Andrew Kirk

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Andrew Kirk has been a journalist for nine years. Although originally from the Tri-Cities, he has lived in Utah for the past 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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Sat. & Sun. Last Days to See ‘Sold’ – an Exhibit on the Human Trafficking Experience

May 20 is the last day to see ‘Sold’ – an exhibit created by local women to educate their peers on the horrors of human slavery. Motivated to fight the problem somehow, they came up with the idea for the exhibit and received support from Bethel Church at 600 Shockley Road

Category: Tri-Cities News
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New PNNL Finding: Pollution Makes Clouds Bigger, Storms Stronger & Air Warmer

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have discovered pollution makes storm clouds larger. Because storm clouds trap heat in the atmosphere, bigger ones could be helping warm the Earth, a recent study concluded in the journal Geophysical Research Letters on May 10

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sewing machine Flickr, Kelly Hogaboom

5 Awesome Ways to Make Your Own Swimsuit

Swimwear has got to be the most personal thing we wear all year. When my wife can't find something she really likes, she just makes her own. That got me thinking, if women can't find a bathing suit they like, can they make their own? I discovered on YouTube that many have.

Cassatt Flickr, cliff1066

Congratulations Sharon – Winner of the ‘Best Mom’ Contest!

Sharon Atchinson is the randomly selected winner of the "Best Mom" contest!

Her mom, Rosie Gleed, will receive flowers and a free portrait photography session.

Even better news, Sharon recently found out she's

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Win $10,000 Cash! – How Would You Spend It?

Right now you have a chance to win $10,000 cash with 97.5 KOOL FM!

What would you do with it?

It's like being in a battle with a single bullet. You've got to make it count!

The more practical side of me would save it. My wife and I are trying

mother and child Flickr, Eden Pictures
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mother and child reunion and Valerie's Geneology Photos Flickr, Valerie's Geneology Photos

Why Is Your Mom the BEST? Here’s What You Said

It's not too late to submit, but the contest ends the evening of May 10.

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bridge Flickr, Judith Arndt

Part 2 – Where Is This in Tri-Cities? Take the Quiz

We gave you an easy one yesterday, can you answer this one?

cute baby Flickr, Petras Gagilas

Where Is This in Tri-Cities? Take the Quiz

Play our game that tests your ability to give directions.

GabrielaP93 Flickr, GabrielaP93

Best Mom Contest – Tell Us Why Yours Should Win!

Tell us why you love your mom and we'll put her name in a raffle to win flowers from Arlene's Flowers and a free Family Portrait Session from Firefly BLU Photographer -- a $299 value (and includes digital rights and photos on CD). We'll take submissi

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97.5 KOOL FM Playlist – May 2012 Top Songs

Here are your 40 favorite songs heard on KOOL.

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10 Ways To Know It’s Time To Lose Weight [SPONSORED]

It's almost summer and time for swimsuits -- that's not good news for many of us. A recent study said the Tri-Cities is the ninth fattest region in the nation with almost one-third of residents qualifying as obese. If you're dreading summer, here are some tips to help you decide if you're just being self conscious or if it's time to really shed some pounds. If weight loss is in your future, let Big Bear inspire you.