Sept. 2, 2026

Shannon Hale, Dream Big - Kids and teen book signing

4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19

Boulder Bookstore (1107 Pearl St.)

Free

Register + find details at boulderbookstore.com

Boulder-based Ball Aerospace linked to U.S. missile that killed 168 school children in Iran

nytimes.com/2026/03/09/world/middleeast/iran-school-strike-us-missile.html

• Investigation finds U.S. at fault; report not released

BVSD to vote on school closures

How to participate: bvsd.org/about/board-of-education

Comp plan calls for 35-40% more housing in Boulder

boulderreportinglab.org/2026/08/27/boulders-new-land-use-plan-could-make-room-for-up-to-40-more-housing

Boulder releases $552M budget for 2027

bouldercolorado.gov/news/city-manager-releases-balanced-budget-focus-critically-vital-services-and-community-input

Meta to pay $615M to Colorado for youth mental health

axios.com/2026/08/26/meta-lawsuit-settlement-states-facebook?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_boulder&stream=top

• CU South flood project to break ground; Xcel may hit emissions goals

Friday

BVSD: school closures, anti-bullying campaign and achievement gap

One More Thing

Excerpt from our upcoming Friday show with guest, Randy Barber, spokesperson for Boulder Valley School District. 

FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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Independent, local journalism for Boulder County

Our team

Journalist + producer: Shay Castle

Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry

Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman

*Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

Aug. 28, 2026

Best-selling author Mary Roach (Stiff, Bonk, Fuzz, Grunt, Spook, Gulp, Packing for Mars) explores the surreal science of after-market human parts with her new book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy.

Book reading + signing with Mary Roach, hosted by Boulder Bookstore

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9

First Congregational Church (1128 Pine St., Boulder)

$14; $25 (with signed paperback)

Get tickets

Summer is the ozone season in Colorado. Take simple steps to reduce your emissions and improve air quality for everyone. Learn more at simplestepsbetterair.org

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Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear

Independent, local journalism for Boulder County

Our team

Journalist + producer: Shay Castle

Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry

Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman

*Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

Aug. 26, 2026

Mary Roach book reading + signing

Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9

First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine St., Boulder

$14; $24 with signed paperback

Tickets and more information at boulderbookstore.com

SM Energy ditches Erie deal amid resident petition

erieco.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/3145

cbsnews.com/colorado/news/erie-mineral-rights-sm-energy-cancels-contract-colorado/

• What does ‘going around’ Erie actually look like for the Draco Pad? Yellow Scene

Summer homelessness down in Boulder

https://bouldercolorado.gov/news/city-releases-2026-july-point-time-count-results

Lyons moves ahead with wildfire mitigation rules for existing homes

9news.com/article/news/local/wildfire/lyons-could-become-first-colorado-town-to-require-wildfire-mitigation-at-existing-homes/73-731c0ef4-6519-4432-89b2-1c014307da06

Behind the scenes of Tres Voces

Three artists, one family, living and working in one Denver home. We sit down with Sylvia Montero, Tony Ortega and Cipriano Ortega to discuss the influences behind their art, from family members to contemporary musicians and pieces of art.

Go: Tres Voces, Un Corazón

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesdays through Sundays through Sept. 13

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA)

Pay what you can

Learn more

bmoca.org/2026/tres-voces-un-corazon-summer-exhibition

Friday

Mary Roach talks the surreal science of replacing body parts

One More Thing

Leave this for Kelly

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Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear

Independent, local journalism for Boulder County

Our team

Journalist + producer: Shay Castle

Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry

Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman

*Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

Aug. 21, 2026

Are you a band in need of a new singer/drummer/bassist, etc.? Or a solo musician looking for a new crew? Dog House Studios / Rock for the People has you covered with band speed dating.

Mix + mingle for 30 min, then sign up for a 20-min studio session

Thanks to Ratbrew and Liz Vasco for taking us inside this community event.

Next band speed dating event: Tuesday, Nov. 10

rockforthepeople.org/event-details/free-band-speed-dating-2

Live music, acoustic + amplified open mics, songwriter meetups, femme jam sessions and more from Dog House Studios - doghousemusic.com

Rock for The People - Learn more + support

rockforthepeople.org

FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

Next week

Belonging is a family affair at BMoCA exhibition Tres Voces: Un Corazon

Summer is the ozone season in Colorado. Take simple steps to reduce your emissions and improve air quality for everyone. Learn more at simplestepsbetterair.org

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Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear

Independent, local journalism for Boulder County

Our team

Journalist + producer: Shay Castle

Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry

Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman

*Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

Wednesday, Aug. 19

On Saturday, Aug. 29, come see Samuel Bercholz, author of Rude Awakenings: An Unconventional Guide to the Buddhist Path. The event begins at 6:30pm. 

Visit boulderbookstore.com to see a full list of upcoming events, purchase tickets to attend, and support the store’s Literacy Foundation, which donates books to schools and students in need.

