The Chamber Perspective reported to members of the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce in August that tourism revenues in La Paz County dropped almost 17 percent from 2008 to 2009. Travel spending for 2008 was $216 million, versus $180 million in 2009, the Perspective said. But, despite the economic downturn, it seems tourism is still the principal industry here: $30 …

Rotten Tomatoes, a website which aggregates movie reviews from as many sources as possible to give a comprehensive rating, shows a current rating for the Lake Havasu-based Piranha 3D at 81%. The movie, which debuted at the box office Friday, was not expected to do well with critics, but – in its category – most of them had time for …

Las Vegas-based magician and escape artist Criss Angel came to Lake Havasu to tape an episode of the A&E series Mindfreak which was aired last night. Watch his death-defying stunt, in which he must escape from a cement block dangled off the London Bridge into the lake water below, by clicking HERE.

Breaking: The licensed Chief Plant Operator at Buckskin Sanitary District has resigned. A spokesperson for the sewer district north of Parker confirmed that a new licensed operator would be hired as soon as possible, potentially as early as today.

We’re looking for people with stories or thoughts about the legendary Goatman, with sightings in the Parker area going back at least 40 years. If you or someone you know would like to chat with us on-camera for this locally-made documentary film, please contact . Thanks!

Most of power is restored in Wenden, about 60 families without power. Most of power should be restored by Noon, the rest throughout the day because of lack of access to some areas. Anyone without power please go to Basha’s in Wickenburg and purchase 10 lbs of dry ice & mail receipt to APS, P.O. Box 53933 STA 36108 Phx., …

APS has advised us that power has been restored to the town of Bouse, but that around 300 customers in Wenden remain without power as crews try to make it to locations for repairs. An APS spokeswoman says that may take another couple of hours, but she hoped residents in Wenden may be reconnected tonight. If residents need refrigeration, dry …

APS tells Parker that the Bouse area is experiencing a storm-caused power outage, and that it is working to solve the problem. In addition, the Wenden area may experience some interruptions as APS deals with many downed power lines in the area. The number for enquiries about service is 1(800) 253-9405.

After reporting that the last time it rained in Parker was over 5 months ago, local Twitter user Katie Turnbow posted this photo with the caption: “Yea! Best day ever! I may actually get rain at my house tonight! This storm is huge! Woot!!!!”. Also reported: “Power lines are down on HWY 72 mile post 38. Detour Quartzsite, AZ”

Piranha 3D isn’t the kind of movie likely to win any Oscars. The crazy horror flick shot on Lake Havasu fits in the genre which adult audiences like at the summer box office, but not typically picked by critics. This video is a plea by the cast and crew of Piranha 3D to be considered for Oscars “in all categories” …