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Boulder County will lay off more employees and may cut programs to close $13.2 million budget deficit
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/28/boulder-county-will-lay-off-more-employees-and-may-cut-programs-to-close-13-2-million-budget-deficit/
Published: April 29, 2026 05:07
After 62 layoffs and dozens of severance departures that disrupted social service programs, Boulder County officials say another round of cuts is coming.
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Boulder’s longest unsolved homicide: Who killed Officer Elmer Cobb?
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/28/boulders-longest-unsolved-homicide-who-killed-officer-elmer-cobb/
Published: April 29, 2026 05:06
Political corruption, bootlegging rumors and a collapsed murder case turned a slain Boulder officer’s death into one of the city’s most enduring mysteries.
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After Shark Tank deal fell through, Boulder’s Nude Foods eyes Front Range expansion
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/28/after-shark-tank-deal-fell-through-boulders-nude-foods-eyes-front-range-expansion/
Published: April 29, 2026 05:02
The reusable-packaging grocer is exploring new locations while doubling down on community-backed funding.
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Boulder set to reopen addiction treatment home for homeless people
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/28/boulder-set-to-reopen-addiction-treatment-home-for-homeless-people/
Published: April 29, 2026 05:01
The City of Boulder has selected Hazelbrook, a Colorado-based recovery services provider, to operate its recovery home for homeless people with substance use disorders.
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Market Meals: Toast topped with sautéed radish slices
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/28/market-meals-toast-topped-with-sauteed-radish-slices/
Published: April 28, 2026 19:13
A buttery spring toast using fresh radishes, simple to make and easy to customize with herbs, greens and other seasonal toppings.
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Three recent Boulder fires were likely human-caused, officials say
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/26/three-recent-boulder-fires-were-likely-human-caused-officials-say/
Published: April 27, 2026 03:02
Officials say the number of fires is not unusual, but their size in dry conditions has raised concern and added urgency to resilience efforts.
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Inside BVSD’s final meeting on possible school closures as declining enrollment forces tough choices
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/26/inside-bvsds-final-meeting-on-possible-school-closures-as-declining-enrollment-forces-tough-choices/
Published: April 27, 2026 03:01
The final community session at Monarch High offered insight into how Boulder Valley is preparing families for possible school closures and consolidations.
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Justin Schwartz: How CU Boulder is building Colorado’s climate future
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/26/justin-schwartz-how-cu-boulder-is-building-colorados-climate-future/
Published: April 27, 2026 03:00
With research, education, partnerships and programs, the university has a multipronged approach to supporting solutions to climate change.
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Boulder Reporting Lab wins 19 SPJ Top of the Rockies awards, including 8 first place honors
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/26/boulder-reporting-lab-wins-19-spj-top-of-the-rockies-awards-including-8-first-place-honors/
Published: April 27, 2026 03:00
Awards recognize BRL’s accountability journalism, public service reporting and deep coverage of housing, climate, health, education and local government.
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Boulder City Council moves to keep airport open indefinitely, limiting future housing options
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/23/boulder-city-council-moves-to-keep-airport-open-indefinitely-limiting-future-housing-options/
Published: April 24, 2026 05:18
Councilmembers this week directed city officials to draft a resolution outlining that approach, likely deciding one of the city’s most contentious issues through an informal vote.
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Boulder’s water supply hangs on for now amid historic drought conditions
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/23/boulders-water-supply-hangs-on-for-now-amid-historic-drought-conditions/
Published: April 24, 2026 05:18
Snowpack is at historically low levels, one key watershed has already melted out, and reservoirs may not fully refill this spring.
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Boulder opens bidding for license plate reader contract, inviting competitors to Flock
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/23/boulder-opens-bidding-for-license-plate-reader-contract-inviting-competitors-to-flock/
Published: April 24, 2026 05:17
City officials opened the bidding process after privacy concerns, with proposals due in May and a pilot program planned for this summer.
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Boulder City Council to consider accepting federal money for city airport, rekindling debate over its future
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/21/boulder-city-council-to-consider-accepting-federal-money-for-city-airport-rekindling-debate-over-its-future/
Published: April 22, 2026 04:00
Accepting federal funding would ease maintenance costs and challenges, but could close the door on repurposing the land for housing.
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Boulder group drops vacancy tax that included commercial spaces as council eyes homes-only version
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/21/boulder-group-drops-vacancy-tax-that-included-commercial-spaces-as-council-eyes-homes-only-version/
Published: April 22, 2026 03:59
The resident-led proposal would have taxed both homes and commercial spaces, but organizers are stepping back as the city considers a narrower measure.
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Laura Kaplan: Boulder must not give permanent control of city land to the FAA
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/21/laura-kaplan-boulder-must-not-give-permanent-control-of-city-land-to-the-faa/
Published: April 22, 2026 03:58
New FAA grant terms would require the city to operate the airport indefinitely, limiting local control over land use, noise and environmental decisions.
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Market Meals: Simple Colorado cornbread with local grains, eggs and honey
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/21/market-meals-simple-colorado-cornbread-with-local-grains-eggs-and-honey/
Published: April 21, 2026 13:52
A quick, from-scratch cornbread using local grains, eggs and honey, simple to make and easy to customize with seasonal ingredients.
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