Monday, March 8, sported a Red Flag Warning, begging the question: Does fire season now span from early March until the end of December? According to Seth McKinney, fire management officer in the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, it all depends. But it might not even be worth referring to it as “a season” anymore. “Historically, […]
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Golden West’s assisted living closure has left residents scattered across Colorado and beyond
Parachute, Colorado. Denver. Washington, D.C. Residents at Golden West’s assisted living center, which closed last week, have scattered across the state and even the country, severing ties with a community where many expected to live out their lives. Golden West, a Boulder-based nonprofit, announced in January it was shutting down the assisted living home, located […]
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Nephew’s death spurs Madelyn Strong Woodley to help lead police reform efforts in Boulder County
When 21-year-old Cal State football star Ron Settles died in the custody of the Signal Hill Police Department in 1981, it lit a fire for his aunt Madelyn Strong Woodley. Police said Settles hanged himself. But a coroner’s jury later found he died “at the hands of another.” Officers would admit to beating Settles during […]
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Want to say goodbye to your thirsty Boulder lawn? ‘Garden in a Box’ offers native grasses that use half the water
For those who survived the Marshall Fire — either losing their home or sustaining significant damage — a free lawn replacement is now available from a local nonprofit. But it isn’t just rebuilders who should consider grass alternatives. As Colorado water becomes more scarce, lawns are one of the easiest places to conserve. Resource Central, […]
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Eviction filings in Boulder County jump to their highest level in years
After a pandemic moratorium on evictions led to a brief drop in filings, activity in Boulder County’s eviction courts is rising yet again — to levels not seen in years. Property owners sought to evict more tenants last month than they had since early 2020, leaving these renters at risk of losing their housing and […]
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‘Single-use equals trash now:’ Big changes are coming to composting in Boulder
The company that recycles compost for Boulder’s residents and businesses announced this week it will no longer accept many biodegradable products — including paper materials, tea bags, coffee filters, disposable cutlery and other items labeled as “compostable” — as part of its latest effort to crack down on contamination. A1 Organics, which operates one of […]
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Marshall Fire recovery groups push for transparent wildfire mitigation ‘vision’ in Boulder County — for the mountains and plains
Boulder County ballot measure 1A passed overwhelmingly in November, promising to raise upwards of $11 million each year for fire mitigation efforts through a new sales tax. Now that it’s time to begin allocating the money, however, the measure’s vague language is providing a foothold for tension. Broad priorities outlined in the measure included protecting […]
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Boulder camping ban lawsuit can move forward after judge rejects city’s attempt to dismiss
A Boulder County District Court judge on Thursday rejected an attempt by the City of Boulder to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to halt enforcement of the city’s camping ban, an ordinance that makes it illegal for homeless people to sleep outside in public spaces. The ruling allows a May 2022 lawsuit alleging that the ordinance […]
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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 buying a home in Boulder, […]
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‘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 the school, but suspicions of […]