I'm originally from Vashon Island, Washington and a proud Pirate! I bounced around in Alaska, California and Hawaii before landing in the Tri-Cities. I’ve spent most of my radio career on my favorite radio station - 1027 KORD! I love this town, the people, the river and the quality of life in the Mid Columbia. When I'm not on the radio you can find me and my wife on Badger Mountain, on a bike path, at the gym or Bikram Yoga. Thanks for checking out my page and for listening!
Paul Drake
The Year Tri-Cities Flooded and This Oregon Town Was Wiped Out [PHOTOS]
In the spring of 1948 heavy rain and warm temperatures created a massive snowpack runoff which put enormous pressure on the Columbia River and surrounding tributaries. The Tri-Cities flooded and one Oregon town was completely wiped out.
Check Out This Amazing Dune Hike Near Tri-Cities
As the weather gets warmer and the urge to get outside gets stronger many of us rush to hike Badger or Red Mountain trails but there are other less crowded options with just as spectacular views – and you’ll feel like you’re in a different world.
Could Wind Turbines Come to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area?
The area along I-84 west is known for wind - could wind turbines line the edges of the Gorge? Is the stretch between Hood River and Multnomah Falls off-limits?
UPDATE: Eric Church with Jelly Roll Add 2nd Show at Gorge
UPDATE: Eric Church with Jelly Roll Add 2nd Show at Gorge
A Hiker’s Dream: Oregon’s ‘Sleeping Giant’ Volcano and Lava River Cave
The park covers over 54,000 acres and includes vast old lava flows, lakes, a 1.5-mile lava tube, and a seismically active volcano, “Newberry Crater”.
Who Remembers This Amazing Tree Farm in Boardman?
The 6-mile stretch of hybrid poplar trees near Boardman, Oregon was so eye-catching the owners of the tree farm had to post no trespassing and no parking signs.
What Is the SAGE Center in Boardman, Oregon?
You’ve likely passed the SAGE Center while traveling on I-84 through Boardman, Oregon, and asked yourself, what is the SAGE Center and what’s inside? Why should I stop and check it out?
Here’s How to Put $2000 in Your Pocket From the Broadmoor Park Complex
Here's How to Put $2000 in Your Pocket From the Broadmoor Park Complex.
The Snake River Got Its Name From This Wacky Misinterpretation
This river has been called 15 different names over the last couple of hundred years but a simple misinterpretation is how the Snake River got its official name.
Before Modern Bridges Kennewick & Pasco Residents Had to Take a Ferry [PHOTO]
Long before the Blue and Cable Bridges were constructed the only way to cross the Columbia River was by Ferry. Ferry service between the new Pasco and Kennewick areas began nearly 140 years ago.
Love Seekers Want Extra Balls and Snuggles on Tri-Cities Missed Connections Thread
Who hasn’t bumped into someone at the store or other social setting and felt a connection, only to regret not asking for a phone number or meeting up for a drink or coffee?
Tri-City Dog Owners Beware: Porcupines Are Everywhere
According to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, it isn’t rare to run across porcupines in the Columbia Basin and they can be very harmful to your dog.