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 Only Beach Airport in the U.S. is in Washington and It Takes Guts to Land There [WATCH]
The only beach airport in the U.S. is in Washington and it takes grit, guts, and timing to land there [WATCH].
A Ship of Trees and Other Eerie Old Sunken Boats to Explore in Washington
The waters surrounding Washington are filled with thousands of shipwrecks, most of which sank by accident. Some ships, however, were purposely scuttled and eerily lie in harbors and shorelines.
Massive Facelift of Pasco’s Sylvester Street Starts this Summer
Major safety improvements are coming to Sylvester Street from Road 54 to the east corridor. Currently, Sylvester Street has two 11-foot wide lanes going in each direction with very little room for pedestrians and bicyclists – no sidewalks or bike lanes - a big safety hazard.
Grunge Legend Slept in a Refrigerator Box Outside this Home in Washington
For a brief time, Kurt Cobain slept in a cardboard box outside this rundown home in Aberdeen, Washington.
What’s the Story Behind the ‘Shoe Tree’ in College Place, Washington?
There’s an old Sycamore tree in College Place, Washington near the corner of 6th and SW Blade Avenue and it’s full of shoes. Why?
Massive Roundabout Coming to Busy Pasco Intersection
The intersection was flagged in the 2020 “Local Road Safety Plan” as a high risk for injury due to traffic levels and the number of collisions.
Luxury Domes in Washington with 15-foot Skylights is a Stargazing Paradise
If you’re not the roughing-it type and want all the luxuries of home along with the outdoor experience then staying at one of these incredible igloo-looking domes near Mount Baker in Washington State needs to go on your bucket list.
This Tiny Off-Grid Washington Mountain Home is a Picture-Perfect Escape
Located on a 46-acre agroforestry farm in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, this tiny off-the-grid vacation cordwood home is just waiting for you and a guest to get away from the routine of daily life.
Rock & Roll is Once Again Bubbling Up Around the Slopes of Mount Rainier
'DROP the STAR' injects new life into rock and roll and the Pacific Northwest music scene. It’s hard to compare them to the GOATs but all one has to do is listen to hear the influences of AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses.
Washington’s Most Expensive Home is a Posh $39.8 Million Lake House [PICTURES]
The most expensive home on the market in Washington is this amazing Lake House on Mercer Island.
These Natural Events Kill More People in Washington Each Year Than Any Other
More people have died in Washington due to avalanches than in any other natural event. More than earthquakes, landslides, flooding, severe storm, or wildfire. Three more people lost their lives this week.
Washington Beach Town Featured in Netflix Series Proves the ‘Big One’ is Near
The town which is mostly known for being a quiet fishing town is also famous for solving a 300-year-old mystery – a mystery which is explained in detail in the Netflix series, ‘Earthstorm’. And, is a warning the Pacific Northwest is due for another massive earthquake.