Articles by Andrew Kirk

Andrew Kirk is a stay-at-home dad pursuing a second master’s degree to become a middle school history teacher. He previously worked seven years as a digital media editor for a cluster of radio stations and thee years as a business section editor at a newspaper. He graduated from the University of Utah with a master’s in mass communication in 2007. He has five children and enjoys jogging on Columbia River trails.
Elaina Morrow began as a bridal consultant in 2013 and bought the former Amy’s Bridal from her mentor in 2020 and renamed it RoseLily Bridal. Adapting to shifting regulations has helped the business continue serving brides. (Courtesy Angela Johnson Photography)

Richland bridal shop finds new ways to dress wedding parties

One new Richland business knew brides would “say yes to the dress” if they could. RoseLily Bridal is doing whatever it takes to allow them their moment, even in a…

Veronica Delgado of Pasco shows off a bunch of fresh-picked organic cilantro that she sells at her storefront, 528 W. Clark St. in Pasco. She opened the store in July 2020. (Courtesy Veronica’s Fresh Produce)

Pasco produce store opens amid shutdown, nears first anniversary

As a teenager Veronica Delgado worked in the Pasco Specialty Kitchen with a woman who made her own jams and sold them at the farmers market. After graduating, she worked…

Kennewick Fire Station 3, 6941 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. (Photo by Scott Butner Photography)

City of Kennewick: Tax dollars keep hammers swinging

Government-funded projects are keeping construction workers busy in Kennewick despite the recession. Multiple commercial and residential projects are underway in every area of the city, and the largest are funded…

Columbia River Walk Apartments, 2120 W. A St., Pasco. (Courtesy FTI Management)

City of Pasco: Affordability still key to record growth

Construction is booming in Pasco. It’s because the city is an incredible value for builders, said Rick White, Pasco’s director of community and economic development. Whether residential, commercial or industrial,…

Photo courtesy James Michael/Northwest Cherry Growers

Cherry picked: Growers worry about finding enough workers

Covid-19 could hurt southeast Washington’s cherry crop by limiting the number of fruit pickers allowed in orchards. The fickle crop is healthy, delicious and highly profitable, but a litany of…

Photo courtesy Save Family Farming

Hired help: Pandemic exacerbates ag labor shortage

The state of Washington is under pressure to enforce social distancing guidelines at farms and orchards, but farmers say they can’t find enough agricultural workers to hire, and social distancing…

Photo courtesy Washington State Potato Commission.

Surplus spuds: Coronavirus upends potato industry

Demand for Mid-Columbia potatoes was growing every year — until coronavirus. Area potato growers specialize in varieties that taste great after freezing, while most Idaho potatoes wind up in the…

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