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Boulder police officers shot and killed a man near Baseline Road
The fatal shooting is being investigated by the Boulder County Investigation Team, a group of law enforcement officials from other jurisdictions.
Boulder’s first dedicated pickleball facility opens to meet surging local demand
Up until 2019, Scott Fliegelman didn’t know pickleball existed. “Honestly, I didn’t know if it was tossing a pickle in a jar,” said Fliegelman, who is a former professional tennis player and now plays in the pro pickleball circuit. “I knew nothing about the sport.” That abruptly changed about four…
Boulder County considers timed-entry system at Hessie Trailhead, following national park reservation trend
In 2020, Rocky Mountain National Park became the first national park to require a reservation, establishing a model that has been proliferating ever since. Eldorado Canyon became the first state park in Colorado to do so last year. And now, Boulder County is considering timed entry for the first time…
Boulder residents propose November ballot measure to pay for the arts
City of Boulder residents are circulating a November ballot measure petition to reauthorize the .15% sales tax — which is set to expire at the end of 2024 — and spend the revenue on city arts programs and grants to local nonprofits. The Arts for Boulder initiative is backed by…
Boulder to launch e-bike voucher program for city residents in summer 2023
This summer, City of Boulder residents will be able to apply for a voucher providing a $300 discount for a standard e-bike, or a $500 discount for a cargo e-bike, city officials told the Transportation Advisory Board last week. Residents who earn up to 80% the area median income —…
New trail section proposed for Heil Ranch mobilizes Boulder bikers to push for redesign — and seize rare opportunity
The bike-friendly singletrack area, Heil Ranch, will get a new trail section after the Cal-Wood Fire forced a closure more than two years ago. During the closure, a pair of golden eagles moved their nest closer to the Wapiti trail than is allowed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.…
Boulder’s Police Oversight Panel halts work after member’s removal by city council
Boulder’s Police Oversight Panel has temporarily stopped watchdogging internal investigations into officer misconduct, halting one of the city’s primary ways of ensuring police officer accountability through civilian oversight. The decision came after the Boulder City Council voted last week to remove one of its members, Lisa Sweeney-Miran. The removal followed allegations…
Colorado land-use bill and eviction-prevention bill die without vote in 2023 legislative session
Colorado’s big land-use bill, a top priority for Gov. Jared Polis this session, died without a vote in the final hours of the 2023 legislative session on Monday, May 8. The bill would have made it easier to build more dense housing in cities across the state by overriding local…
Boulder’s summer race circuit: From Pearl Street to the trails
Feeling the energy of a local race is one of those things considered a staple of summer in Boulder, whether we’re racers, spectators or just stuck in the ensuing traffic. Last week marked the kick-off of the summer race season with the Dash & Dine 5K around the Boulder Reservoir, which…
ADUs will soon be easier to build in Boulder
The Boulder City Council on Thursday, May 4, unanimously approved new rules that will make it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, which are smaller living spaces in backyards, basements or garages. The changes are part of an effort to increase housing density in neighborhoods zoned…
Boulder’s Police Oversight Panel will consider suspending its work following removal of one of its members
Members of Boulder’s Police Oversight Panel are considering suspending their review of internal investigations into officer misconduct, an indication that the politicized appointment process that culminated in the removal of a panelist this week could jeopardize the city’s civilian oversight of its police department. During a regularly scheduled meeting on…
Boulder City Council removes Police Oversight Panel member, prompting threat of legal action
The Boulder City Council has voted to remove a member from the Police Oversight Panel, the latest flashpoint in a dispute that has dominated Boulder headlines for months. The decision was seen by some as a rebuff to the community organizations that helped appoint the member, and it may prompt…
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