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Local Government

Boulder considers slowing tipped wage increases as restaurants push for relief

by Brooke Stephenson April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

City council is considering a proposal that would allow tipped workers’ base pay to rise more slowly than the city’s overall minimum wage.

A Flock camera on the corner of Arapahoe and Folsom, Dec. 8 2025. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Boulder opens bidding process for license plate reader cameras amid Flock backlash

by Brooke Stephenson March 13, 2026March 17, 2026

Boulder County rejects all proposals for housing innovation grants

by Brooke Stephenson March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

Boulder City Council approves annexation for tennis courts near East Boulder Rec Center

by Brooke Stephenson February 19, 2026February 23, 2026

Local Government

Boulder Parks and Recreation poised to cut more services in 2027 as revenue flattens

by Por Jaijongkit February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Boulder County pauses Red Hill drone herbicide spraying again amid backlash

by Por Jaijongkit February 3, 2026February 4, 2026

An Xcel vehicle drives by a downed tree on 7th and Mapleton, Dec. 19, 2025. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Local Government

Boulder businesses seek compensation after Xcel’s December power shutoff, with city officials backing them

by John Herrick January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Boulder County commissioners during a Nov. 18 meeting about the North Broadway Complex sale. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Effort underway to put Boulder County commission expansion on 2026 ballot

by Brooke Stephenson January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

South Boulder Rec Center

Local Government

South Boulder’s rec center needs a $30M replacement. The city has no clear way to pay for it yet.

by Brooke Stephenson January 18, 2026January 19, 2026

Local Government

Boulder City Council sets six priorities for 2026 amid one-year term

by John Herrick January 15, 2026