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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Local Man Wanted for Hurting Baby Week After Learning It Wasn’t His
Zak Wilding skipped his court date last week and is wanted by police. The young man is charged with hurting his 2-month-old stepson back in Nov. 2015.
Umatilla Co. Official Cuts Funding to Fundraisers, Local Events
County commissioner Bill Elfering is making a tough call and saying no more economic and community development money from Oregon's lottery will be given to small local groups to help promote their events. The money can be better spent, he said.
Oregon Says: Please Let the Deer Starve (No Really)
Fish & Wildlife officials in northeast Oregon are concerned about citizens dropping off animal feed for deer and elk.
Yes, many animals are facing starvation after this harsh winter, but feeding them in January isn't the solution.
Here are 3 surprisingly logical reasons to let the animals starve:
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Yes, many animals are facing starvation after this harsh winter, but feeding them in January isn't the solution.
Here are 3 surprisingly logical reasons to let the animals starve:
1…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Gisele and Some Guy She Married
I'm really excited to see Gisele on TV this Sunday at some sporting event I'm not really sure about. Apparently she'll be there supporting some guy she married who makes about a third as much as her and is about half the woman she is. Here are a couple things you maybe didn't know about Gisele:
February Cutest Couple Contest Open to Everyone!
98.3 The Key and Nouveau Day Spa are partnering to bring you a Cutest Couple Contest Valentine's Day edition!
Jan. 30 through 8 a.m. Feb. 5 submit your photo! If you've already submitted to play Cutest Couple, you'll need to submit AGAIN to be in THIS game...
Jan. 30 through 8 a.m. Feb. 5 submit your photo! If you've already submitted to play Cutest Couple, you'll need to submit AGAIN to be in THIS game...
Vote for the Cutest Couple! (Week 17)
Congratulations to last week's winner: Ernie & Lara! This week is Holly vs. Teresa. 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. Ye...
Did You See Richland Man Ice Skating Down City Street?!
Remember how most streets and parking lots were a sheet of ice Thursday morning? David Thrasher of Richland decided to pull out his hockey skates and go for a spin! WATCH HIS VIDEO!
Vote for the Cutest Couple! (Week 16)
Congratulations to last week's winner: Tori McManamon ! This week is Christina vs. Ernie & Lara. 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. Ye...
Find J.A. Jane to Win 4 Tickets to Gabriel Iglesias From Junior Achievement
It's going to be a wild time! The 21st annual JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BOWLING CLASSIC – JUNGLE ADVENTURE BOWL! Show your wild side Feb. 27-March 4 at Atomic Bowl with 102.7 KORD and support Junior Achievement.
Alicia Massey Wins ‘Bundled Baby’ Contest
Thanks to Nouveau Day Spa we were able to give away a gift certificate for some pampering to someone who shared a "bundled baby photo" this blistery winter.
73-Year-Old Woman Held Hostage by Teens Chewed Through Tape to Get Free
Laura Dunbar fell asleep in a chair at home around 5 p.m. on Dec. 21. She says a man and two young boys climbed through her window and woke her by tying her up with duct tape and covering her head with a pillowcase.
The three ran through her home for half an hour stealing a safe and two guns (...
The three ran through her home for half an hour stealing a safe and two guns (...
Vote for the Cutest Couple! (Week 15)
Congratulations to last week's winner: Janna Crawford! This week is Alger vs. McManamon. 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...