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Guest commentary: Building a better Colorado begins with trust in one another — and in trustworthy local news

Guest commentary: Building a better Colorado begins with trust in one another — and in trustworthy local news

"Accurate information is the bedrock for strategic action. That is why it is important for all of us to support the existing, evolving and emerging sources of trusted local information, independently reported by Colorado’s local journalists."
Anonymous donor, police team up to brighten the season for local families

Anonymous donor, police team up to brighten the season for local families

With gift of $1,000, police giving $100 each to families who could use a little help right now or just need a boost to make holidays a time to celebrate.
Boulder County offering PPE, cleaning supply and to-go container COVID care packages to businesses

Boulder County offering PPE, cleaning supply and to-go container COVID care packages to businesses

The goal of the program also is to support small businesses who comply with public health orders and introduce restaurants to sustainable products that support the county’s economic and climate action goals, according to a news release.
Three years in the making, Longmont musician Eppler releases 'Broke-Down Deluxe'

Three years in the making, Longmont musician Eppler releases 'Broke-Down Deluxe'

As 2020 draws to a close, Longmont resident Andy Eppler is celebrating the release of “Broke-Down Deluxe” to cap off a year that has radically changed the lives of professional musicians across the globe.
State, local elected officials to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on children in Boulder County

State, local elected officials to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on children in Boulder County

The panel will discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on mental health, schooling and access to education, as well as child abuse and neglect during this period, stated Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty, who will moderate.
After catastrophic wildfires, can logging help save Colorado’s forests?

After catastrophic wildfires, can logging help save Colorado’s forests?

Timber industry mostly uninterested in Colorado
It’ll be years before Colorado jobs bounce back from their pandemic hit

It’ll be years before Colorado jobs bounce back from their pandemic hit

It will likely take several years for Colorado to fully regain the jobs lost during the recession brought on by the pandemic, according to a report from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Longmont police report Dec. 7, 2020

Longmont police report Dec. 7, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Doggone good project: Scout earns Eagle rank by donating pet beds to Longmont Humane Society

Doggone good project: Scout earns Eagle rank by donating pet beds to Longmont Humane Society

Kate Greiner, a member of Firestone-based Troop 73, recently donated 28 raised dog beds to the shelter.
To test or not to test? Colorado educators and advocates divided on CMAS in a pandemic

To test or not to test? Colorado educators and advocates divided on CMAS in a pandemic

Outgoing Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had indicated the U.S. Department of Education was unlikely to grant testing waivers this school year. Whether to stick with that policy or give states more flexibility will be one of the first questions confronting incoming President Joe Biden and his education secretary.