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Fatal police shooting in Boulder over the weekend

December 20, 2023 Like 0 Van Mitchell

Police say woman killed by law enforcement was threatening people with fake gun The Boulder Police Department was involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting near the North Boulder Recreation Center Sunday afternoon. At 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, officers were called…

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Speaking of Animals Outreach boosts animal rights through individual connections

December 20, 2023 1 0 Lauren Threlkeld

Connecting with animals one-on-one sparks empathy and action By: Lauren Threlkeld In the realm of animal welfare and animal rights advocacy, Kate Myers stands out as a dedicated force for change. With a career spanning five decades, Myers has been…

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As Foundation for ‘Excited Delirium’ Diagnosis Cracks, Fallout Spreads

December 18, 2023 Like 0 Guest Contributor

By Renuka Rayasam, Markian Hawryluk, and Samantha Young | KFF Health News When Angelo Quinto’s family learned that officials blamed his 2020 death on “excited delirium,” a term they had never heard before, they couldn’t believe it. To them, it…

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Colorado Lawmakers Expected To Consider State Permit Program Protecting Wetlands

December 12, 2023 Like 0 Guest Contributor

Colorado lawmakers are expected to consider legislation next session aimed at providing project permits while still protecting wetlands, which were left vulnerable after a U.S. Supreme Court decision in May. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water Act has protected the…

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The Magic City

December 11, 2023 2 0 Ian Dundas

This place has been scarred since the white man showed up damaged and broken. It’s poison It’s forever reaching mediocrity and obtaining it every time. This is a place once under water that needs to be washed of its bullshit.…

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Locavore Gift Guide: Sustainable, Local & Meaningful

November 30, 2023 Like 0 Austin Clinkenbeard

Showing solidarity and support for neighbors who have local businesses and create local art and goods for the community is more important than ever. Here are some of the top sustainable local gifts to buy, places to donate your money,…

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Citizen Science: How Birdwatchers Can Contribute to Scientific Research

November 30, 2023 Like 0 Guest Contributor

By: Nina Sumner Taking part in citizen science projects from your own backyard This year marked the 25th anniversary of the Great Backyard Bird Count, a citizen science project that encourages people from around the world to count and record…

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Billionaires and Philanthropy: The New Gilded Age

November 30, 2023 Like 0 Austin Clinkenbeard

The Gilded Age was the era where the United States was rapidly industrializing, expanding railroads, and colonizing the western part of the country, roughly from the late 1870s to the early 1900s.

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A Wildfire Sheds Light: Advice from Marshall Fire Survivors

November 29, 2023 Like 0 Carolyn Elerding

This is the final installment of a multi-part series that explores the ongoing impacts of the Marshall Fire through interviews with survivors and analysis of the role of climate change and alternatives to recovery such as mutual aid. Photo by…

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From long wait lists to high costs, finding a therapist in Colorado is harder than it should be

November 27, 2023 Like 0 Guest Contributor

By Leigh Paterson, KUNC (Via AP Storyshare) In communities across Northern Colorado, people are struggling with their mental health while also struggling to get the care they need. The problem is widespread. Around a quarter of residents reported having poor…