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.

Congratulations to the 2024 “Light UP Tri-Cities” Winner!

The most wonderful time of the year is here, Christmas day is near, and it’s time to announce the winner of this year’s “Light UP Tri-Cities”!

Would You Drive Washington’s Most Dangerous Road?

Hart's Pass is the highest road in Washington State and is one-lane with dirt and gravel, steep cliffs, and no guard rails. Put it this way, if you suffer from anxiety and fear heights, this is probably not the road for you.

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.

Where is This Place? The WA Mountain Range So Beautiful it Doesn’t Seem Real

The Selkirk Mountains stretch across two states, from the northeast corner of Washington through the Idaho panhandle and into British Columbia. This rugged mountain range is part of the Columbia Mountains, and its incredible beauty attracts sightseers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world...

The Most Bomb Cratered Place on Earth is Tied to Hanford

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.

NASA Sends Astronauts to This Oregon Lava Field to Train

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!

Amazing Hot Spring and Ice Castles Are Only a Day’s Drive from Tri-Cities

The Homestead Crater is a bee-hive-shaped geothermal hot spring located on the Homestead Resort. The limestone dome was formed over 10,000 years through the deposition of mineral-rich water heated by the Earth’s interior. Perfect for a soak, a swim, or a dive!

The UFO Scandal Haunting Washington: Truth or Cover-Up?

Washington State has had its share of unsolved mysteries over the years. One that stands out and still baffles many to this day is the “Maury Island Incident,” which happened a few days before the famous Roswell UFO event.

Pasco Speaks Up: Sylvester Street Upgrades Stir Strong Opinions!

Instead of the original two lanes in each direction, Sylvester Street has been reduced to one 10.5-foot lane in each direction with an 11-foot center turn lane. A 6-foot wide sidewalk for pedestrians was added on the north side and a shared multi-use path on the south side for bicycles and pedestrians.