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
Hey, Washington, Get Ready for a Full Beaver Moon and Other Cosmic Events in November
The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping, but that’s no reason not to get bundled up for a night of stargazing in Washington during November. If watching the night sky is a hobby of yours, there are four noteworthy celestial events you should put on your calendar for the month.
The Best Place & Time to Watch a Winter Storm on Washington’s Coast
This small town sits at the entrance of Grays Harbor on the coast of Washington and from spring to fall it is best known for fishing, clam digging, and surfing. But this coastal town wants everyone to know that it’s also one of the best places in the Pacific Northwest to visit during the winter - a storm watchers paradise.
KORD Welcomes Cody Johnson to Tacoma – Win Tickets
102.7 KORD welcomes Grammy winner Cody Johnson- the Leather Tour - with special guests Justin Moore and Drake Milligan to the Tacoma Dome.
Congrats! These Washington & Oregon Cities Made the Rattiest Cities in U.S. List
Each year Orkin Pest Control puts out the "Top 50 Rattiest Cities list" which is compiled by the number of new rodent treatments and two cities in the Northwest made the cut.
Forgetting to Do This BEFORE it Freezes Will Cost You Big Bucks in Washington
There is a winterizing step you need to do that many homeowners aren't aware of and it could cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars in repairs if it's not completed.
Catching Cash: Earn $22K a Month Fishing the Columbia River
The program is simple. During certain months of the year you can make big bucks fishing on the Columbia River. And, save salmon at the same time.
WW II Shipwreck Discovered Fully Intact is Part of Washington’s History
During the warmer months, the lake is mainly used for recreational activities – boating, swimming, paddle boarding, etc. Most people are completely unaware of what sits below the surface.
Dazzling Days & Starry Nights: Put Oregon’s Dark Sky Park on Your Bucket List
Samuel H. Boardman Park’s amazing beauty isn’t just confined to daylight hours. The park is designated as one of Oregon’s International Dark Sky Parks. If you enjoy stargazing, there’s plenty to see all year round on a clear night.
Mysterious Capsules Shipped Through Tri-Cities at Dawn – What’s Inside?
What's inside these mysterious capsules that seemingly sneak by sleeping Tri-City residents in the early morning hours? Over 130 of them have been shipped up the Columbia River and through Tri-Cities since the 1980s.
Revving Up the Debate: How Old is ‘Too Old’ to Drive in Washington State?
There are some superhumans out there in their 90s+ that are still sharp as a tack and physically healthy, but for the majority of us that won’t be the case once we cross the mid-80s mark and beyond. We are physically and mentally slower.
Raising Awareness: Breast Cancer Early Detection Saves Lives
Learning about the disease, getting involved, knowing the signs, early detection, and raising money for research are all part of the 31 days of October.
DON’T MISS These October Astronomical Events in Washington & Oregon
It doesn’t seem like it has been eleven years since we all donned protective eclipse glasses and watched day turn into night. That was quite an event. If you live in parts of the Pacific Northwest, you’re in for more astronomical treats this month.