Paul Drake

Hometown: Vashon Island, WA Birthday: yes Sign: Aries Marital Status: Yes - Heidi Kids: 2 boys - Anthony & Sean Pets: Wild squirrels Favorite Artist: George Strait Favorite New CD: Don't have one right now - like all music Favorite All-Time CD: Abbey Road - Beatles First Concert Attended: Blue Oyster Cult - Summer Jam 1980 Favorite Local Restaurant: Casa Mia Favorite Actor: my youngest son - Sean Favorite Movies: Saving Private Ryan, Invictus, Austin Powers films. Favorite TV Show: Deadliest Catch, Myth Busters Favorite Sports Team: Mariners Favorite Website: www.1027kord.com Nickname Growing Up: Boomer People Would Be Shocked If They Knew: I practice hot yoga as often as possible

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Beyonce Lip-Synced Her Performance at Inauguration – Kelly Clarkson Performance was “Live” [VIDEO]

By Paul Drake January 22, 2013

If you think Beyonce sounded a little too perfect singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at President Obama's inauguration on Monday, you'd be right. ABC News confirms that she lip-synced her performance.

Category: Celebrities, Music News Tags: beyonce, Kelly Clarkson

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‘Flu Near You’ Map Tracks the Illness + Facebook App Finds Who Made You Sick

By Paul Drake January 9, 2013

The Flu is in full force across the country and now you can follow the Flu and report your own symptoms on the website Flu Near You.

Category: Health & Fitness, Newsletter, Weird News Tags: facebook, flu, flu shot, sick

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Name of 9th Bus Accident Victim Released

By Paul Drake January 8, 2013

News Release from: Oregon State Police

NAME OF 9TH VICTIM RELEASED RELATED TO INTERSTATE 84 FATAL BUS CRASH

The name of the 9th victim is released today in relation to the December 30, 2012 fatal bus crash that killed 9 people and injured 38 others along Interstate 84 east of Pendleton, Oregon. Eight of the injured are reportedly still being treated in a hospital.

Category: National News, Tri-Cities News Tags: bus accident, pendleton

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Gun Safety is Now a Big Priority at My House

By Paul Drake January 2, 2013

A few months ago my father-in-law asked me if I would like his old hunting rifles and shotguns. I thought about it for a moment and decided that yes, I would be honored to take them.

Category: Education, Newsletter, Sports, Technology Tags: Guns, hunter, hunting, safety

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WHITE HOUSE AND SENATE GOP REACH TENATIVE DEAL TO AVOID FISCAL CLIFF

By Paul Drake January 1, 2013

A deal has been reached to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, congressional sources have confirmed to ABC News.

Category: National News Tags: white house

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9 Confirmed Dead in Bus Crash Near Pendleton, Oregon.

By Paul Drake December 30, 2012

News Release from: Oregon State Police

UPDATE #2: FATAL BUS CRASH - INTERSTATE 84 EAST OF PENDLETON

Category: National News, Tri-Cities News Tags: bus crash, pendleton

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First Night Tri-Cities 2013 New Year’s Eve Celebration

By Paul Drake December 28, 2012

First Night Tri-Cities 2013 is the perfect way to celebrate the new year.

Category: Events, Tri-Cities News Tags: first night, New Year's Eve

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Take the Plunge for Special Olympics of Washington on January 19, 2013 [VIDEO]

By Paul Drake December 27, 2012

Take a dip in the icy waters of the Columbia river and be a part of the “coolest” event of the year! Join the fun, help raise funds and win prizes all in support of Special Olympics Washington.

Category: Events, Newsletter, Tri-Cities News Tags: Polar Plunge