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
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.
The Only Beach Airport in the U.S. is in Washington and It Takes Guts to Land There [WATCH]
The only beach airport in the U.S. is in Washington and it takes grit, guts, and timing to land there [WATCH].
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.
Massive Facelift of Pasco’s Sylvester Street Starts this Summer
Major safety improvements are coming to Sylvester Street from Road 54 to the east corridor. Currently, Sylvester Street has two 11-foot wide lanes going in each direction with very little room for pedestrians and bicyclists – no sidewalks or bike lanes - a big safety hazard.
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.
This Bus in Washington State is the Real Cause of Buddy Holly’s Death
Parked outside of the Triple XXX Root Beer Drive-In in Issaquah, Washington is the bus Buddy Holly refused to ride in because it frequently broke down and had no heat.
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.
Would You Sleep Up Here? Stay in Washington’s Highest Cabin
Washington’s most secluded cabin is located at about 7,000 feet above sea level on the south peak of Three Fingers Mountain in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It's a difficult hike but those who have made it say it's worth it.
Dead Dog Thrown into Mysterious Bottomless Hole Near Ellensburg and Emerges Alive
The legend of Mel’s Hole - a bottomless pit in eastern Washington reportedly had magical powers and was seized by the Government.