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
Study: Washington Youth Suck at Driving
Traffic safety experts say young people in Washington start driving later than their peers nationally (on average) and are worse drivers for it!
Hero Puts Pasco Burglar in Chokehold to Stop Escape
A man walking to his friend's Moses Lake residence noticed a burglar inside a neighbor's house. He acted fast and helped police apprehend the man.
Portland Man Busted for Stealing Email Passwords to Find Nude Photos
Andrew Helton is accused of collecting 161 sexually-explicit photos of 13 people -- some of unidentified celebrities -- by hacking into 363 email accounts!
9 AM Is Deadline for Our 2016 Million Dollar Bracket Challenge!
There are three more weeks of college basketball games but only one more day to fill out your bracket in our Million Dollar Bracket Challenge.
Make your picks and fill out your bracket before 9 a.m. Thursday for a chance at a million bucks...
My 13 Favorite Jokes That Are Only Funny If You’re Drunk
Keep the laughs coming this St. Patrick's Day with my best jokes for drinking (WARNING: they aren't funny sober).
Dirty Scam Tries to Trick the Elderly in Moses Lake
The Moses Lake senior citizens center said several elderly residents recently brought in letters saying they were FROM the senior center asking for money.
No-Scripts Beer Festival ‘Tri-Cities On Tap’ Coming to Fairgrounds March 19
Tri-Cities On Tap March 19 at the Benton County Fairgrounds will feature about 120 different beers from dozens of breweries. As you wander, mingle and taste you'll also enjoy live music, have access to a game room, and be able to shop vendor booths and food trucks. Tickets are $35 for three hours (either 1-4 p.m. or 5-8 p.m.) and designated drivers are free.
Designated Drivers Get Into Tri-Cities On Tap FOR FREE on March 19!
We're going to have live music, cool vendors and food trucks at Tri-Cities On Tap. And that's if you get bored of playing in our Game Zone! If you come as a Designated Driver your ticket is free thanks to Basin Pacific Insurance.
Zika Virus Bigger Threat to Children Than Expected, Says Seattle Doctor
An expert doctor who helps lead the brain research at Seattle Children's Hospital says the Zika virus is causing much bigger neurological issues in children than expected.
I-90 Ritzville Murder Suspect Admits Drug Use, Thought Victim Was a “Witch”
The 33-year-old man accused of murdering a woman alongside I-90 near Ritzville in eastern Washington made his first court appearance in Adams County Superior Court Tuesday. But that was not the most startling revelation. (Suspect being led into Adams County Jail-KNDU TV)