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I’m not one of those macho guys that swaggers about spouting obscenities with a beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Nor am I overly feminine, preferring Bruce Willis movies and a quick shower to Julia Roberts movies and long bubble baths. No, I am somewhere in the middle. A happy medium, you might say. But I ... Read More »

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La Paz County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that three people died in Friday’s 2-vehicle collision south of Poston, which included a Parker woman and her children. The tragic collision closed Mohave Road between Blythe, CA and Parker, AZ for several hours while federal authorities helped CRIT Police investigate the accident. In addition, a drowning occurred at the La Paz County ... Read More »

The weekend will start out relatively hot and will cool gradually as things get windier over Saturday and Sunday. Gusts of 35 – 40 mph are in the forecast, possibly calmer by Memorial Day (Monday). Be safe on the water and roads and enjoy the start of summer!   Read More »

3:19– A serious two-vehicle accident has occurred on Mohave Road between Blythe/I-10 and Parker near the town of Poston, AZ. Traffic is affected northbound at McCabe Rd and southbound at Scott Rd two miles south of Blythe, and is reportedly being detoured on 14th Street. 3 medical helicopters were dispatched to the scene along with multiple ground responders. Early unconfirmed reports ... Read More »

On Thursday May 26th 2011, the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office presented a “letter of commendation” to 10 year-old Rhaegan Palma at the Salome Elementary School assembly. This was awarded to Rhaegan due to her bravery on May 14th, when she entered a burning residence to save her grandmothers life. The following is the narrative that was written on the ... Read More »

According to a report in the Palo Verde Times, Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) police served a Tribal eviction notice to tenants of the Blythe Boat Club off Highway 95 on Wednesday. The Boat Club has been in litigation with CRIT for a number of years. Please click here to visit the Palo Verde Times for the full story and click ... Read More »

La Paz County Health Department was the recipient of its fourth Daniel T. Cloud Outstanding Practice Award for immunizations at the annual Arizona Partnership for Immunizations (TAPI) awards ceremony in Phoenix on April 27th. Since its inception in 2000, The Arizona Partnership for Immunizations (TAPI) has recognized exceptional efforts of individuals, community groups, and organizations that have made a difference ... Read More »

Some local Parker recreational opportunities will be featured in the upcoming Travel Channel show ‘Mancations’, featuring comedic duo Evan Mann and Gareth Reynolds. The show follows the two doing ‘manly’ things in places like Alaska and Arizona. According to the Travel writer Joy Jernigan, the pilot was shot in Parker, AZ, “which promotes itself as a place to ‘Load up your ... Read More »

This is Parker Live’s report on today’s La Paz Superior Court hearing in the Yakima / La Paz County case. See recent stories for recent history on the case. 2:02– After a delay, the proceeding continues electronically, with Judge Weiss presiding. Yakima does not appear to be ready to accept the settlement offer; Yakima’s attorney says “But we’ll look at ... Read More »