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
Kennewick Kids Won’t Take Tests, May Cost the Schools Money!
While adults argue about Common Core, standardized testing, curriculum and other issues, 11th graders across the state have noticed there is no punishment for skipping the standardized tests, and many of their parents don't care anyway. But now schools may be punished.
See the 10 Most-Read Articles on 1027KORD.COM in 2015!
102.7 KORD's website (http://1027kord.com) saw visitors spending 30 percent more time on our pages in 2015 than the previous year. See our 10 most-read blogs in 2015:
5 Reasons I Love Being Unattractive
Attractive people make more money, have more friends, get promotions easier and date more often. But being unattractive has its perks, too!
Grant Co. Deputy Applicant Arrested for Raping 12 Year Old
The daughter of a family friend says 23-year-old Kevin McMains raped her on one occasion and molested her on another around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Green Dot Sub Shop Is Excellent AND This Week’s Deal! [VIDEO]
Our weekly deal goes live at 8 a.m. Friday at seizethedeal.com. You can get a $10 gift certificate to Green Dot Sub Shop for only $5. Watch my video to see why this is a very wise move:
How to Get Rid of Leaves REALLY Fast [VIDEO]
These guys found a new way to get rid of those Autumn leaves! these two rednecks burn every leave in sight...lol
Gun Found at Prosser Middle School
Housel Middle School in Prosser was on lock down after a student reported a gun was on campus.
Kelsea Ballerini Invites Fan Battling Cancer as CMA Awards Date
Impressive newcomer Kelsea Ballerini has shot to the top of the who's-who list in country music, and she’s using her new, higher platform in the best way.
Beloved High School Drama Teacher Killed by Civic Official
Brian Senter, a high school drama teacher, was killed in a vehicle accident Saturday by a well-known public figure.
Why the Seattle Seahawks Did Not Deserve the Touchback Call
I’m as glad as anyone the Seahawks beat the Lions in Monday Night Football, but even the NFL is agreeing the referees messed up in giving Seattle the touchback call.
Watch Fearless White-Tailed Deer Saunter Down Richland Street
While jogging on Friday I rounded a corner and found myself staring in the face of three deers. I expected them to run away but they didn't. So I crossed the street and they even walked toward me, so I kept a safe distance, but got these three on camera.
102.7 KORD′s Playlist — September 2015
Check out the top 20 songs in 102.7 KORD‘s rotation for the month of September.