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Bella Farris

Bella Farris recently received her M.A. in journalism from the University of Georgia. She is passionate about telling stories that matter and strives to create impactful reporting. When Bella isn't writing, you can find her playing video games, reading, spending me with her wife and cats, or enjoying the park with her senior Yorkie.

Pets

The Challenges and Rewards of Caring for Disabled Pets

April 30, 2026 1 0 Bella Farris

Pouring love on pets who defy the odds Photos from Dustin Doskocil / Doskophoto The staff at Longmont Humane Society are ready to love any pet that comes through their door, whether it is a three-legged dog or a cat…

Local Governing

Weld County Adds Data Centers to County Code During Drought

April 14, 2026 1 0 Bella Farris

On April 6, Weld County Commissioners approved a county code that will define data centers and where they can be developed. The ordinance (2026?01) updates Chapter 23 of Weld County Code by adding language about data centers, and guidelines on…

Local Governing

Boulder Library Workers Want to Unionize

April 1, 2026 Like 0 Bella Farris

Employees at Boulder Public Library announced their plans to form a union in September and months later, they are nearing a resolution. The process has been slow, but staff members are hopeful the outcome will restore their collective bargaining rights,…

Local Governing

Boulder Police Oversight Panel Faces Major Cut to Its Authority

November 26, 2025 Like 0 Bella Farris

When Boulder created its Police Oversight Panel, the goal was to increase transparency and involve the community in police accountability. That mission may now be shifting. The city is, once again, implementing a change that gives the police monitor, not…

Local Governing

Dark Money Shadows Broomfield’s Local Election

November 3, 2025 Like 0 Bella Farris

As Broomfield Colorado’s local election, grinds to an end, a mysterious Independent Expenditure Committee is in the spotlight, because no one can say for sure where the money is coming from. The committee, Silent Majority Speaks, funneled close to $40,000…

Local Governing

Billionaires in Boulder Politics

October 28, 2025 Like 2 Bella Farris

This article previously referred to Dan Caruso as a billionaire; while he has led multi-billion-dollar ventures, his personal net worth is not publicly verified. It was also updated to clarify that Open Boulder operates as an unaffiliated candidate committee. A…

Local Governing

Waneka Property at Center of Lafayette’s Development Debate

September 23, 2025 Like 0 Bella Farris

An earlier version incorrectly stated that Lafayette approved annexation of the Waneka property. The council has only approved the first two procedural steps; final annexation would require a future ordinance vote. The feature photo was captured by Karen Norback of…

Politics

It Might Be Too Soon to Celebrate Colorado’s New Clean Energy

August 19, 2025 Like 0 Bella Farris

When HB25-1040 was signed into law back in March, it expanded the definition of clean energy in Colorado to include nuclear energy. According to the bill, this definition “determines which energy resources may be used by a qualifying retail utility…

Magazine

25 Places to “Do-It” in Colorado

August 2, 2025 Like 0 Bella Farris

As part of our 25-year celebration, Yellow Scene Magazine wants to share the love by showcasing 25 of the most uniquely Colorado places to propose. Popping the big question is a major milestone in many romantic relationships, and you deserve…

Politics

Wanda James Speaks Out After CU Censure: “I’m Not Going Anywhere”

July 24, 2025 Like 0 Bella Farris

Earlier this month, the University of Colorado Board of Regents voted to censure one of its own members, Regent Wanda James. The decision followed an investigation into James’s opposition to a CU-backed marijuana education campaign, raising concerns among some observers…