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.

Missing Couple Mystery Solved After 75 Years in Deep Washington Lake

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.

It’s House Fly Season in Washington, Keep Them Out with These Tricks

If you leave a door or window open even for a few seconds – bam! One or two will make their way in the house ready to annoy you endlessly. Why are there so many house flies this time of year?

At $70 Million, It’s One of Washington’s Most Expensive Homes [PHOTOS]

Hunts Point on the banks of Lake Washington is one of the most coveted waterfront communities in Washington, if not the entire world. And, this stunning 17,599 square-foot estate sits in the heart of the community.

Hanford’s Role in Creating the Most Cratered Landscape on Earth

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.

Prehistoric ‘Prosser Landslide’ Causes Bumps on I-82 Near Benton City

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.

Tour Richland’s ‘Demigod of the Sea’, The USS Triton Submarine [PHOTOS]

Not many locals know the story of the USS Triton (SSRN 586) submarine sail and how its superstructure ended up in Richland or that you can schedule a guided tour inside the original conning (raised platform tower) and control room.

The Time Jimi Hendrix Was Fired for ‘Lack of Talent’ in Oregon

The Crystal Ballroom is not just known for its musical history. It is famous for an engineering marvel – a spring-loaded dance floor that gives attendees a one-of-kind experience. And, a night that left one of the world's best guitar players unemployed.

History: Driving Over Snoqualmie Pass From Pasco 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.

Declassified Study: Bomb Strike on Grand Coulee Would Have Decimated Hanford Site

A declassified government study that was conducted in 1950 presents the potential effects on the Hanford site after a direct hit of an atomic bomb on Grand Coulee Dam.

WA Hikers Here’s How to Stop a Charging Bear

Bear spray is a highly effective deterrent to keep you safe from a charging bear or other large animal attack.

Mysterious ‘Old Man’ in Crater Lake Oregon Still Lives After 128 Years

Visitors to Crake Lake Oregon are puzzled about the' Old Man' of the Lake, just like hundreds of scientists over the years. The old man has defied the odds.

Would You Dive this Creepy Submerged Missile Silo Near Tri-Cities?

The abandoned Titan I ICBM Complex in Warden, Washington (near Royal City) is full of history, adventure, and murder.