🌱 Preparing For The Next Wildfire + Ranked Choice For City Council?

Hey, neighbors. It's Friday in Boulder and I'm back in your inbox with the news you need to know about that's happening in and around town.

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Friday's weather: Partly sunny and hot. High: 94 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Boulder:

1. Wildfire Partners instructs homeowners on how to fire-proof their homes. One Boulder County resident has gone all in to make sure his home doesn't fall victim to the next wildfire. (Reporting Lab)
2. Ranked choice may be sent to Boulder voters, along with even year elections. Boulder voters may be asked to decide whether they want to institute even-year City Council elections, and whether or not city council members will get an extra year added to their term. (CO Daily)
3. Is the Fed aiming for a recession, and will it pop Denver's housing market? For better or worse, the Federal Reserve is trying to make an impact on the inflation rates, but will it force the economy into an unwanted recession? (KDVR)
4. More black bear visits expected along the Front Range. With several late spring winter storms last May, it could impact natural food sources for the state's 17,000 bears. Which means the possibility of more human-bear interactions into the fall. (CPW).
5. Art trip alert: If you need to get out of town, you need to see this! A new oculus from world-renowned artist James Turrell, opens on Saturday, June 18 at the base of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs – it's worth the trip. (CO Sun)

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Today in Boulder:

• Boulder Bookies: Boulder Public Library. (1 p.m.)
• Boulder Chamber Hiking Club: Boulder Chamber. (4:30 p.m.)
• Jenn Cleary's Happy Day: Album release show at Junkyard Social Club. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• VIDEO: Bear gets into bear-proof trashcan. (Patch)
• The Boulder County Sheriff's Office has enacted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. These are effective immediately for the unincorporated areas of western Boulder County. The fire restrictions are being implemented due to increasing fire danger and lack of moisture. (Boulder County Sheriff)
• Boulder Comedy Festival is back. The BCF is set for a funny second year, for year 2 with comedians from across the county. (CO Daily)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a brand new edition of the Boulder Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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