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Boulder official facing complaint for allegedly blocking residents on Instagram, from book club

Two Boulder residents have filed a code of conduct complaint against Councilmember Taishya Adams, alleging she blocked one of them on Instagram and barred the other from a book club she organized as a public official.

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Boulder residents launch ballot measure petition to (re)close West Pearl Street to cars

A group of Boulder residents has started collecting signatures for a 2025 ballot measure that would close two blocks of West Pearl Street to most vehicles, reviving a pandemic-era street closure that made space for outdoor dining.

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Grove Elementary aims to become BVSDโ€™s first new charter school in decades

A proposed new charter school emphasizing inclusivity for neurodiverse and special education students is under review by the Boulder Valley Board of Education.ย Grove Elementaryย would be an offshoot of Bal Swan, a private preschool in Broomfield, with its educational philosophy extending to the new publicly funded charter school.ย 

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Boulder Countyโ€™s affordable housing tax spending plan frustrates some supporters who helped pass it

Earlier this month, Boulder County unveiled its spending plan for the Affordable and Attainable Housing Tax, a voter-approved measure projected to generate $16.7 million in 2025. The tax marks a significant boost in funding to address the regionโ€™s urgent need for affordable housing.

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RTD to restore more Boulder bus routes in 2025, but future expansion could hinge on ballot measure

After years of slashed services during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, the Regional Transportation District is planning to expand several City of Boulder bus routes next year. This includes increased service on the AB1 and AB2 routes between Boulder and Denver International Airport, as well as routes 208 and 205, which serve Boulder High School.

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Boulder police are using AI to write crime reports, and some urge caution

Earlier this year, the Boulder Police Department began using artificial intelligence to transcribe body camera footage and generate police reports, a move officials say is saving time and improving report writing. This month, the department adopted a new AI policy. However, some community members are urgingย caution against the blanket deployment of these emerging technologies without proper safeguards.ย 

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