whoever has the most votes by next Friday morning wins a pair of tickets to an upcoming Americans hockey game and a $100 gift certificate to Wine Country Furniture...
Share a Bundled Baby Photo to Win $100 to Nouveau Day Spa!
You deserve to be treated special for all your hard work this holiday season! We're going to give a $100 gift certificate to Nouveau Day Spa to someone who shows us a cute Winter Baby photo! Any photo, current or from the past, of an adorable baby bundled up against the cold.
Locally-Made Gifts Your Loved Ones Will Treasure
Shop local this holiday season. Here are about a dozen ideas made right here in the Mid Columbia! With all of our agriculture and creativity, you can find real treasures that ship well your relatives and friends will love.
Mid Columbia People With Extremely Famous Relatives
We frequently read about Hope Solo's family in town, and formerly we read a lot about Sarah Palin's relatives. The media is respecting Mad Dog James Mattis' mom's privacy, but she's here in town. Who else has ties to the area? Let's compile a master list!
Mid Columbia School Closures and Delays for 2016-2017
Check this page often for school closure updates.
Vote for the Cutest Couple! (Week 11)
Congratulations to last week's winner: Ellayne Meldrum! This week is Groves vs. Morris. Whoever has the most votes by next Friday morning wins a pair of tickets to an upcoming Americans hockey game and a $100 gift certificate to Wine Country Furniture...
Lucky Bridge Casino CLOSED
One of the Tri-Cities' four casinos shuttered its doors last night. Specific details are unknown.
Richland Man Is Next Secretary of Defense!
Retired Marine General James Mattis was a long shot for Sec. of Defense. He retired from leading military forces in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2013 and a FEDERAL LAW requires a general be 7 years past his or her military service to be in the cabinet...
Utah Boy Smuggles Gun Into Jr. High Class, Fires It
A 15-year-old brought a shotgun and 9mm pistol to junior high school smuggled under a large coat.
Vote for the Cutest Couple! (Week 10)
Congratulations to last week's winner: Jennifer Torres-Salas! This week is Meldrum vs. Warner. Whoever has the most votes by next Friday morning wins a pair of tickets to an upcoming Americans hockey game and a $100 gift certificate to Wine Country Furniture...
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Van Giesen Day Before Thanksgiving
West Richland police say a motorcycle driving in excessive speeds was hit by a truck. The biker is dead and the street was closed for several hours.
A motorcyclist by the same description has been called into police numerous times for unsafe driving on Van Giesen...