Boulder Valley Frequency

Caribou Current takeover: Bigfoot calling + Stanley Jordan shreds in Ned  April 15, 2026 Sources: Court: Boulder can’t charge for body cam footage in police misconduct coloradofoic.org/court-of-appeals-colorado-law-enforcement-agencies-cannot-charge-fees-for-bodycam-footage-of-alleged-officer-misconduct/ Colorado’s Artemis II connections cpr.org/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-colorado-lockheed-martin-space...

BIFF turns 22  Frequency co-founder Jeff Rozic sits down with Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) co-founder Kathy Beeck ahead of the 22nd event — and the last one before Sundance comes here next year.  “It's everybody's festival” What makes BIFF special? Collaboration, Beeck says: BIFF partners with local musicians and nonprofits to pull more people into the experience.  Story ab...

April 8, 2026 Support This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency .Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com Sources - Headlines: Half of NOAA staff face furloughs https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/02/half-of-staff-at-boulders-noaa-global-monitoring-lab-face-furloughs-as-funding-fr...

Colorado child care crisis, Boulder vacancy tax proposal, No Kings rally and water restrictions April 1, 2026 This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency .Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com Headlines Vacancy tax proposed for empty homes, businesses huduser.gov/portal/publications/...

NCAR Uncertainty, Police Oversight, and Andy Mann on Ocean Conservation and Storytelling March 25, 2026 Support This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency .Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com Headlines Police oversight chair cleared after union complaint Boulder’s police watchdog...

‘The long shadow of gun violence’ - King Soopers shooting, 5 years later Erika Mahoney, daughter of victim, talks grief, healing and the power of storytelling - March 18, 2025 Headlines Boulder looks for alternatives to Flock City will start competitive bidding process this month; looks to form a task force of data + technology experts. Read more Longmont moves ahead with downtown campus, transit...

March 11, 2026 This week’s episode is sponsored by the Dairy Arts Center’s most dynamic night of the year—PEEK—returns April 23, 2026 with the Crystal Ball Gala. Tickets are on sale now at thedairy.org . Headlines Police union files complaint against watchdog Cops accuse member of oversight panel of bias for statements about historically over-policed communities and lack of faith in the review pro...

Fire at Chautauqua, Flock protest and Ned’s first poet laureate March 4, 2026: All headlines Headlines Fire at Boulder’s Chautauqua The Bluebell Fire burned 1.5 acres before being extinguished the same day. More than 100 firefighters responded.  CU student journalists ‘not guilty’ in covering Palestine protest Three student journalists were initially barred from campus and faced code of conduct ch...

ICE in Boulder County: What to do if they show up Plus: Kimbal Musk linked to trafficking victim; Boulder v. Big Oil lawsuit headed to SCOTUS Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Jill Grano. This week’s episode is sponsored by Jill Grano. Visit JillGrano.com for more information about Jill's award-winning real estate work and her support of organizations throughout ou...

ICE en el Condado de Boulder: Conozca sus derechos Daniel Pariente, intérprete en la oficina del fiscal de distrito del condado de Boulder, Michael Dougherty, habla con la periodista Rossana Longo-Better sobre qué hacer si ICE se presenta en su casa o negocio y los recursos para ayudar a prepararse. El Condado de Boulder Recursos para inmigrantes Folletos y guías sobre recursos de inmigración Serv...

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Dairy Arts Center and their signature event: the Crystal Ball Gala. PEEK returns April 23 with readings, immersive art, cuisine and cocktails. Claim your place before the moment passes. Tickets on sale now at thedairy.org . Support This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Fr...

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Jill Grano. Visit JillGrano.com for more information about Jill's award-winning real estate work and her support of organizations throughout our community, including the Gayla, I Have a Dream Foundation, and KGNU. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency ! Reach our growing, hyper-local audience of highly engaged listeners....

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Dairy Arts Center and their signature event: the Crystal Ball Gala. The Dairy Arts Center’s most dynamic night of the year—PEEK—returns April 23, 2026 with the Crystal Ball Gala. Claim your place before the moment passes. Tickets are on sale now at thedairy.org . Support This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesse...

