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
Clothing Optional: An Oregon Winter Hot Spring Adventure You Won’t Forget!
As the days become shorter and the temperature begins to dip for the winter, many residents in the Pacific Northwest begin to look for ways to stay active and warm. After all, it’s no picnic trudging through the cold dark days of winter, but a dip in a natural hot spring with nothing but your birthday suit on can be exhilarating.
Pasco Speaks Up: Sylvester Street Upgrades Stir Strong Opinions!
Instead of the original two lanes in each direction, Sylvester Street has been reduced to one 10.5-foot lane in each direction with an 11-foot center turn lane. A 6-foot wide sidewalk for pedestrians was added on the north side and a shared multi-use path on the south side for bicycles and pedestrians.
A Hiker’s Guide for Pooping in Washington’s Wilderness
As we all know, our digestive system can act up – sometimes at the most inopportune time – like on a plane or while stuck in traffic. What do you do if it happens while you’re on a hike in the forest? Really, it's not a big deal, but there is a proper way to poop in the wild and here's your step-by-step guide.
Watch Norwegian 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.
Hey, Washington, Did You Know You Can Drive to the Caribbean in One Day?
Is it possible to drive to the Caribbean in one day from the Pacific Northwest? Well, no, it’s not, but you can experience the next best thing - amazing “intense turquoise-colored water” just like the Caribbean!
Netflix Series ‘Ancient Apocalypse’ highlighting Wallula Gap – Season Two Released
The Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse sucks you into a wild ride around the globe. In Season One you'll travel from Turkey, to Malta, to Indonesia, the Bahamas, and North America – including the state of Ohio’s Serpent Snake Mound, and the eastern Washington Scablands, Wallula Gap, and Twin Sisters. Season Two is just as fascinating.
Why Do We Still Have Levees in Tri-Cities & Why Are They Overgrown?
Yes, we have levees along the river shore in Tri-Cities to prevent flooding, but there are other reasons why we still have the levees that might surprise you. And, why are they being allowed to overgrow with brush, weeds, and trees?
Squeeze in One More Hike Before Winter: The Twin Pillars of Oregon
The Twin Pillars hike in Oregon is a scenic trail located in the Mill Creek Wilderness area of the Ochoco National Forest. This hike is well-known for its unique rock formations, known as the Twin Pillars, which are towering volcanic spires.
Visit Washington’s Most Haunted Places: A Saloon, a Castle, and an Insane Asylum
As the sun dips below the horizon, casting eerie shadows across Washington's most haunted places, whispers of the past beckon the brave to uncover the chilling tales of a historic saloon, a majestic castle, and an insane asylum where the screams still echo in the night.
Explore the Year-Round Magic of This Stunning Ice Cave in Washington
The Guler Ice Cave is part of a larger network of lava tubes that formed when molten lava flowed beneath the surface, leaving hollow tunnels behind. At a length of about 650 feet, it’s a manageable exploration for most families.
Breathtaking Hike in WA Ascends 850’ Using Switchbacks Carved in Cliffside
Hiking Beacon Rock in Stevenson, Washington is an experience that draws adventurers from all walks of life. Towering 850 feet above the Columbia River Gorge this is a 'must do' for outdoor enthusiasts.
UFO or Cult: Netflix Show Investigates Eerie Cow Mutilations in Umatilla County
Cow mutilations date back many years and what makes them so mysterious is the fashion in which the cows are mutilated – tongues and sex organs removed, jawbone skinned, and other lacerations that could only be made with a precision-style instrument. 'Unsolved Mysteries' looks at who or what is causing the mutilations. Some say it's being done by those not of this world.