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
The Snake River Got Its Name From This Wacky Misinterpretation
This river has been called 15 different names over the last couple of hundred years but a simple misinterpretation is how the Snake River got its official name.
Before Modern Bridges Kennewick & Pasco Residents Had to Take a Ferry [PHOTO]
Long before the Blue and Cable Bridges were constructed the only way to cross the Columbia River was by Ferry. Ferry service between the new Pasco and Kennewick areas began nearly 140 years ago.
Tri-City Dog Owners Beware: Porcupines Are Everywhere
According to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, it isn’t rare to run across porcupines in the Columbia Basin and they can be very harmful to your dog.
This Breathtaking Scenic Area in Oregon is a Half Day Drive From Tri-Cities
At first glance, you might think the images are from Utah’s Zion Canyon – in fact, most residents of the Pacific Northwest find it hard to believe this scenic byway is in Oregon. And, it’s less than a day’s drive from anywhere in Washington, Oregon, or northern California.
Extreme Wind Chill On Thursday Could Break Tri-Cities Coldest Day Record
The National Weather Service has issued an URGENT wind chill advisory for the Columbia Basin and surrounding areas beginning at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday
FREE BOATS: Can You Transform These Eyesores in Washington & Oregon?
These FREE boats were once someone’s pride and joy, they were things of beauty and created memories for many families and owners, but in the end, they were neglected and put out to the pasture. Now, their last hope could be you.
Mystery of Missing Couple Solved in Deep Washington Lake After 75 Years
On July 3, 1929, Russell and Blanche Warren vanished without a trace. Their disappearance would frustrate family members, baffle law enforcement, and cause much speculation for 75 years.
Seattle to Pasco Was a 14-Hour Road Trip on First Highway Over Snoqualmie [PHOTOS]
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.
Does a Massive 600 Pound Octopus Live Under This Bridge in Washington?
Does a gigantic octopus weighing over 600 pounds lurk in the murky waters below the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington State? Local lore says, yes, a creature this size really exists.
Here’s How to Help Kids in Tri-Cities This Christmas
For the last 23 years, local businesses and radio stations in the Tri-Cities have come together to make Christmas special for local kids in need with the annual 'Christmas For Children' toy drive and event.