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By Boulder Weekly Staff - Aug. 27, 2026

Celebrating togetherness: Pearl Street Stampedes 2026

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 ‘Forever chemicals’ put activewear under the microscope 

By Larry Westrum, PhD – Organic Chemistry In April 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into whether athletic apparel retailer Lululemon has misled the public over its...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - Aug. 25, 2026

Boulder Council moves forward with boutique hotel on Spruce Street

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Boulder council changes rules for open comment

On June 26, council voted on changes to open comment, the public forum held at the beginning of business meetings through which community members can speak on a topic of...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - Jul. 2, 2025

BW coverage of the June 1 Pearl Street attack

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Lafayette moves property tax increase forward

Lafayette City Council On July 1, council: Longmont City Council On July 1, council:  All agenda items subject to change. Karen Norback and Ray Keener contributed reporting.

By Boulder Weekly Staff - Jul. 2, 2025

Proposed NOAA budget would close 4 Boulder labs, CU’s CIRES center

Entire office dedicated to climate research axed

By Shay Castle - Jul. 1, 2025

Amid strike, Safeway hiring temp workers in BoCo

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By Shay Castle - Jul. 1, 2025

Dharma’s Garden in Boulder loses $100K federal grant

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By Boulder Weekly Staff - Jul. 1, 2025

Victim in Pearl Street attack dies

Karen Diamond, 82, succumbed to her injuries this week; DA files additional charges

By Shay Castle - Jun. 25, 2025

Boulder City Council eyes further restrictions on public participation

Changes to open comment sought amid disruptions

By Kaylee Harter - Jun. 25, 2025

NAACP sues former local branch members

Plus: new hate crime charges in Pearl Street attack, Safeway strike and more. Your local news at a glance.

By Boulder Weekly Staff - Jun. 25, 2025

Lafayette eyes tighter 2026 budget as sales tax flattens

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By Tyler Hickman - Jun. 25, 2025

Longmont weed lounges, spas in limbo

Longmont has a vacancy sign posted for cannabis hospitality businesses looking to open up shop. After a year of council discussions, there are four licenses available for these establishments, much...

By none - Jun. 24, 2025

Analysis: When does criticism of Israel cross a line?

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By Tyler Hickman - Jun. 18, 2025

Longmont pushes vote on sit-lie ordinance to August

Longmont City Council On Tuesday, June 17:

By Boulder Weekly Staff - Jun. 18, 2025

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