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 …

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!  

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Approx. 11am– A two-vehicle collision re-routed traffic for a time at lunchtime today on Riverside Drive northbound near Desert Avenue. A Sheriff’s patrol car and a white PT Cruiser collided, causing some damage to both vehicles. The conditions of the drivers is not known.

La Paz County administrator stopped by KLPZ 1380am this morning during a segment with Assessor George Nault and Recorder Shelly Baker to address the latest Yakima news. Watch below (click the SMALL play button at the bottom to stay on this page).

Despite yesterday’s news that La Paz County has authorized a settlement offer to Yakima of $9.2 million, Yakima’s Jim Willett says he has “received nothing from them or their attorney” and will have his lawyers in court today saying so. The County says the offer has been conveyed by now to the company. In a memorandum Willett says he has …