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
Hikers Beware: How to Stop a Charging Bear in Washington
Never hike in Washington bear country without bear spray.
Don’t Leave These Things in Your Car on a Hot Tri-Cities Day
Summertime in the Tri-Cities means lots of sunshine and extreme heat and leaving or forgetting things in a hot vehicle, including a person, can cause serious damage to the items, your vehicle, and even cause death. Here’s a list of items you should never leave in your car on a hot day in Tri-Cities.
Scorpions Here’s Where You Might Find One in Tri-Cities
The Northern Scorpion thrives in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in Southeast Washington where it’s dry and warm.
This State Park Near Tri-Cities Was Once a Subtropical Jungle, Now it’s Petrified
Spread over 7,100 acres at The Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park in Washington, you’ll find the remains of a 15 million year old petrified forest.
Washington’s Most Amazing Remote Campsites, Plan Your Summer Now
The Pacific Northwest is a camper’s paradise. And, if you’re seeking solitude and connection with the great outdoors, Washington State delivers, with hundreds of options to choose from. Here’s a list of 5 amazing choices for remote camping.
Brothels and Bootlegging, Who Knew Pendleton Had Such a Bawdy Past?
At one time, Pendleton, Oregon was famous for more than just a rodeo. In the 1920s three things entertained cowboys in Pendleton – rodeos, saloons, and brothels.
300 Year Old Tree in Oregon Was Purposely Shaped to Hold Dead People
Culturally modified trees are common throughout Oregon and Washington and were purposely shaped to hold canoes or coffins with the dead inside.
The Oregon Coast Experience You Must Not Miss [PICTURES]
If you’re planning a trip to the northern Oregon Coast this summer, then you’ll want to carve out time to experience this famous landmark in Astoria.
Sizzling Clothing Optional Hot Spring is a Half Day Drive from Tri-Cities
Situated in a forest setting is a naturally fed hot spring with a number of hand-built hot tub pools that slowly cool for soaking safely.
Dark Abandoned Railroad Tunnel is Part of This Fun Hike Near Tri-Cities
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.
Eerie Abandoned Railway Tunnel in Washington is a Dark Creepy Hike
Hidden underneath Snoqualmie Pass is an old, dark, damp, creepy railroad tunnel that stretches over 2 miles.
This Airline that Flies in Washington Has Never Had a Crash
The airline has been in service since 1929. That’s 94 years in a row without a crash. Considering the airline has executed thousands of flights - most with nowhere to make an emergency landing - that’s impressive.