Paul Drake

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.

Eerie, Abandoned Military Fort is a Must-See in Oregon

A must-see at Fort Stevens State Park is Battery Russell. Named after General David A. Russell, who was killed in action during the Civil War, the Battery, which took about a year to build, was finished in 1904. Parts of Fort Stevens are reportedly "haunted" and were featured on the Travel Channel TV show, "Ghost Adventures", in 2018.

It Can Sound Like a Harmless Bird But It’s Really One of WA’s Most Feared Predators

Besides growling, hissing, purring, and screaming, cougars chirp. Yes, like a bird or a small animal.

The Top 5 Fall Foliage Destinations in Washington and Oregon

It’s the first day of fall and already the vibrant colors of the season are beginning to burst in the higher elevations. Soon, the entire state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest will transform into a bright sea of colors. Top that with pumpkin spice, apple cider, and crisp cool temperatures and it’s the perfect time to hit the road, take a hike, and enjoy the scenery.

Missing Couple Mystery Solved After 75 Years in Deep Washington Lake

On July 3, 1929, Russell and Blanche Warren vanished without a trace. Their disappearance would frustrate family members, baffle law enforcement, and cause much speculation for 75 years.

At $70 Million, It’s One of Washington’s Most Expensive Homes [PHOTOS]

Hunts Point on the banks of Lake Washington is one of the most coveted waterfront communities in Washington, if not the entire world. And, this stunning 17,599 square-foot estate sits in the heart of the community.

Tour Richland’s ‘Demigod of the Sea’, The USS Triton Submarine [PHOTOS]

Not many locals know the story of the USS Triton (SSRN 586) submarine sail and how its superstructure ended up in Richland or that you can schedule a guided tour inside the original conning (raised platform tower) and control room.

Washington Residents – Enhance Your Hawaiian Vacation by Walking a Shelter Dog

Are you headed to Kauai for vacation? Do you love dogs? You can help dogs and the Kauai Humane Society by borrowing a shelter dog for a day or two or even a week!

Declassified Study: Bomb Strike on Grand Coulee Would Have Decimated Hanford Site

A declassified government study that was conducted in 1950 presents the potential effects on the Hanford site after a direct hit of an atomic bomb on Grand Coulee Dam.

WA Hikers Here’s How to Stop a Charging Bear

Bear spray is a highly effective deterrent to keep you safe from a charging bear or other large animal attack.

Mysterious ‘Old Man’ in Crater Lake Oregon Still Lives After 128 Years

Visitors to Crake Lake Oregon are puzzled about the' Old Man' of the Lake, just like hundreds of scientists over the years. The old man has defied the odds.

Would You Dive this Creepy Submerged Missile Silo Near Tri-Cities?

The abandoned Titan I ICBM Complex in Warden, Washington (near Royal City) is full of history, adventure, and murder.

Frigid Secrets: The Spectacular World Beneath Clear Lake, Oregon

What stands tall below the surface of Clear Lake in Oregon is truly fascinating - preserved by near freezing water for over 3000 years.