Originally from Vashon Island, Washington, Paul bounced to Alaska, California, and Hawaii before landing in the Tri-Cities. He's spent most of his radio career as Director of Content and Operations Manager for six radio stations in the TRI. He's an accomplished programmer in all formats, an on-air personality, an event coordinator, and a writer. You can find Paul and his wife at the gym, on Badger Mountain, or on a bike path when he's not at work.
Paul Drake
The Time Jimi Hendrix Was Fired for ‘Lack of Talent’ in Oregon
The Crystal Ballroom is not just known for its musical history. It is famous for an engineering marvel – a spring-loaded dance floor that gives attendees a one-of-kind experience. And, a night that left one of the world's best guitar players unemployed.
Abandoned Railroad Tunnel Near Tri-Cities is the Perfect Spring Hike
Plymouth, Washington is a short 33-minute drive from Tri-Cities and is famous for a number of things - including hidden treasure at the bottom of the Columbia River, a cool campground, and this fun hike near McNary Dam.
Would You Sleep in Washington’s Highest Cabin?
Washington’s most secluded cabin is located at about 7,000 feet above sea level on the south peak of Three Fingers Mountain in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It's a difficult hike but those who have made it say it's worth it.
What Happened to This Amazing Tree Farm in Boardman?
The 6-mile stretch of hybrid poplar trees near Boardman, Oregon was so eye-catching the owners of the tree farm had to post no trespassing and no parking signs.
Chests of Gold Still Lie Undiscovered in the Columbia River Near Tri-Cities
There are two gold treasures lost and buried near the Tri-Cities. Both stories involve bandits and stolen gold. The value of each cache is uncertain, but these two prized treasures are still waiting to be discovered
WA Town Featured on Netflix Reveals Massive Earthquake is Near
Copalis Beach is a quiet fishing town and is famous for solving a 323-year-old mystery – a mystery which is explained in detail in the Netflix series, ‘Earthstorm’ - a warning that the Pacific Northwest is due for another massive earthquake.
Washington’s Deadliest Plane Crash Happened Near Tri-Cities
The C-124A Globemaster built by the Douglas Corporation was carrying 105 servicemen, and 10 crew members when it lifted off into the eastern Washington sky at 6:27 a.m. on December 20, 1952.
Huge ‘Batsquatch’ Spotted in WA – Fact or Fiction?
Batsquatch is reportedly half-bat and half-ape and has been roaming the slopes of Mount St. Helens since it erupted 43 years ago in May of 1980.
The Tri-Cities ‘Dune’ Hike Will Test Your Legs
As the weather gets warmer and the urge to get outside gets stronger many of us rush to hike Badger or Red Mountain trails but there are other less crowded options with just as spectacular views – and you’ll feel like you’re in a different world.
A Hiker’s Dream: Oregon’s ‘Sleeping Giant’ Volcano and Cave
The park covers over 54,000 acres and includes vast old lava flows, lakes, a 1.5-mile lava tube, and a seismically active volcano, “Newberry Crater”.
These Cliff Jumping Sites in Washington Are For the Brave Only
If you have the patience to fully investigate and assess the risk in the area - then you might consider jumping off a cliff into the water. Here are just a few of the amazing cliff-jumping spots in Washington State.
Severed Human Feet Keep Washing Up on Washington State Beaches
Severed human feet are mysteriously washing up on beaches in Washington State, and it’s been happening for years - why?