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
Mystery Artist Covers Pasco Bike Path with Miles of Inspiring Messages – Whoever You Are, Thank You!
In recent years, Wade Park has been plagued with vandalism, garbage, and graffiti, and as I began my jog early this morning, I noticed what appeared to be spray paint on the path in the distance. My first thought wasn’t pleasant - as I was expecting to see a gang symbol or profanity. Not this time, instead the path was covered with miles of positive messages - written with sidewalk chalk.
WA Hikers Here’s How to Stop a Charging Bear
Bear spray is a highly effective deterrent to keep you safe from a charging bear or other large animal attack.
Suns Out and So is a New Law to Slow Street Racing in Tri-Cities
These days in the TRI, it seems as though any street or highway is fair game. A few examples include Sylvester Street between Road 32 and 52 in Pasco and Highway 240 between the Blue Bridge and Columbia Center Boulevard. Is the need for speed out of control in the Tri-Cities?
Abandoned Railroad Tunnel Near Tri-Cities is the Perfect Spring Hike
Plymouth, Washington is a short 33-minute drive from Tri-Cities and is famous for a number of things - including hidden treasure at the bottom of the Columbia River, a cool campground, and this fun hike near McNary Dam.
What Happened to 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.
Huge ‘Batsquatch’ Spotted in WA – Fact or Fiction?
Batsquatch is reportedly half-bat and half-ape and has been roaming the slopes of Mount St. Helens since it erupted 43 years ago in May of 1980.
These Cliff Jumping Sites in Washington Are For the Brave Only
If you have the patience to fully investigate and assess the risk in the area - then you might consider jumping off a cliff into the water. Here are just a few of the amazing cliff-jumping spots in Washington State.
This Bus in Washington State is the Real Cause of Buddy Holly’s Death
Parked outside of the Triple XXX Root Beer Drive-In in Issaquah, Washington is the bus Buddy Holly refused to ride in because it frequently broke down and had no heat.
Ancient Crack-in-the-Ground Hike is a Half Day Drive from Tri-Cities
Ancient volcanic fissures formed this deep 2-mile-long Crack-in-the-Ground thousands of years ago and has become a favorite hike for many in the Pacific Northwest.
3 Weird and Shocking Unsolved Seattle Mysteries
Seattle has had its fair share of weirdness throughout its history and here are three real events to prove it.