John Wright

John is Editor of Parker Live. He is also the host of a daily afternoon radio show on KLPZ 1380am and a documentary filmmaker.

Editor’s note: About the ‘drug dealer roundup’

Since last week’s story went out about suspected drug dealers being arrested in a ’roundup’ by the La Paz County Task Force, the reaction has been overwhelmingly in support of law enforcement. The feedback (some of which isn’t visible anymore as a result of a technical update on the new Parker Live site) includes these comments: “Great job, Law Enforcement. …

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To the Editor: Obituary for Beau Johnston

Beau passed away unexpectedly while on vacation with his family in Las Vegas due to a genetic defect that affected his heart. In 1980 Beau was born in Phoenix and raised in Parker, where he chose to stay and raise his family. He graduated from Parker High School in 1999. Everyone that knew Beau always noticed his happy disposition and …

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Fire at Windmill Resort

A fire broke out Saturday night and was attended by local agencies at Windmill Resort on the California side of the Parker Strip (opposite La Paz County Park). Initial reports are that the fire involves up to 25 storage units and that nobody has been injured. (Photos by Charley Robertson and Pirate’s Den)

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Wakeboard Island at BlueWater

The grand opening of BlueWater Resort & Casino’s new Wakeboard Island attraction will be May 18th from 11am to 5pm. (The attraction is already open for business ahead of the event.)

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Youth center: stolen items replaced by generous community

Employees of Players 9th Street Youth Center say they have been amazed by the generosity of the Parker community after being broken into earlier this week. The theft of various items, reported here on Parker Live, included two TVs used by area youth for games and movies. Since then, PAACE says APS’s John Croteau brought them replacement TVs, local resident …

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8 suspected drug dealers arrested

Eight suspected drug dealers, some of whom allegedly sold drugs out of legitimate businesses in the town of Parker, were arrested by the La Paz County Anti Drug and Racketeering Enforcement Task Force Wednesday. The Task Force says it used informants and confidential sources to target dealers selling methamphetamine, cocaine and prescription drugs. The arrests were made after the accumulation …

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Parker Live refreshed

Whether you’re new here or checking it out for the first time, welcome. You’re looking at the new-look, new-format version of one of the Colorado River’s most popular websites. Here we’ll give you Parker area news, events, views, photos, videos and – the majority of the time – we aim to get it to you in a timely manner. Press …

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