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Inspector General Rules That Former Interior Secretary Bernhardt’s Alleged Conflict of Interest Was A-Okay

By Catie CheshireJanuary 23, 2023

Just because it was legal doesn’t make it right, according to the Center for Western Priorities.

Commentary: Denver’s Transportation System Is a Public-Health Crisis

Commentary: Denver’s Transportation System Is a Public-Health Crisis

By Molly McKinleyJanuary 22, 2023

The city’s next leaders need to focus on this issue.

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Taps Britta Fisher as New CEO

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 19, 2023

Fisher has led the Department of Housing Stability since 2019.

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Denver International Airport’s TSA Confiscated Record Number of Firearms in 2022

Denver International Airport’s TSA Confiscated Record Number of Firearms in 2022

By Catie CheshireJanuary 18, 2023

In 2022, TSA discovered 156 firearms at DIA’s three security checkpoints,

Pinkerton Applying for Armed Security License in Denver Again

Pinkerton Applying for Armed Security License in Denver Again

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 18, 2023

Pinkerton hasn’t provided security in Denver since a subcontractor employee shot and killed a man in 2020.

Snow Day: Who Clears RTD Bus Stops When the Weather Turns Frosty?

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 18, 2023

Snow can lead to dangerous public transit commutes.

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In State of the State Address, Governor Polis Channels Nerds and Geeks

By Teague BohlenJanuary 17, 2023

…and Strong is the State of the State, Says He

One of the Last Holdout Houses in RiNo Could Soon Disappear

One of the Last Holdout Houses in RiNo Could Soon Disappear

By Teague BohlenJanuary 17, 2023

There are still some holdout houses in Denver’s white-hot RiNo, but they’re going fast.

Leland Kritt’s Mission to Deregulate Downtown Denver Short-Term Rentals

Leland Kritt’s Mission to Deregulate Downtown Denver Short-Term Rentals

By Michael RobertsJanuary 16, 2023

Leland Kritt is known for speaking his mind.

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Should Denver Switch to Ranked-Choice Voting?

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 13, 2023

The top two mayoral candidates may get to the runoff with just five percent of the vote.

Kratom Dispensaries Getting Closer to Reality in Colorado

Kratom Dispensaries Getting Closer to Reality in Colorado

By Michael RobertsJanuary 13, 2023

A new study lays out regulatory guidelines.

Pedestrian Advocate Phyllis Mack Lands $400,000 for Her Neighborhood’s Sidewalks

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 12, 2023

The money comes via Denver’s participatory budgeting program.

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Fewer Than 1,800 Multi-Unit Rentals Met the January 1 Licensing Deadline

Fewer Than 1,800 Multi-Unit Rentals Met the January 1 Licensing Deadline

By Catie CheshireJanuary 10, 2023

The city doesn’t know how many there are, but it knows it hasn’t licensed them all yet.

Denver City Council Will Consider Jaywalking Decriminalization Ordinance

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 10, 2023

Denver’s law is tougher than Colorado’s jaywalking rules.

Have You Heard? Denver Wants to Revise the Noise Ordinance

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 9, 2023

How loud is too loud?

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Speaking of Speakers, No Logic “Present” for Lauren Boebert

By Teague BohlenJanuary 8, 2023

Who thought the GOP display was “good”?

Remembering Richard Male: Nonprofit Leader, Family Man and Mensch

Remembering Richard Male: Nonprofit Leader, Family Man and Mensch

By Laura BondJanuary 8, 2023

He passed away on the last day of 2022

Tattered Cover CEO Kwame Spearman Is Running for Denver Mayor

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 7, 2023

Kwame Spearman is the CEO of Tattered Cover.

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Note to the Next Mayor: Some Ideas for Clearing the Snow Better

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 6, 2023

Bike lanes and sidewalks should be cleared.

Denver Candidates Concerned About Moved-Up Fair Elections Fund Qualifying Date

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 5, 2023

The qualifying date moved up from February 13 to January 19.

Resolutions for Colorado Republicans and Democrats for 2023

Resolutions for Colorado Republicans and Democrats for 2023

By Teague BohlenJanuary 4, 2023

What can Colorado’s politicos resolve for the New Year? Here are five suggestions for each of the two parties in our (for now) two-party system in colorful Colorado.

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People to Watch 2023: Scott Gilmore, Playground King

People to Watch 2023: Scott Gilmore, Playground King

By Catie CheshireJanuary 4, 2023

Denver loves its parks!

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