By Kaylee Harter - March 6,2024

BoCo, briefly: March 6, 2024

Study: Soil not toxic after Marshall Fire Toxic metals in Marshall Fire burn areas didn’t reach dangerous levels, according to a CU Boulder study published in Environmental Science & Technology. ...

By none - March 6,2024

Gov’t watch: March 6, 2024

Boulder City Council On March 14, council will: Boulder County On March 12, the Parks & Open Space Department will: — Shay Castle Lafayette City Council On March 5, council: ...

By Chloe Anderson - March 5,2024

History in the making

Sometimes it’s easy to pin down the exact moment a woman changes the world.  Rock climbing changed forever when Lynn Hill became the first person to free climb The Nose...

By Kaylee Harter - February 28,2024

Gov’t watch: Feb. 28. 2024

Boulder City Council At its March 7 meeting, council will:  • Decide whether CenturyLink and Xfinity can install telecommunication utilities on certain open space lands.  • Give a preliminary vote...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - February 28,2024

Kicking the bucket list

As we seek to align our calendars with the Earth’s journey around the sun, 2024 has been blessed with Leap Day. That’s 24 extra hours to explore, eat a leisurely...

By Shay Castle - February 28,2024

BoCo, briefly: Feb. 28, 2024

Fire on the Flatirons Firefighters extinguished a wildfire on Boulder’s Second Flatiron this weekend. The half-acre blaze started Saturday night, according to Boulder Fire-Rescue (BFR), and was fully contained early...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - February 21,2024

Gov’t watch: Feb. 21, 2024

Boulder City Council  The special meeting scheduled for Feb. 29 has been canceled. Due to council chamber upgrades, all March meetings will be virtual.  Boulder County Commissioners On Feb. 22,...

By Kaylee Harter - February 21,2024

BoCo, briefly: Feb. 21, 2024

Engagement sessions for minimum wage increases BoCo cities are looking for feedback on minimum wage increases that could be coming in January 2025. Boulder, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville and Erie are...

By Shay Castle - February 21,2024

Happy town

In 2017, National Geographic named Boulder the happiest city in America. Writers touted its “scenery, culture and world-class quality of life.”  They might have wanted to drive a few miles...

By Kaylee Harter - February 14,2024

Under one roof 

Crystal and G, a married couple both wearing tan Carhartt overalls, sit on a bench at the Boulder Bandshell on a sunny Thursday afternoon.  They’ve been homeless for just under...

By Will Matuska - February 14,2024

BoCo, briefly: Feb. 14, 2024

Downtown Boulder Station lobby to reopen RTD’s Downtown Boulder Station lobby is slated to reopen Monday, Feb. 19 after methamphetamine residue was found in the restrooms and in the station’s...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - February 14,2024

Gov’t watch: Feb. 14, 2024

Government offices are closed Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of President’s Day.  Boulder City Council On Feb. 22, Council will: Because Van Vleet was purchased as open space, using open...

By none - February 8,2024

Grass roots

By Micha K. Ben David Shalom/Salaam, wonderful neighbors! I’m Micha (his/him+we/us), a community organizer and political operative for more than 25 years, born and raised in the vibrant chaos of...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - February 7,2024

Gov’t watch: Feb. 7, 2024

Boulder City Council Reminder: At the Feb. 8 study session, Council will: • Meet for 3.5 hours for a staff presentation and discussion on homelessness strategy. At the Feb. 15...

By Shay Castle - February 7,2024

BoCo, briefly: Feb. 7, 2024

Study: Wealthier Marshall Fire survivors raised more on GoFundMe A CU Boulder analysis of private fundraising campaigns for Marshall Fire survivors found that wealthier households attracted more donors and larger...

By Kaylee Harter - February 6,2024

Weekly Why: Why is there so much radon in Colorado?

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking — and Coloradans face a greater risk than the average American. Half of houses in Boulder County have unhealthy...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - January 31,2024

Gov’t watch: Jan. 31, 2023

Boulder City Council  At the Feb. 1 meeting, Council will:  • Review a plan to redevelop a 448,668-square-foot site at 2952 Baseline Road, currently home to the Dark Horse. The...

By Will Matuska - January 31,2024

BoCo, briefly: Feb. 1, 2024

Homelessness discussion Boulder City Council could discuss the logistics of an alternative sheltering program on Feb. 8 after punting on a decision to pursue one (or not) at its Jan....

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