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
Walla Walla Parents Charged With Strangling, Beating 2 Year Old
Walla Walla prosecutors say a 25-year-old mother and her 21-year-old boyfriend sent a two-year-old child to the hospital
Washingtonian Amanda Knox Returning to Italy
Amanda Knox of Seattle spent nearly a decade in an Italian prison suspected of aiding the murder of her roommate. After finally coming home, Knox is now going back.
More Than a Dozen Hermiston Teachers Were Hurt by Students Last Year
Teachers report it's a steadily-increasing trend. They say incoming students just don't know how to handle their negative emotions.
Walla Walla Teen Saved Teammate’s Life With Lifeguard Training
The victim sat down after a heat to catch his breath. Knowing he has asthma, Turner, then a junior, went to check on him.
See All the Family-Friendly Events Happening This Weekend May 3-5
After you finish the chores go outside and play! There are art, cultural and sporting events happening all weekend!
Mass Shooting at UNC Charlotte, 1 Person Apprehended
The University of North Carolina in Charlotte confirmed one shooter was apprehended for killing two people and injuring four more Tuesday afternoon.
Shooting on Clearwater Suspects Busted
Kennewick Police were pleased to announce the arrest today of 3 men ages 19, 19 and 25 in connection with a shooting on the 2600 block of Clearwater Ave. yesterday.
Gossip and Rumors Lead to False Accusations in Prosser
While it was wise and helpful for local residents to be looking out for their kids being aware of your surroundings, police are urging caution.
Benton City Cars Slid to Work in Roundabout Full of Poop
"Anyone know about the dumped feces this morning?" asked Benton City's Lisa Miller.
"My hubby thought maybe it was slaughterhouse remnants. It was red in some places," answered Robin Monk.
"I drove through it 30 minutes ago and the smell is still either in my nose or my car," replied Tiffany Lewis...
Half-Naked Teens Covered in Bread Alarm Motorists at Columbia Park
It is sometimes difficult for adults to understand today's youth growing up in a world defined by the internet. That's why people were alarmed to find half-naked teenage boys in boxer shorts lying at the duck pond with bread glued to their chests.
Best Names for Tri-Cities Youth Sports Teams
My least favorite part of coaching youth sports is deciding on a name for the team. Below is a list of unique names that are yours for the taking!
7 Previous Times the Notre Dame Cathedral Needed Restoration
Will Paris rebuild the Notre Dame cathedral? Of course they will; they have each time it endured devastating damage. The sacred building had never suffered a large fire before, but it has undergone several "rebirths."