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
A Hiker’s Guide for Pooping in Washington’s Wilderness
As we all know, our digestive system can act up – sometimes at the most inopportune time – like on a plane or while stuck in traffic. What do you do if it happens while you’re on a hike in the forest? Really, it's not a big deal, but there is a proper way to poop in the wild and here's your step-by-step guide.
Watch Norwegian Woman Make World Record ‘Death Dive’ Off Oregon Cliff
Imagine stepping up to the edge of a 102-foot waterfall, jumping off, maintaining a pose for as long as you can, and landing head-first into the water pool below. That’s exactly what Asbjorg Nesje of Norway did at Abiqua Falls in Oregon.
Hey, Washington, Did You Know You Can Drive to the Caribbean in One Day?
Is it possible to drive to the Caribbean in one day from the Pacific Northwest? Well, no, it’s not, but you can experience the next best thing - amazing “intense turquoise-colored water” just like the Caribbean!
Netflix Series ‘Ancient Apocalypse’ highlighting Wallula Gap – Season Two Released
The Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse sucks you into a wild ride around the globe. In Season One you'll travel from Turkey, to Malta, to Indonesia, the Bahamas, and North America – including the state of Ohio’s Serpent Snake Mound, and the eastern Washington Scablands, Wallula Gap, and Twin Sisters. Season Two is just as fascinating.
Visit Washington’s Most Haunted Places: A Saloon, a Castle, and an Insane Asylum
As the sun dips below the horizon, casting eerie shadows across Washington's most haunted places, whispers of the past beckon the brave to uncover the chilling tales of a historic saloon, a majestic castle, and an insane asylum where the screams still echo in the night.
Washington Judge Suffers Heart Attack after Convicted Axe Murderer Places Hex
When someone brings up serial killers in Washington most people think of Ted Bundy or the Green River Killer, Gary Leon Ridgeway, not Jake Bird.
Breathtaking Hike in WA Ascends 850’ Using Switchbacks Carved in Cliffside
Hiking Beacon Rock in Stevenson, Washington is an experience that draws adventurers from all walks of life. Towering 850 feet above the Columbia River Gorge this is a 'must do' for outdoor enthusiasts.
It Can Sound Like a Harmless Bird But It’s Really One of WA’s Most Feared Predators
Besides growling, hissing, purring, and screaming, cougars chirp. Yes, like a bird or a small animal.
Eerie, Abandoned Military Fort is a Must-See in Oregon
A must-see at Fort Stevens State Park is Battery Russell. Named after General David A. Russell, who was killed in action during the Civil War, the Battery, which took about a year to build, was finished in 1904. Parts of Fort Stevens are reportedly "haunted" and were featured on the Travel Channel TV show, "Ghost Adventures", in 2018.
It’s House Fly Season in Washington, Keep Them Out with These Tricks
If you leave a door or window open even for a few seconds – bam! One or two will make their way in the house ready to annoy you endlessly. Why are there so many house flies this time of year?