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.

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.

Missing Couple Mystery Solved After 75 Years in Deep Washington Lake

On July 3, 1929, Russell and Blanche Warren vanished without a trace. Their disappearance would frustrate family members, baffle law enforcement, and cause much speculation for 75 years.

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?

Human Remains Discovered 58 Years After Seattle Bound Plane Crash

One of the most baffling mysteries in aviation history is the disappearance of Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 2501. On June 23, 1950 the DC-4 Prop-liner vanished while on its way to Seattle from New York. The plane completely disappeared from radar during a severe thunderstorm.

At $70 Million, It’s One of Washington’s Most Expensive Homes [PHOTOS]

Hunts Point on the banks of Lake Washington is one of the most coveted waterfront communities in Washington, if not the entire world. And, this stunning 17,599 square-foot estate sits in the heart of the community.

Astronauts Trained Here: Oregon Landmark Will Make You Feel Like You’re on the Moon.

There is a place on Earth that resembles the surface of the moon. So much so that NASA sent astronauts to train there. The Dee Wright Observatory in Oregon is worth the trip!

Hanford’s Role in Creating the Most Cratered Landscape on Earth

Yucca Flat, Nevada is considered the most cratered landscape on Earth, not from ancient asteroids, but from nearly one-thousand nuclear bomb tests conducted by the United States during the Cold War.