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
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.
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.
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.
Here’s Your Cowboy Nod from KORD to Win Tickets to the PRCA Rodeo in Walla Walla
#1 For New Country 1027 KORD gives you an exclusive chance to win reserved seats to the PRCA Rodeo before they go on sale - here's how!
Get Wrecked at the Walla Walla Fair Demolition Derby with 97 ROCK
97 Rock gives you an exclusive chance to win reserved seats to the Walla Walla Fair demo derby before they go on sale -here’s how!
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.
‘Little Texas’ 30th Anniversary Tour Hits Wildhorse Resort March 18th
#1 For New Country 1027 KORD is excited to welcome ‘Little Texas’ to Wildhorse Resort & Casino on March 18 in the Rivers Event Center as part of their 30th-anniversary tour.