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.

The Next Big One is Coming and it will Redraw Washington’s Coastline Forever

Thousands of residents will be impacted, and hundreds of miles of coastline will be permanently underwater when the next “Big One” happens off the coast of the Pacific Northwest. Study suggests it could happen before the year 2100.

Stargaze, Go Fast, Camp, Get Weird—Oregon’s Alvord Desert Has the Vibe

It’s so flat that private pilots fly in to spend the day practicing landings and takeoffs, and over the years, numerous land speed records have been broken and attempted on the Alvord Desert dry lake bed.

The Boeing Plane that Transformed First-Class Travel Crashed into Puget Sound

Even though the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was plagued with mechanical problems and accidents, it had a double-bubble fuselage with two passenger decks and became the model for aviation luxury and comfort designs for the future, offering passenger recliner seating and sleeping bunks.

Off the Grid in WA: Escape to the Most Secluded Town in the Lower 48

Stehekin, Washington, is considered one of the most remote towns in the lower 48 of the United States. Located in the North Cascades off Lake Chelan, the town is completely shut off from the world—you can’t drive there, so you have to get creative!

[VIDEO] 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.

How to Poop 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.

Eerie Cow Mutilations in Umatilla County Featured on Netflix

Cow mutilations date back many years and what makes them so mysterious is the fashion in which the cows are mutilated – tongues and sex organs removed, jawbone skinned, and other lacerations that could only be made with a precision-style instrument. 'Unsolved Mysteries' looks at who or what is causing the mutilations. Some say it's being done by those not of this world.

The Water in this PNW Lake Feels and Looks Like a Tropical Paradise

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!

Ancient Landslide Near Prosser Keeps East I-82 Bumpy – Why?

If you’re from around these parts, you’re likely very familiar with the barrage of bumps on eastbound Interstate 82 between Prosser and Benton City at milepost 91.9. The bumps have been there since the late 80s and the WSDOT hasn’t been able to find a way to fix the problem. Why? The answer is a deep one, literally.

Driving From Pasco Over the Pass to Seattle Used to Take Days

In the beginning, Native American tribes and emigrants traveled the route on foot, horseback, and by wagon - maneuvering their way through what we now know as Snoqualmie pass. Today, thousands of people make the trip every hour.