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
Did the Boat Race Craze Start On the Snake River in Pasco During the 1940s?
What did Hanford workers do when they weren't on the job? They played baseball, danced, had potlucks, and even attended boat races at Sacajawea State Park in Pasco. Little did they know, that hydroplanes would continue to be a huge part of our way of life in the Tri-Cities.
The Most Courageous Woman to Ever Live in the PNW Has a Bridge Named After Her in Wallula
Marie Dorion was one of the strongest women to ever live. Her amazing story is filled with feats of near-death survival, mass murder, and heartache, but against all the odds, somehow she survived multiple harsh and horrific journeys through what is now Oregon and Washington.
A Spaceship, A Hobbit House, and Three Other Themed PNW Vacation Rentals
Here’s a list of 5 out of this world Airbnb stays you can book right now. From a Spaceship, a home fit for a gnome, a landlocked yacht, a night out in a Hobbit house, or a stay inside a dome
Eerie Audio from 1976 Spokane UFO Report [LISTEN]
According to the National UFO Reporting Center, residents of Washington State have reported 6885 UFOs since the reporting center was founded in 1974. That’s an average of 143 reports a year in Washington. Only California and Florida have more.
Laptops, Tablets, and More at Government Surplus Auction in Richland
If you’ve never explored the Government Surplus Auction site, then you’re in for a real treat. You’ll find everything from tools, toys, cars, trucks, boats, and even retired Blackhawk helicopters.
Digging Up Ice Age Mammoth Bones Near Kennewick, the Coyote Canyon Site
Did you know there is an archeological dig operation and museum next to Kennewick? It’s called the Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site and MCBONES Research Center Foundation and it's open to the public during certain months of the year.
This Towering Vacation Cabin in Washington Has a ‘Top Gun’ View
This one-of-kind vacation cabin is situated in Easton, Washington in the center of the Cascade Mountains and has an amazing view of Lake Kachess, where the climatic ‘Top Gun’ mountain scene was filmed - and you can stay here.
KORD Welcomes Old Dominion Back to Kennewick – Get Tickets Early
KORD Welcomes Old Dominion Back to the Toyota Center in 2023 - tickets are on sale soon. Keep the KORD plugged in and wake up with Woody & Janis to win tickets.
Yes, You Can Burn Tumbleweeds in Tri-Cities But Only Under These Conditions
In both Benton and Franklin County, the homeowner is REQUIRED to remove and dispose of these annoying rolling weeds, but just how are you to do it?
One of The Creepiest Hikes in the World is Just Hours from Tri-Cities
The Iron Goat Trail was named one of the top 5 scariest hikes by the Travel Channel because of the continuous reports of paranormal activity.
One-Of-A-Kind Home on Columbia River Features Indoor Bowling Alley & Golf Simulator [SEE INSIDE]
This massive 13,686 square foot home sits right on the edge of the mighty Columbia River and it is a sports fanatics dream. As the listing agent notes, “there is NOTHING like this on the market”.
The Central Washington State Fair Concert Lineup, Are You Ready?
The Central Washington State Fair starts next week in the Palm Springs of Washington – Yakima of course. It’s 10 full days of waffle cones, elephant ears, deep-fried corndogs, carnival rides, and top-notch entertainment. Here's how to win tickets from us!