/tags/boulder-reporting-lab Boulder Reporting Lab en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:50:00 GMT /news/2024-12-04/boulder-county-eviction-filings-hit-post-pandemic-high-driven-by-housing-costs-and-rental-assistance-policies Rising housing costs and a new requirement for accessing rental assistance may be fueling the increase in eviction cases, observers say. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:50:00 GMT /news/2024-12-04/boulder-county-eviction-filings-hit-post-pandemic-high-driven-by-housing-costs-and-rental-assistance-policies John Herrick, Boulder Reporting Lab /news/2024-11-07/boulder-2024-election-wrap-democrats-sweep-local-races-council-pay-increase-to-pass High turnout, though not record-breaking, is shaping this year’s election in Boulder County, with the high-stakes presidential race at the top of the ballot. Listen to our "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Boulder Reporting Lab reporter John Herrick, and then read the Boulder Reporting Lab story at the link below. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:54:03 GMT /news/2024-11-07/boulder-2024-election-wrap-democrats-sweep-local-races-council-pay-increase-to-pass John Herrick, Boulder Reporting Lab /news/2024-10-16/boulder-county-cuts-millions-in-safety-net-funding-as-demand-for-services-rises Nonprofits providing emergency shelter, mental health care and food security, including EFAA and All Roads, face reductions in their grant allocations amid a 2025 county budget deficit. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:06:00 GMT /news/2024-10-16/boulder-county-cuts-millions-in-safety-net-funding-as-demand-for-services-rises John Herrick, Boulder Reporting Lab /news/2024-10-02/boulder-police-department-is-using-ai-to-write-its-crime-reports-while-some-urge-caution Last month, the police department adopted a policy allowing the use of artificial intelligence to transcribe body camera footage and generate police reports, a move intended to save time and improve the quality of reports. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:38:10 GMT /news/2024-10-02/boulder-police-department-is-using-ai-to-write-its-crime-reports-while-some-urge-caution John Herrick, Boulder Reporting Lab /news/2024-09-11/boulder-county-weighs-moratorium-on-larger-homes-to-tackle-housing-costs-and-environmental-impact The proposed moratorium aims to curb the construction of oversized homes that drive up property taxes and strain resources, while the county explores additional regulations. It could ripple through the residential construction industry. John Herrick of the Boulder Reporting Lab said the push comes as the county deals with rising housing costs which make it more difficult for residents to afford a place to call home. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:24:33 GMT /news/2024-09-11/boulder-county-weighs-moratorium-on-larger-homes-to-tackle-housing-costs-and-environmental-impact John Herrick, Boulder Reporting Lab /news/2024-07-24/boulder-county-officials-working-to-contain-coal-fire-thats-been-burning-for-over-a-century A coal fire has been burning for over a century in Boulder County under the Marshall Mesa trailhead. It's been the subject of increased scrutiny since the Marshall Fire, although officials concluded it likely didn't contribute to the 2021 tragedy. Tim Drugan from Boulder Reporting Lab reports on the plan to extinguish the fire this fall. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:36:34 GMT /news/2024-07-24/boulder-county-officials-working-to-contain-coal-fire-thats-been-burning-for-over-a-century Tim Drugan, Boulder Reporting Lab /news/2024-02-21/the-south-boulder-creek-flood-mitigation-plan-is-moving-forward-but-hurdles-still-remain A Boulder Creek flood mitigation project is moving forward, but it faces challenges with permitting and open space allocation. City staff need approval to make room on open space for a flood wall. Tim Drugan with Boulder Reporting Lab joined us to talk about the latest in a years-long saga. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:54:14 GMT /news/2024-02-21/the-south-boulder-creek-flood-mitigation-plan-is-moving-forward-but-hurdles-still-remain Nikole Robinson Carroll /news/2024-02-01/boulder-county-expands-weather-tracking-to-help-prevent-wildfires Ahead of the next wildfire season, Boulder County is expanding its weather monitoring system. It previously had just one weather station, in the Sugarloaf area, to monitor fire conditions across almost 500 square miles. Reporter Tim Drugan with Boulder Reporting Lab joined us to talk about what’s in the works. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:20:29 GMT /news/2024-02-01/boulder-county-expands-weather-tracking-to-help-prevent-wildfires Nikole Robinson Carroll /news/2024-01-10/boulder-could-repeal-parking-minimums-in-an-effort-to-reduce-housing-costs-promote-green-transit Transportation and housing advocates are calling for Boulder to eliminate old rules about off-street parking. Opponents to the regulations say they change the streetscape in the area and make housing even more expensive. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:59:55 GMT /news/2024-01-10/boulder-could-repeal-parking-minimums-in-an-effort-to-reduce-housing-costs-promote-green-transit Nikole Robinson Carroll /news/2023-12-13/coal-ash-from-valmont-station-has-polluted-boulders-air-and-water-how-is-xcel-energy-handling-it Valmont Station burned coal to produce electricity for Boulder from the mid 1920s until 2017. Five years later, the environmental impacts of coal ash linger, with few conservation watchdogs in sight. Boulder Reporting Lab founder and publisher Stacy Feldman joined us to talk about it. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:41:25 GMT /news/2023-12-13/coal-ash-from-valmont-station-has-polluted-boulders-air-and-water-how-is-xcel-energy-handling-it Nikole Robinson Carroll