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
Congrats! These Washington & Oregon Cities Made the Rattiest Cities in U.S. List
Each year Orkin Pest Control puts out the "Top 50 Rattiest Cities list" which is compiled by the number of new rodent treatments and two cities in the Northwest made the cut.
Forgetting to Do This BEFORE it Freezes Will Cost You Big Bucks in Washington
There is a winterizing step you need to do that many homeowners aren't aware of and it could cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars in repairs if it's not completed.
Catching Cash: Earn $22K a Month Fishing the Columbia River
The program is simple. During certain months of the year you can make big bucks fishing on the Columbia River. And, save salmon at the same time.
WW II Shipwreck Discovered Fully Intact is Part of Washington’s History
During the warmer months, the lake is mainly used for recreational activities – boating, swimming, paddle boarding, etc. Most people are completely unaware of what sits below the surface.
Dazzling Days & Starry Nights: Put Oregon’s Dark Sky Park on Your Bucket List
Samuel H. Boardman Park’s amazing beauty isn’t just confined to daylight hours. The park is designated as one of Oregon’s International Dark Sky Parks. If you enjoy stargazing, there’s plenty to see all year round on a clear night.
Mysterious Capsules Shipped Through Tri-Cities at Dawn – What’s Inside?
What's inside these mysterious capsules that seemingly sneak by sleeping Tri-City residents in the early morning hours? Over 130 of them have been shipped up the Columbia River and through Tri-Cities since the 1980s.
Revving Up the Debate: How Old is ‘Too Old’ to Drive in Washington State?
There are some superhumans out there in their 90s+ that are still sharp as a tack and physically healthy, but for the majority of us that won’t be the case once we cross the mid-80s mark and beyond. We are physically and mentally slower.
Raising Awareness: Breast Cancer Early Detection Saves Lives
Learning about the disease, getting involved, knowing the signs, early detection, and raising money for research are all part of the 31 days of October.
DON’T MISS These October Astronomical Events in Washington & Oregon
It doesn’t seem like it has been eleven years since we all donned protective eclipse glasses and watched day turn into night. That was quite an event. If you live in parts of the Pacific Northwest, you’re in for more astronomical treats this month.
Harvest Hope: How You Can Contribute to the Hometown Food Drive This Fall
The demand has risen at the Food Banks this year as each location is serving more people than they have in several years. The Hometown Food Drive helps stock the shelves going into the cold holiday months where there is typically an increased need.
Dog Owners Beware: A Deadly Threat is Lying on the Columbia River’s Shore
Pet owners who walk their dogs along the Columbia River need to be mindful of the current toxic algae threat which can be deadly. The signs are posted in most impacted areas. There’s another potential threat lying on the edge of the river – dead salmon - and it can kill your dog.
Cyanide Poisoning: What You Should Know About This WA-Grown Fruit
‘Cyanide’, the word naturally evokes fear in some and when it comes to cyanide in this popular Washington-Grown fruit, it’s important to put it all in context.