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🌱 Wildfire In LeftHand + Eldo Climber Rescued + Rainbows Cause Fire?
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Good morning, Boulder! It's me again, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Boulder Daily.
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HAPPENING NOW: A wildfire was reported burning in Left Hand Canyon near Deer Trail Road this morning at 4:30 a.m. (FOX31)
Here are the top five stories today in Boulder:
- Another climber in Eldorado Canyon needed to be rescued on Saturday. Last Saturday, Boulder County Rescuers were able to assist an injured climber in Eldorado Canyon State Park. The 29 year-old climber was stabilized on the scene, and then transported by ambulance to a Boulder-area hospital with non life-threatening injuries. (CO Daily)
- Cause and effect: Westword took a deep dive to see how the Marshall Fire has impacted rents around the metro area. (Westword)
- Shrinkflation is real. Have you noticed that products and their packaging are getting smaller? Experts call it "shrinkflation." Basically, you're paying more for less. (9News)
- Planned 50th anniversary Rainbow Gathering sparks wildfire fears. The Rainbow Gathering of the Tribes is planning to return to Colorado this summer to celebrate the first event back in 1972. The size of the event is sparking concerns that with the decentralized nature of the Rainbows, the gathering could accidentally start a wildfire. (CPR)
- Another reason to head up to Longmont: The city's first tiki bar has opened! (5280)
Today in Boulder:
- Around the World Storytime: At Holiday Park. (10:15 a.m.)
- Online Conversations: In English. (12:30 p.m.)
- Grand Opening: Dedalus Wine Shop and Market at 1825 Pearl Street. (2-6 p.m.)
- Boulder Bitcoin and Crypto Happy Hour: At Brickstones Kitchen. (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
- 10 things to do this week: Conference on World Affairs, CU International Festival, more. (CU Today)
From my notebook:
- Kids: Introduction to Bike Trains! If you're interested in the idea of a Bike Train (BT) but don't know enough about it yet, this Boulder County training session will provide children with a full introduction! If you like the idea of BTs and want to start your own in your school or community but want to learn more, register for this free virtual training from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, 4/13. (BOCO)
- Flood plain permit public comments sought. Boulder County is proposing to issue a General Floodplain Development Permit in unincorporated parts of the county. The intent of a General FDP is to allow certain limited uses and activities in the Floodplain Overlay (FO) District. Opportunity to provide comments, and more details can be found here: (BOCO)
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