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Marshall Fire recovery 3 years on: Two-thirds of homes rebuilt — far above the national average — but hundreds still struggle with underinsurance and waning support

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2024/12/29/marshall-fire-recovery-3-years-on-two-thirds-of-homes-rebuilt-far-above-the-national-average-but-hundreds-still-struggle-with-underinsurance-and-waning-support/

Published: December 30, 2024 05:40

With insurance gaps averaging over $100,000 per household and critical funding sources dwindling, many are left struggling to recover as time and resources run out, even as overall recovery shows significant progress. The post Marshall Fire recovery 3…

Superior artist Kevin McCormack lost decades of artwork in the Marshall Fire. Then inspiration struck.

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2024/12/22/superior-artist-kevin-mccormack-lost-decades-of-artwork-in-the-marshall-fire-then-inspiration-struck/

Published: December 23, 2024 05:19

Three years after losing everything, Kevin McCormack has rebuilt part of his collection using digital files saved on his computer. These reimagined iterations of his originals are now on display at Arts Off Center in Superior. The post Superior artist…

Boulder Reporting Lab launches vote tracker to make city council decisions more publicly accessible

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2024/12/22/boulder-reporting-lab-launches-vote-tracker-to-make-city-council-decisions-more-publicly-accessible/

Published: December 23, 2024 05:18

We are tabulating meeting minutes to create a searchable record of councilmember votes, aiming to better inform the community. We’re seeking your feedback. The post Boulder Reporting Lab launches vote tracker to make city council decisions more publicly…

‘We’re looked at as the bottom of the list’: Three years after Marshall Fire, mobile home residents feel left behind

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2024/12/19/were-looked-at-as-the-bottom-of-the-list-three-years-after-marshall-fire-mobile-home-residents-feel-left-behind/

Published: December 20, 2024 06:07

Hurricane-force winds tore through over 400 mobile homes, leaving uninsured residents without roofs, exposed to the elements, and waiting years for help that may never come. The post ‘We’re looked at as the bottom of the list’: Three years after Marshall…

Residents mourn 47 homeless or formerly homeless people who died this year in Boulder County

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2024/12/19/residents-mourn-47-homeless-or-formerly-homeless-people-who-died-this-year-in-boulder-county/

Published: December 20, 2024 05:53

That’s fewer than last year but consistent with recent years. 'Let our grief inspire us to action,' one attendee said. The post Residents mourn 47 homeless or formerly homeless people who died this year in Boulder County appeared first on The Boulder…

Remembering Katy Hart Wolf, devoted mother, Buddhist scholar and compassionate community builder

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2024/12/19/remembering-katy-hart-wolf-devoted-mother-buddhist-scholar-and-compassionate-community-builder/

Published: December 19, 2024 20:26

Katy Hart Wolf passed away early in the morning of Dec. 18, 2024, at the age of 70. Katy was a uniquely remarkable woman whose life was defined by resilience, compassion and a tireless commitment to helping others. She sought to positively impact every…

Boulder breaks ceremonial ground on Alpine-Balsam, its largest affordable housing project nearly 10 years in the making

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2024/12/17/boulder-breaks-ceremonial-ground-on-alpine-balsam-its-largest-affordable-housing-project-nearly-10-years-in-the-making/

Published: December 18, 2024 05:47

The redevelopment will bring permanently affordable apartments and market-rate homes, city offices and flood protections to the former hospital site — but completion is still years out. The post Boulder breaks ceremonial ground on Alpine-Balsam, its…

If Boulder County had Michelin-style awards for diners and cafés, here’s who could win

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2024/12/17/if-boulder-county-had-michelin-style-awards-for-diners-and-cafes-heres-who-could-win/

Published: December 18, 2024 05:46

Clay Fong highlights three affordable Boulder County spots deserving of these yet-to-be-named honors. The post If Boulder County had Michelin-style awards for diners and cafés, here’s who could win appeared first on The Boulder Reporting Lab.

Boulder County Courthouse named National Historic Landmark for role in LGBTQ+ equality

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2024/12/17/boulder-county-courthouse-named-national-historic-landmark-for-role-in-lgbtq-equality/

Published: December 18, 2024 05:46

A major milestone for LGBTQ+ equality has been honored: the Boulder County Courthouse has been designated a National Historic Landmark for its pivotal role in advancing marriage equality. In 1975, Boulder County Clerk Clela Rorex made history when she…

Remembering Dick Lyman, Boulder’s first park ranger, firefighting trailblazer and steward of the outdoors

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2024/12/17/remembering-dick-lyman-boulders-first-park-ranger-firefighting-trailblazer-and-steward-of-the-outdoors/

Published: December 18, 2024 05:43

Dick Lyman was born July 11, 1946, at Boulder Community Hospital to the parents of Lucile and Charles Lyman and was very proud to call himself a fourth-generation Boulder native. Growing up, he ran the streets of Boulder and graduated from Boulder High…