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In today's newsletter:

  • Why is Boulder's Police Oversight Panel seeing so few cases now?
  • How a 90-day review could reshape Boulder's affordable housing approvals.
  • What Boulder's new Hummel Farmstead landmark status means for the site.

Also on today's calendar: Gaia's 5th Annual Channeling Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Monday: Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boulder's Police Oversight Panel members speak about reduced role (dailycamera.com) — Boulder's Police Oversight Panel has reviewed only one case in six months after process changes limited which complaints it can see, raising concerns among panel members and civil rights advocates. During a recent City Council public safety discussion, officials detailed fewer misconduct investigations, shifting complaint handling, and ongoing review of the ordinance that defines the panel's authority and role.
   

2. Boulder housing board backs 90-day review for qualifying affordable projects (thebadger.news) — Boulder's Housing Advisory Board is backing a 90-day review track for qualifying affordable housing projects, aiming to keep the city eligible for future state funding under Proposition 123. The proposal would speed up approvals for developments with at least 50% affordable homes while preserving appeal rights, with City Council hearings set for mid-October and November.
   

3. Boulder County designates 3.96 acres of Hummel Farmstead as local landmark (thebadger.news) — Boulder County commissioners have officially landmarked 3.96 acres of the city-owned Hummel Farmstead, adding extra protection for its historic farmhouse, outbuildings, and archaeological features on North 63rd Street. Any construction or interpretive signs in the designated area will now require special review, aligning with broader city plans for agriculture, restoration, and educational access at the site.
   

4. Stories on Stage presents 'Chance Encounters' at Su Teatro Colorado (Oct 18, 2026) (broadwayworld.com) — Boulder theatergoers can catch Stories on Stage's "Chance Encounters" at Nomad Playhouse on Saturday, October 24, with tickets priced at $28. The show features three actors performing short stories about life-changing meetings, followed by a free milk-and-cookies reception, and is backed by several local cultural funders including Boulder County Arts Alliance and Community Foundation Boulder County.
   

5. [REVIEW] Level 1 Freeski Film Tour Kicks Off in Boulder, CO (snowbrains.com) — A major freeski film tour just launched at Boulder's Fox Theatre, showcasing both local riders and big-name athletes in a packed night of new ski movies. From Boulder-shot street segments to far-flung backcountry lines, the reviewer breaks down which films truly stood out and why this premiere had locals buzzing about the coming ski season.
   

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