Update 7/3/26: The deal to revive Boulder Weekly first reported in this podcast has reportedly fallen through, according to sources close to the former partnership. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Jill Grano. Visit JillGrano.com for more information about Jill's award-winning real estate work and her support of organizations throughout our community, incl...

Full Show Notes Sponsor You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency ! Reach our growing, hyper-local audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com Support You don’t have to have a business to support local, independent journalism. Visit Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod to fund our work and access unedited interviews, sneak previews and more bonus content. Headlines SVVSD, B...

Full Show Notes Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Jill Grano. Visit JillGrano.com for more information about Jill's award-winning real estate work and her support of organizations throughout our community, including the Gayla, I Have a Dream Foundation, and KGNU. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency ! Reach our growing, hyper-local audience of highly engaged listeners. Email bo...

Full Show Notes Sponsor The Frequency is looking for sponsors! Reach our growing, hyper-local audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com Support You don’t have to have a business to support local, independent journalism. Visit Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod to Headlines Two fires burn briefly in Boulder County on Monday afternoon One near U.S. 287 and Dillon Road force...

Full Show Notes Sponsor Mountain’s Edge Fitness Start 2026 strong with great trainers, bodywork options, old-school equipment, and a welcoming gym community. Visit: mountainsedgefitness.com Location: 2907 55th Street, Boulder Day passes available—say hi to Colin the corgi. Support or sponsor the show: boulderfrequency@gmail.com Headlines • Longmont pauses Flock expansion and asks for alternatives...

Headlines • Boulder to renew Flock license-plate reader contract (March). After stepping off Flock’s national data-sharing network in June, Boulder still shares data with at least one Colorado agency that cooperates with federal immigration authorities. Denver is reassessing; Longmont residents urged council not to renew this week. Flock is also used in Louisville, Erie, Lafayette and CU Boulder....

Wednesday, December 2, 2025 Hosted by Shay Castle Support independent local journalism: boulderfrequency@gmail.com Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod HEADLINES Dark Horse to Close as Site Redevelops Into 427 Units Boulder’s legendary Dark Horse Bar and Grill will close, at least temporarily, as its longtime site off Baseline Road redevelops into 427 units of student housing. Construction may begin in...

Wednesday, November 19 HEADLINES Iris Fields Saved After Months of Community Pushback Boulder County Commissioners voted to advance a community-backed redevelopment plan for the Broadway & Iris complex — preserving the North Boulder Little League fields while adding senior housing . Mike Bohn: “They chose kids. They chose community.” Marlyn Bohn: “They chose kids over money — and that’s all I...

Wednesday, November 12 Host: Shay Castle Guest Host: Jeff Rozic Guest: Nicole Glaros (Matchstick Ventures; former Techstars exec; Denver Summit FC catalyst) Headlines Elections wrap: Boulder County voters approved all tax measures, including a first-of-its-kind mental-health sales tax . Incumbents largely held city council seats countywide; Lauren Folkerts lost re-election in Boulder (first incumb...

Wednesday, November 5 Headlines Superior’s Recovery: Mayor Mark Lacis highlighted a “great year for Superior” at the State of Superior event, celebrating recovery milestones from the 2021 Marshall Fire. Roughly 75% of destroyed homes are rebuilt or underway, and vacancy rates in commercial districts are at all-time lows. Residents can join the next “Coffee with Council” this Friday, Nov 7 , at 150...

Wednesday, October 29 Host: Shay Castle Guest Host: Jeff Rozic Today’s episode is sponsored by Jill Grano — award-winning real-estate agent and community volunteer. Headlines Lafayette Mayor Resigns: Mayor JD Mangat will step down Dec 2. He leaves office mid-term after serving since 2018; prior misconduct reports filed during his tenure did not result in charges. Council is expected to fill the va...

Wednesday, October 22 This week on The Frequency: Boulder County Commissioners advance a minimum wage rollback, SNAP benefits are suspended during the federal shutdown, and Nederland’s fire probe finds no sign of arson. Plus, Elevate Boulder participants share how guaranteed income changed their lives — and North Boulder neighbors rally to save the historic Iris Fields. Headlines Minimum wage roll...