Boulder, CO's nonprofit news site - Boulder Reporting Lab
WEB5 days ago · Boulder Reporting Lab launched in November 2021 to fill a gap in Boulder-local, public-interest daily journalism. We’re the only independent, 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, digital news organization in our city and county. We strive to deliver high-quality, non-partisan reporting that digs beneath the surface on issues of public importance and ...
Live updates: Stone Canyon Fire near Lyons in Boulder County
WEBJul 30, 2024 · A wildfire in the Stone Canyon area near Lyons prompted multiple evacuations on July 30, including in the northern and western areas of town. The fire claimed the life of one person, according to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, and destroyed five homes. As of Aug. 5, the fire was fully contained. It burned approximately …
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WEB6 days ago · Boulder Police Department is using AI to write its crime reports, while some urge caution. by John Herrick September 24, 2024September 24, 2024. This month, the police department adopted a policy allowing the use of artificial intelligence to transcribe body camera footage and generate police reports, a move intended to save time and …
Why future Boulder wildfires won't be as forgiving as Dinosaur Fire
WEBJul 28, 2024 · Quick response and luck contained Boulder’s Dinosaur Fire — why the next wildfire may not be so forgiving. Several factors influence how easy a fire is to contain, including luck with the weather. Trends in Boulder County, like high housing costs pushing firefighters out, are adding to worrisome possibilities for future blazes.
Lake Shore Fire burning near Gross Reservoir: Live updates
WEBJul 31, 2024 · The Lake Shore Fire, located at the northeast corner of Gross Reservoir, appears to have started on private land. It was fully contained on Aug. 2. by Tim Drugan July 31, 2024. This live blog is closed. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, another wildfire ignited in Boulder County. This followed the Stone Canyon Fire that …
Apple season’s here: Why and how to support local growers
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Apple season in Boulder is in full swing, but many Colorado apple farmers are struggling to compete with cheaper imports from mass producers in states like Washington. Some orchards are replacing apple trees with more profitable crops, such as peaches. T.M. Spring covers how to support local apple farmers and why you won’t …
Tussock moths adding to Boulder wildfire concerns
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Tussock moths adding to Boulder wildfire concerns. In the Boulder Heights area up Lee Hill Drive, tree care professionals have been running ragged the last few weeks trying to stem the damage caused by moth larvae munching their way through Douglas Firs. “The tree damage is pretty significant,” Sam Dilettoso, a local manager for Bartlett ...
Boulder’s largest homeless shelter is rebranding
WEBJul 16, 2024 · The largest homeless shelter in the City of Boulder has changed its name from Boulder Shelter for the Homeless to All Roads, reflecting a strategic shift toward housing solutions over emergency sheltering.. The nonprofit now provides support services to more than 180 people in homes, surpassing the 160 people it typically accommodates …
Investigation uncovers ‘systemic failure’ in Boulder's detective …
WEBDec 23, 2022 · The issue was uncovered as part of a department review of its records management system. The review was launched by Police Chief Maris Herold in late 2021, the report stated. In July 2022, Deputy Chief Steve Redfearn filed a complaint that kicked off the internal investigation. Following the investigation, Herold suspended Williams for five ...
North Boulder Library to open nearly 30 years after envisioned
WEBJun 21, 2024 · This idea resurfaced in the 2007 Library Master Plan and became a main goal in the 2018 plan. Nearly 30 years later, the North Boulder Public Library is set to open, joining four other branches under the new Boulder Public Library District. Located at 4500 13th Street, the 11,000-square-foot NoBo Library will be fully staffed with 11 employees.