After the sudden loss of their daughter, a #Boulder family started the Be Like Ellie Foundation to spread kindness, inspired by Ellie’s ability to make everyone feel special. On Sept. 21, the foundation will host a benefit concert at the Fox Theatre. boulderreportinglab.org/2024/09/03/ell…

Developers are proposing to build efficiency apartments on the east end of Pearl. It marks the first major housing project reviewed by the current council. boulderreportinglab.org/2024/09/05/bou…

The King Soopers shooting trial will focus on Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa’s schizophrenia, with the defense arguing that his delusions, not reality, drove his actions during the 2021 killing of 10 people at a Boulder grocery store. boulderreportinglab.org/2024/09/05/thr…

Boulder County saw a slight drop in homelessness this year, according to the latest Metro Denver Homeless Initiative Point-in-Time count, but the numbers remain among the highest recorded. Of the 727 people counted on Jan. 22, over a quarter were unsheltered. boulderreportinglab.org/2024/09/05/ove…

Steve Redfearn has been appointed as #Boulder’s new police chief after serving as interim chief since January 2024. He joined the department in 2021 and steps into the role as the community calls for reform. boulderreportinglab.org/2024/09/06/ste…

Boulder City Council members gave final approval for 3 ballot measures last night, including one proposal to raise council pay from $12,700 to $41,000, or 40% of the area median income. boulderreportinglab.org/2024/09/05/bou…

“I’m not going to be able to afford my house anymore.": Some areas like zip code 80302 are already becoming uninsurable by certain insurers because of wildfire risk, while others are experiencing surging premiums, pushing residents to a breaking point. buff.ly/4gjD0az

Councilmember Winer was punched in the face at a University Hill ribbon-cutting after confronting a man yelling racial slurs about Asian people. Despite injuries, she declined hospital care and voiced frustration over the suspect’s quick release. buff.ly/4ed4kWb

With rising costs to run the city and key revenue sources dwindling, the city manager is recommending a budget that is "leaner than in previous years." buff.ly/3MIWWpG

Stephenson, who previously worked at local newsroom Cardinal News and ProPublica, shares her passion for nonprofit journalism and why she was drawn to Boulder Reporting Lab’s commitment to delivering community-focused news. buff.ly/3AYUmJD

Attorneys challenging Boulder’s camping ban argue that a Supreme Court ruling upholding cities’ rights to ticket homeless people for sleeping in public should not apply to their case, because the state constitution offers broader civil rights protections. buff.ly/4cWjcao

The victim, a male hiker, was attacked by a man he had previously passed on the trail. The suspect, described as a white male around 60 years old, 6 feet tall with gray hair, fled toward the Realization Point parking lot. Police believe he left the area. buff.ly/3z3n37S

Natalie Stiffler, Boulder’s outgoing transportation director, led key street safety projects but departs as the city faces financial challenges, which could delay progress on new infrastructure and maintenance. buff.ly/4dlH5Zn

Boulder City Council provided initial feedback on the city manager’s proposed $589.5 million budget for 2025, highlighting some of their priorities and concerns as officials navigate rising costs and flattening revenue. buff.ly/3AWcWSD

Boulder’s plan to make Iris Avenue safer by reduce it from four lanes to three and adding a two-way protected bike lane was endorsed by the city’s Transportation Advisory Board. City council will have a chance to weigh in on the plan next week. buff.ly/3ZnUywd