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.

One Hour, 41 Patties, and a Side of Fries—Can You Beat Oregon’s Ultimate Burger Test?

Imagine this: a herculean-sized stack of beef patties, each covered with melted cheese oozing down over the next, a large side of fries, and just 60 ticking minutes to consume all of it! Could you do it?

Stargaze, Go Fast, Camp, Get Weird—Oregon’s Alvord Desert Has the Vibe

It’s so flat that private pilots fly in to spend the day practicing landings and takeoffs, and over the years, numerous land speed records have been broken and attempted on the Alvord Desert dry lake bed.

The Boeing Plane that Transformed First-Class Travel Crashed into Puget Sound

Even though the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was plagued with mechanical problems and accidents, it had a double-bubble fuselage with two passenger decks and became the model for aviation luxury and comfort designs for the future, offering passenger recliner seating and sleeping bunks.

Bloom & Wander: 3 Must-See Wildflower Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge

If you like wildflowers and live in the Pacific Northwest, now is the time to hit the trails because Springtime is prime time for wildflower hikes, and the Columbia River Gorge has some stunning options.

Here’s Why Oregon’s Santiam Wagon Road Should Be Your Next Hiking Adventure!

The Santiam Wagon Road, built as a toll road in the 1860s, was the only way over the Cascade Mountains for nearly 70 years. Providing ranchers and settlers access to Central Oregon. Now it's an amazing hike for all to see.

This Bump on Oregon’s Highway 26 Near Seaside Continues to Wreck Cars

If you’re planning a trip to the beautiful Oregon Coast via Highway 26, read more to find out where this massive bump is and avoid damaging your vehicle. It's happening to drivers everyday!

Say What? No Swimming or Boat Tours at Crater Lake after 2025?

Crater Lake, in Oregon, the deepest lake in the U.S. (1,943 feet) is a very popular destination and attracts over a half million visitors from all over the world each year. Many of them expect to take a boat tour or put their toes in the water during their visit, but soon this won't be possible

Off the Grid in WA: Escape to the Most Secluded Town in the Lower 48

Stehekin, Washington, is considered one of the most remote towns in the lower 48 of the United States. Located in the North Cascades off Lake Chelan, the town is completely shut off from the world—you can’t drive there, so you have to get creative!

Accessible by boat, this Fairytale-like Cottage in Oregon is an Airbnb Bucket List Experience

Cocoon Cottage sits on beautiful North Tenmile Lake, located just off the south-central coast of Oregon. As you arrive at the cottage by boat, you’ll immediately feel a sense of privacy – surrounded by pine trees and ferns.

A Bucket List Experience: Why These Marble-Lined Caves Are a Must-See Adventure

This popular cave hike requires visitors to make their way through small openings, crouch lower than 45 inches at times, and hike up over 500 stair steps. Are you up for the challenge?

[VIDEO] Woman Make World Record ‘Death Dive’ Off Oregon Cliff

Imagine stepping up to the edge of a 102-foot waterfall, jumping off, maintaining a pose for as long as you can, and landing head-first into the water pool below. That’s exactly what Asbjorg Nesje of Norway did at Abiqua Falls in Oregon.

This is What the Tri-Cities Region Looked Like Millions of Years Ago

Sub-tropical plants and trees instead of sagebrush and sand? Yep, it was here in eastern Washington millions of years ago.