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
Tickets Back On Sale Friday For 2022 Pendleton Whisky Music Fest
The annual summer music fest will take place on July 9, 2022, in Pendleton, Oregon. Tickets are back on sale Friday, April 22nd for the highly anticipated festival at the Pendleton Whisky Music Fest.
‘Men In Black’ Movie Inspired By this Famous Washington UFO Sighting
The popular 1997 movie, 'Men In Black' starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith was actually inspired by a close encounter with a UFO that occurred on a small island between Seattle and Tacoma.
Semi Trucks Blocking I-84 on Cabbage Hill – Closed East and Westbound
If you're planning to head east on I-84, you better postpone the trip. I-84 is closed both eastbound and westbound between Exit 216 (six miles east of Pendleton) and Exit 302 (near Baker City) due to severe weather with snow and ice on the road.
Your history teacher never told you Japan bombed Oregon & Washington
In June of 1942, a Japanese submarine torpedoed a freighter near Cape Flattery, Washington, and haphazardly sent shells toward Fort Stevens near the mouth of the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon. American civilians were killed by a balloon bomb years later.
PEEK INSIDE Massive North Pasco River Estate Worth $1.99 Million
This home is truly a desert oasis – it has everything for enjoying the climate of Eastern Washington. It has just over 6,000 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a beautiful pool, outdoor kitchen area, and sits on 1.45 acres of low-maintenance landscaping.
SEE INSIDE: Remarkable Seattle Estate Designed By Famous PNW Architect
Designed by the founder of the University of Washington Architect program, Carl Gould, this stunning 1910 estate is so prestigious, that its address has not been disclosed on the listing - most likely to keep the gawkers from driving by and pestering the owner for a look-see.
You’ve Driven Over a Nuclear Bomb Shelter In Seattle Without Realizing It
In the early 1960s, it was determined that if there was another World War, especially nuclear war, the majority of the population would not survive, so Washington State and local governments had to come up with a strategy to protect as many civilians as possible. They chose to build UNDER Interstate 5.
Eastern Washington Ghost Town is Haunted With The Most Gruesome Murders In State History
At one time, Govan, Washington was full of life and commerce. It had its own post office, schoolhouse, farms, and homes full of people. Today, most of the buildings are still standing - empty - each with their own story - two of those stories include murder, mystery, and gruesome details.
DON’T’ MISS OUT: US Government Selling Surplus “like new” Camper Trailers in Oregon
These travel trailers and manufactured homes were used as temporary housing for victims of the massive wildfires in Oregon in 2020-2021. You better hurry though, bidding is underway on the travel trailer/campers NOW.
Eerie Abandoned Missile Sites in Washington Are a stark reminder of the Cold War
Project Nike was an anti-aircraft missile system designed to shoot down the Russian Intercontinental Biolistic Missile (ICBM). ICBM's had a range of 3500 miles and could carry a nuclear warhead.
Leaving Before Your Food Arrives is Considered a Dine & Dash in Washington, Unless You Do This
You go out for drinks and dinner and place your order - your drinks arrive within a few minutes, but 2 hours later you still haven't received your food order. You pay for the drinks and leave. Is this a dine and dash?
Will Tri-Cities Have a Record Heat Repeat this Summer?
According to the University of Washington Climate Outlook page and the National Weather Service Climate Prediction data, the probability of cooler temperatures is high for the Pacific Northwest this April through June. The summer months appear to be a tossup - it could be hellishly hot again.