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Banning bolts in wilderness rock climbing: Boulder Congressman Joe Neguse jumps into the fight
Boulder’s congressman has jumped into the fight over a question rippling across the outdoors community: Should climbers be allowed to drill bolts into the sheer faces of wilderness mountains? Rep. Joe Neguse is on the side of climbers. He co-sponsored a bill last week to block an expected move by…
Boulder officials revive proposal to help middle-income residents buy homes
City of Boulder officials are gathering feedback on a proposed pilot program that would help subsidize a down payment on a home, the latest attempt to try to rein in the city’s high cost of housing. The goal of the program is to give middle-income residents a better shot at…
‘Terrible situation to put students in:’ Active shooter report at Boulder High was fake ‘swatting’ call
This is a developing story. Early morning on Wednesday, Feb. 22, Boulder High School went into lockdown as the Boulder Police Department reported a possible active shooter situation. Creeping up on noon there was still no firm confirmation from the department on whether or not a shooter had been in…
Regents call for 4% tuition hike at CU Boulder to combat declining enrollment, other projected budget challenges
This article was originally published on the CU Independent. The University of Colorado’s Board of Regents is considering raising tuition for incoming graduate and undergraduate students, after the next fiscal year’s plans were introduced at the board’s meeting on Feb. 9. Regents are discussing a proposed 4% increase in new…
Special Olympics athletes and community come together at Eldora Ski Area for Front Range Winter Games
When Kohlor Von Eschen ended his run down the giant slalom course at Monday’s Special Olympics event at Eldora ski resort, he made sure to give spectators a big spray of snow to mark his finish. This seemed to be an unspoken side competition among the racers: to see who…
New year, new restaurants: Meet Boulder’s newest additions for 2023
The first two months of 2023 are almost over, and we’ve already seen several new restaurants open in Boulder. Others will soon launch or move locations this year. Hapa Sushi is moving a few doors down to 1068 Pearl Street in the spring. And the site of Caffé Sole in…
Complaints pile up over appointment of members to the Police Oversight Panel
Nearly two weeks ago, after several delays, the Boulder City Council appointed six new volunteers to serve on the city’s Police Oversight Panel, which reviews city investigations into officer misconduct. The drawn-out process has been politically fraught. Pushback from some residents prompted councilmembers to twice delay a vote on whether…
Boulder officials want to make it easier to issue fines for trash violations in student neighborhoods
Boulder officials are proposing a new ordinance that would make it easier for police officers to issue fines to property owners who violate the city’s code requiring upkeep of yards and prohibiting trash on public sidewalks and streets. The ordinance, scheduled for a public hearing at the Boulder City Council…
Colorado’s free preschool application is open. Here’s what you need to know.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Leer en español. The parent application for Colorado’s new free preschool program opened at 8 a.m. on Tuesday — a major milestone in the march toward the program’s launch next summer. The program, funded in part…
All three Fresh Thymes businesses in Boulder have now closed, due to escalating costs and permitting woes
After nearly a decade in business, Christine Ruch shut down her restaurant Fresh Thymes Eatery in December 2022, citing labor shortages and the high cost of goods caused by the pandemic. She said she would keep her coffee shop next door, Bodega, and nearby kitchen and catering spot Fresh Thymes…
Wildfire insurance, air pollution, zero waste: Boulder area legislators preview their 2023 climate plans
State legislators representing Boulder and nearby counties gave updates this week on climate legislation they’ll be working on in the coming year at an Empower Hour hosted by Empower Our Future — a Boulder-based group dedicated to accelerating local, clean energy. From fire insurance to air quality, potential bills span…
Boulder City Council approves first set of reforms to Police Oversight Panel
The Boulder City Council on Thursday adopted the first set of revisions to the ordinance that created the Police Oversight Panel, a volunteer-led group that reviews investigations into complaints of officer misconduct. The changes are a response to concerns from panel members over transparency and fears they could be sued…
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