I'm originally from Vashon Island, Washington and a proud Pirate! I bounced around in Alaska, California and Hawaii before landing in the Tri-Cities. I’ve spent most of my radio career on my favorite radio station - 1027 KORD! I love this town, the people, the river and the quality of life in the Mid Columbia. When I'm not on the radio you can find me and my wife on Badger Mountain, on a bike path, at the gym or Bikram Yoga. Thanks for checking out my page and for listening!
Paul Drake
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.
Don’t Miss the Labor Day Spectacular at Hermiston Raceway
Hermiston Raceway and southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon are geared up and ready for the Labor Day Spectacular! This action-packed racing event takes place Saturday, September 3rd, and Sunday 4th! Featuring the Batteral Pro-lates 75, the speed tour modifieds 65, the Tristate Challenge mini-stocks, AMCA dwarfs, and street stocks.
Figure 8 Madness Hits Tri-City Raceway Saturday
It’s dubbed the “Night of Thrills at The Danger Zone” and it will feature an action-packed schedule highlighted by the Figure 8 Madness event and a performance by the world-famous stuntman MR Dizzy.
Treasure Hunters: Chests Full of Gold Still Lie at the Bottom of the Columbia River Near Tri-Cities
There are two gold treasures lost and buried near the Tri-Cities. Both stories involve bandits and stolen gold. The value of each cache is uncertain, but these two prized treasures are still waiting to be discovered
Bear Aware! How To Survive Bear Encounters in Washington
For most of us, a day in the Mountains or a National Forest means a day full of beauty, wonder, and exploration. There’s truly nothing like a hike or secluded camping trip in the wilderness, but with that comes great responsibility and awareness of your surroundings. Be bear aware.
This Oregon Airbnb Treehouse Featured on BuzzFeed Series Is Amazing
This highly rated treehouse vacation rental is located near Mt. Hood and sits on a 20-acre property and was featured on the BuzzFeed YouTube series, "Home Buddies".
One of The Creepiest Hikes in the World is Just Hours from Tri-Cities
The Iron Goat Trail was named one of the top 5 scariest hikes by the Travel Channel because of the continuous reports of paranormal activity.
Is Tri-Cities Losing Its Famous Slogan?
The Tri-Cities area is known far and wide for its "300 days of sunshine" a year. Besides wine, it's probably our biggest selling point to attract visitors and major events. There's another town just a few miles away that could steal our claim to fame.
Another Atmospheric River in the PNW this Weekend – HEAVY RAIN
An atmospheric river is a river in the sky that transports water vapor roughly equivalent to the average flow of water at the mouth of the Mississippi River - and it's heading our way.
6 Weird Washington & Oregon Laws Still On The Books
You hear about crazy, unusual, stupid, and insane laws all the time, and somehow they remain on the books year after year, even though they're completely ridiculous. Here's a short list of weird laws that are still enforceable in the states of Washington and Oregon.