Politics & Government

Triangle Bar and Woods Boss Brewing Company attracted hundreds over the weekend despite claims from owners that homeless encampments are killing business.

Scott Coors opens up to Westword about why he decided to close the legendary Triangle Bar and its difficulties with nearby homeless encampments.

Residents in Denver’s Overland area are adding their voices to the city’s rising chorus of concerns over Mayor Mike Johnston’s micro-communities plan.

Homeless encampments have been killing business at the downtown Triangle Bar, one of the oldest and most popular LGBTQ+ destinations in Denver.

Despite there being plenty of ways to find shelters, homeless residents say Mayor Johnston’s House1000 plan makes sweeps the only way into decent housing.

Neighbors next to the 1350 Newton Street home are fed up with the property and its owner, saying he’s ignoring crime and taking advantage of city services.

A lack of clean and safe bathrooms in Denver continues to be a serious issue for the homeless, with city housing efforts making things worse for many.

Golden Triangle residents got the chance to ask Mayor Mike Johnston why their tiny Denver neighborhood has to host two micro-communities instead of one.

The city completed a sweep of a Capitol Hill homeless encampment on Tuesday, but was only able to house some of its residents.

Residents in a Denver neighborhood near Holly Hills want to form a Registered Neighborhood Organization to fight plans for an incoming micro-community.

The Denver-based law firm failed to thwart a second class-action lawsuit in U.S. District Court over improper business practices in eviction filings.

A familiar face in Denver’s affordable housing arena is looking to raise the bar after accepting a new job with the nonprofit Archway Communities.

He contracted pneumonia in a Denver facility, and wound up losing most of his hands and his feet.

Denver was slated to spend $242 million to get people off the streets and into housing, but now Mayor Mike Johnston is saying it will take millions more.

Denver Basic Income project leader Mark Donovan sees plenty of proof that his idea of giving out cash works to improve the lives of the homeless.

“While none of my actions or words as a private citizen that night were intended to be malicious or meant to cause harm, the reality is they did and I regret that.”

Faulty electrical wiring started the blaze at the Denver building, where tenants unionized last fall over neglect and lack of communication by management.

The National Coalition for Child Protection Reform has released a report showing how Colorado has been dragging its feet when it comes to foster care.

Cost of living, crime and homelessness are chief issues for Colorado Latinos, according to a new poll, while fewer worry about immigration.

Say her name three times.

Westword is taking Denver’s temperature using the questions asked by CPI.

Mayor Mike Johnston has revealed a $48.6 million budget for his plan to house 1,000 homeless people by the end of the year.