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
Brothels and Bootlegging, Who Knew Pendleton Had Such a Bawdy Past?
At one time, Pendleton, Oregon was famous for more than just a rodeo. In the 1920s three things entertained cowboys in Pendleton – rodeos, saloons, and brothels.
300 Year Old Tree in Oregon Was Purposely Shaped to Hold Dead People
Culturally modified trees are common throughout Oregon and Washington and were purposely shaped to hold canoes or coffins with the dead inside.
The Oregon Coast Experience You Must Not Miss [PICTURES]
If you’re planning a trip to the northern Oregon Coast this summer, then you’ll want to carve out time to experience this famous landmark in Astoria.
Sizzling Clothing Optional Hot Spring is a Half Day Drive from Tri-Cities
Situated in a forest setting is a naturally fed hot spring with a number of hand-built hot tub pools that slowly cool for soaking safely.
Dark Abandoned Railroad Tunnel is Part of This Fun Hike Near Tri-Cities
Plymouth, Washington is a short 33-minute drive from Tri-Cities and is famous for a number of things - including hidden treasure at the bottom of the Columbia River, a cool campground, and this fun hike near McNary Dam.
Eerie Abandoned Railway Tunnel in Washington is a Dark Creepy Hike
Hidden underneath Snoqualmie Pass is an old, dark, damp, creepy railroad tunnel that stretches over 2 miles.
This Airline that Flies in Washington Has Never Had a Crash
The airline has been in service since 1929. That’s 94 years in a row without a crash. Considering the airline has executed thousands of flights - most with nowhere to make an emergency landing - that’s impressive.
A Ship of Trees and Other Eerie Old Sunken Boats to Explore in Washington
The waters surrounding Washington are filled with thousands of shipwrecks, most of which sank by accident. Some ships, however, were purposely scuttled and eerily lie in harbors and shorelines.
Grunge Legend Slept in a Refrigerator Box Outside this Home in Washington
For a brief time, Kurt Cobain slept in a cardboard box outside this rundown home in Aberdeen, Washington.
What’s the Story Behind the ‘Shoe Tree’ in College Place, Washington?
There’s an old Sycamore tree in College Place, Washington near the corner of 6th and SW Blade Avenue and it’s full of shoes. Why?
Massive Roundabout Coming to Busy Pasco Intersection
The intersection was flagged in the 2020 “Local Road Safety Plan” as a high risk for injury due to traffic levels and the number of collisions.
Get Wrecked at the Walla Walla Fair Demolition Derby with 97 ROCK
97 Rock gives you an exclusive chance to win reserved seats to the Walla Walla Fair demo derby before they go on sale -here’s how!