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Boulder residents propose ballot measures to require developers to pay more, meet affordability requirements
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/04/boulder-residents-propose-ballot-measures-to-require-developers-to-pay-more-meet-affordability-requirements/
Published: May 5, 2025 03:01
One measure would impose infrastructure fees on new developments. The other would mandate affordable housing for duplex and triplex conversions.
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Boulder City Council approves major research hub in East Boulder
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/04/boulder-city-council-approves-major-research-hub-in-east-boulder/
Published: May 5, 2025 02:59
The project at 1855 South Flatiron Court was an early test for how far the city is willing to go to transform its industrial eastern half.
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Hundreds rally in Boulder on May Day as federal cuts to science and labor hit home
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/01/hundreds-rally-in-boulder-on-may-day-as-federal-cuts-to-science-and-labor-hit-home/
Published: May 2, 2025 05:07
On International Workers Day, demonstrators decry layoffs and threats to science under the Trump administration.
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NAACP moves to rebuild Boulder branch after local leaders say it’s dissolved
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/01/naacp-moves-to-rebuild-boulder-branch-after-local-leaders-say-its-dissolved/
Published: May 2, 2025 05:05
The national office says the Boulder branch remains active, despite former leaders’ efforts to dissolve it amid a long-running dispute with city officials.
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Former NAACP Boulder County member sues city over alleged free speech violations
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/01/former-naacp-boulder-county-member-sues-city-over-alleged-free-speech-violations/
Published: May 2, 2025 04:11
Darren O’Connor claims the City of Boulder retaliated against him for publicly criticizing the police chief’s appointment. The city has alleged O’Connor acted unethically and misrepresented facts.
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Organizers drop bid to close West Pearl to cars, citing economic uncertainty
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/01/organizers-drop-bid-to-close-west-pearl-to-cars-citing-economic-uncertainty/
Published: May 2, 2025 03:43
Faced with growing opposition and fears of a recession, organizers say now is not the time to pursue a pedestrian-only West Pearl Street.
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Boulder sex ed summer camp canceled after right-wing backlash, organizers cite safety concerns
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/01/boulder-sex-ed-summer-camp-canceled-after-right-wing-backlash-organizers-cite-safety-concerns/
Published: May 2, 2025 03:43
Organizers canceled the camp after right-wing outlets and pundits, including Steve Bannon and Libs of TikTok, drew national attention to it.
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Downtown Boulder business owners: Reclosing West Pearl is a lose-lose proposition
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/01/downtown-boulder-business-owners-reclosing-west-pearl-is-a-lose-lose-proposition/
Published: May 1, 2025 22:26
As business owners on West Pearl, we believe reclosing the street would hurt our livelihoods, limit access and go against the city’s own findings.
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Suspect arrested after Boulder SWAT standoff at youth housing site on Pine Street
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/04/30/suspect-arrested-after-boulder-swat-standoff-at-youth-housing-site-on-pine-street/
Published: April 30, 2025 23:18
Nearby Whittier Elementary went into SECURE mode briefly during the standoff, which ended with tear gas and an arrest.
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Lawsuit over South Boulder flood mitigation project threatens construction timeline
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/04/29/lawsuit-over-south-boulder-flood-mitigation-project-threatens-construction-timeline/
Published: April 30, 2025 04:39
The lawsuit challenges the city’s ability to pay for the CU South project, preventing it from selling bonds needed to acquire land and start construction, according to city officials.
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Free music school launching in Boulder, led by Bluebird Music Festival founder
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/04/29/free-music-school-launching-in-boulder-led-by-bluebird-music-festival-founder/
Published: April 30, 2025 04:38
Set to open this fall, the school will offer free music instruction to children of teachers, first responders and mental health professionals — a first for Boulder.
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AmeriCorps funding cut hits Boulder Library’s digital navigator program
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/04/29/americorps-funding-cut-hits-boulder-librarys-digital-navigator-program/
Published: April 30, 2025 04:37
Boulder Public Library has lost AmeriCorps funding for two “digital navigators” — employees that help people navigate unfamiliar technology.
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New Longmont bistro, Duets, pairs deli sandwiches with French-inspired fare
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/04/29/new-longmont-bistro-pairs-deli-sandwiches-with-french-inspired-fare/
Published: April 30, 2025 04:37
The new bistro and deli near Airport Road aims to fill a neighborhood gap with approachable comfort food, cocktails and croque monsieur.
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Boulder weather forecast: Rain and snow midweek, sunny and warm weekend ahead
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/04/28/boulder-weather-forecast-rain-and-snow-midweek-sunny-and-warm-weekend-ahead/
Published: April 28, 2025 19:27
April 28–May 4: A midweek cold front could bring rain to Boulder and Denver, with wet snow possible in the Foothills, before a warmer, drier weekend.
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