Paul Drake

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.

Declassified Study: Bomb Strike on Grand Coulee Would Have Decimated Hanford Site

A declassified government study that was conducted in 1950 presents the potential effects on the Hanford site after a direct hit of an atomic bomb on Grand Coulee Dam.

Mysterious ‘Old Man’ in Crater Lake Oregon Still Lives After 128 Years

Visitors to Crake Lake Oregon are puzzled about the' Old Man' of the Lake, just like hundreds of scientists over the years. The old man has defied the odds.

Would You Dive this Creepy Submerged Missile Silo Near Tri-Cities?

The abandoned Titan I ICBM Complex in Warden, Washington (near Royal City) is full of history, adventure, and murder.

Frigid Secrets: The Spectacular World Beneath Clear Lake, Oregon

What stands tall below the surface of Clear Lake in Oregon is truly fascinating - preserved by near freezing water for over 3000 years.

Stargaze and Look For ET From a Luxury Sky Dome in Washington

If you’re not the roughing-it type and want all the luxuries of home along with the outdoor experience then staying at one of these incredible igloo-looking domes near Mount Baker in Washington State should go on your bucket list.

Leslie Gulch, the Zion of the PNW is Only a Few Hours from Tri-Cities

At first glance, you might think the images are from Utah’s Zion Canyon – in fact, most residents of the Pacific Northwest find it hard to believe this scenic byway is in Oregon. And, it’s less than a day’s drive from anywhere in Washington, Oregon, or northern California.

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.

It Takes Nerves of Steel to Land on Washington’s Only Beach Airport [WATCH]

The only beach airport in the U.S. is in Washington and it takes grit, guts, and timing to land there [WATCH].

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.

The Time Jimi Hendrix Was Fired for ‘Lack of Talent’ in Oregon

The Crystal Ballroom is not just known for its musical history. It is famous for an engineering marvel – a spring-loaded dance floor that gives attendees a one-of-kind experience. And, a night that left one of the world's best guitar players unemployed.