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
Fascinating: Washington’s Measles Outbreak Came from Eastern Europe
Russian speakers in the Portland/Vancouver area avoid vaccinations at above-average rates.
300 New Jobs Coming to Boardman for Giant Renewable Energy Plant
Portland General Electric recently announced it will build a giant wind/solar and battery storage plant in Morrow County!
First Time Home Buyer? You’ll Need At Least $230k in Tri-Cities
I was chatting with a small business owner in December about how his dual-income, no-kids household couldn't afford a home in Tri-Cities. How can that be? I asked. Well, you now need to be approved for $230k to find anything. That's over $1,100 a month...
Making Extra Home Payments Can Save You Big Money
I'm thinking about all the fun ways I could spend money. But in the back of my mind I keep remembering Benjamin Franklin: a penny saved is a penny earned.
7 Best Places to Sit While Your Kids Run Around
THEY wanted to play at the park, it wasn't MY idea. Here are the 7 best places for kids to run while you just sit.
Oregon Accuses Saudi Arabia of Helping Criminals Escape Justice
Visiting college students from Saudi Arabia have committed serious crimes in 8 states and then vanished -- likely with the help of the Saudi government.
Popular TV Show Visits Pendleton — But Locals Are Furious
The CW channel's hit show "Supernatural" explored a Pendleton, Oregon! Locals should be excited for the notoriety! So why is everyone upset?
Pet Massage Is Now a Thing in Walla Walla
Does your puppy seem stressed? Consider getting her a massage with essential oil aromatherapy.
Associated Veterinary Medical Center in Walla Walla now boasts an employee certified in both.
People massage has long been known to help heal injuries and release harmful toxins...
100 New Apartments Coming to Pendleton
Pendleton City Council believes more businesses will come to Pendleton if there is housing for their workers. Saj Jivanjee plans to build 100 new apartments.
The land is being DONATED by the city and a huge discount is being given for the land development (hooking up to water & sewer, etc.)
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Quarter of NE Oregon Teens Use Marijuana Regularly
According to a recent survey, almost half of northeast Oregon teens have tried marijuana and a quarter use it regularly.
Statewide, that's normal. And in southern Oregon, more than half of teens told the survey they'd tried marijuana...