Co-owner Daniel Asher attributed the restaurant’s woes to the impacts of Covid-19, difficulties hiring and retaining staff, rising costs and other factors.
Posted inOutdoors
Deadly Boulder Creek season sparks safety changes: County and city consider lowering closure criteria
The current protocol, established by the Sheriff’s Office in consultation with Boulder Fire-Rescue, is to close the creek when the water flows at a sustained rate of 700 cubic feet per second. But how that number was chosen is a mystery, according to Boulder County Sheriff Curtis Johnson.
Posted inWater
Sudden water rate hikes in Lafayette reflect city’s climate change and water struggles
This story is part of an ongoing series examining how Boulder County communities are preparing for the challenges of worsening climate change and increasing water demand. Read the first story about how reliant Boulder County and neighboring communities are on the Colorado River. The City of Lafayette is facing the twin threat of climate change […]
Posted inHousing
Homelessness in Boulder County rises to more than 800 people, according to recent point-in-time count
This year’s numbers are an indication that homelessness in Boulder County is the highest it has been since 2017, confirming what many service providers and residents have long known to be true.
Posted inLocal Government
Boulder Councilmember Bob Yates cleared of alleged ethics violation by special counsel
In April 2023, a Boulder resident alleged Yates, who is running for mayor this November, collected and shared city residents’ email addresses for political purposes.
Posted inOutdoors
A game changer for Boulder’s trail running world: Maternity leave will soon be a standard in athlete contracts
During a panel in Boulder a handful of years ago, only two of the seven professional trail runners on stage knew what their contract said about pregnancy when asked by an audience member. One — Silke Koester — happened to be pregnant. The other was her husband. Koester, a La Sportiva runner from Boulder and […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee to open its first Colorado location on Pearl Street
Amy and Ben Wright are parents to four children: Lillie, Emma Grace, Beau and Bitty. Lillie was born with autism. Bitty and Beau were both born with Down syndrome. “As the parents of kids with disabilities, you start thinking about their future,” Amy Wright said. “One of the things that Ben and I were astonished […]
Posted inArts & Community
This week in Boulder: Summer 2023 Mural Series, ‘Coal Wars’ and a family block party on the Hill
Boulder’s got a full slate of art and outdoor activities on tap this week. Put your fitness to the test or expand your mind by immersing yourself in a brand-new art exhibit. Do you have an upcoming event you’d like us to share here? Email us at tips@boulderreportinglab.org with details. You can also check out […]
Posted inHousing
City council elections could determine fate of Boulder airport’s housing prospects
Councilmembers will decide what to do with the city’s general aviation airport in January next year. Voters may want to know where the candidates stand on the issue before the November 2023 election.
Posted inTransportation
Demand for City of Boulder’s first e-bike lottery far exceeds funding for the program
Officials set aside $190,000 for July’s voucher lottery. The large number of applications reflects significant interest from residents.