Boulder delays decision on Flock replacement

boulderreportinglab.org/2026/08/13/boulder-delays-license-plate-reader-decision-as-scrutiny-of-flock-intensifies/

• Listen: Flocking to Dystopia: AI-fueled mass surveillance in Boulder County 

New laws inspired by deaths of 2 Boulderites go into effect

• Universities must notify police within 6 hours of a missing student after death of Megan Trussell: cbsnews.com/colorado/news/new-colorado-law-megan-trussell-colleges-act-6-hours-student-missing/

• Law enforcement must offer blood-alcohol test to drivers in collisions that result in death or injury after death of cyclist Magnus White: governorsoffice.colorado.gov/governor/news/governor-polis-signs-bill-law-increasing-public-safety

How Colorado-based Crocs dodged $218M in taxes
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/business/economy/crocs-malta-tax-haven.html?unlocked_article_code=1.4VA.UZy2.BtVrP_IVnz8b

No more fish pics: Dating do’s and don’ts with Boulder-based Meet Cute Matchmaking

Alessandra Guzman and Joanna “JoJo” Mandel of Meet Cute Matchmaking join us to talk about why dating sucks in Colorado and how to find true love in the Centennial State

We cover

• Sex on the first date
• Common first date mistakes
• Climbers who only date other climbers
• Why men shouldn’t be afraid of menopausal women

Sign up for free

meetcutematchmaking.com

Bonus content

Listen to the full interview with JoJo and Alessandra at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod.

Friday

Local musicians look for *their* ideal matches at band speed dating

FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

One More Thing

Alessandra Guzman of Meet Cute Matchmaking

Music By Kelly Garry

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Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear

Independent, local journalism for Boulder County

Our team

Journalist + producer: Shay Castle

Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry

Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman

*Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

Aug. 14, 2026

CU Boulder’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, also known as INSTAAR, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In honor of this milestone, the institute will host a science-y celebration for all ages at its Mountain Research Station, just north of Nederland off the Peak-to-Peak Highway. 

On Wednesday August 19, get a peek into its inner workings through guided hikes and tours, hands-on activities, dinner with a scientist and an evening seminar from ecologist Katharine Suding. 

Sign up now at tinyurl.com/MRSopen, or find more info at colorado.edu/instaar/events.

Good Grief: pain, pleasure and possibilities

Thursday, Aug. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Canyon Theater, Boulder Public Library

1000 Canyon Blvd.

Get tickets: eventbrite.com/e/good-grief-pain-pleasure-and-possibilities-tickets-1988365337249?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Next week

Why is it so hard to date in Colorado? Local matchmakers share their best tips for making it suck less

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Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear

Independent, local journalism for Boulder County

Our team

Journalist + producer: Shay Castle

Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry

Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman

*Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

Aug. 12, 2026

Visit Boulder’s community bookstore on the Pearl Street Mall. 

On Monday, Aug. 17, come see Eileen Flanagan, author of Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth Is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. 

Visit boulderbookstore.com for more details and to see the full list of upcoming events, purchase tickets to attend, and to support the store’s Literacy Foundation, which donates books to schools and students in need.

Petition to undo Erie fracking deal heads to ballots

https://archive.is/n6YKI

Appeals court: Citizens can sue Suncor over pollution

coloradosun.com/2026/08/03/environmentalists-can-sue-suncor-for-commerce-city-pollution/

• Attorney general to Supreme Court: Let state courts decide Boulder v. Suncor, Exxon. Colorado Newsline

Voters will weigh adding 2 BoCo Commissioners

Listen: boulderfrequency.com/2600535/episodes/18782509-first-show-of-2026-should-boco-add-2-commissioners-plus-fires-flags-and-news-you-missed-over-the-break

Tax on second homes heads to ballot

Listen: boulderfrequency.com/2600535/episodes/18943095-colorado-child-care-crisis-boulder-vacancy-tax-proposal-no-kings-rally-and-water-restrictions

Longmont airport bus starts Sept. 27

timescall.com/2026/07/28/longmont-dia-airport-bus-rtd/

• Service cuts coming as RTD board rejects fare hikes. The Denver Post

Friday

Pedro Silva on grief, joy and the myth of the good man

Next week

Why is it so hard to date in Colorado? Local matchmakers share their best tips for making it suck less

One More Thing

Local pastor Pedro Silva on what gives him hope

Music- "name the places" by Mobygratis

Hear more from Pedro at Good Grief: pain, pleasure and possibilities

Thursday, Aug. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Canyon Theater, Boulder Public Library

1000 Canyon Blvd.

Get tickets: eventbrite.com/e/good-grief-pain-pleasure-and-possibilities-tickets-1988365337249?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear

Independent, local journalism for Boulder County

Our team

Journalist + producer: Shay Castle

Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry

Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman

*Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

Aug. 7, 2026

CU Boulder’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, also known as INSTAAR, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In honor of this milestone, the institute will host a science-y celebration for all ages at its Mountain Research Station, just north of Nederland off the Peak-to-Peak Highway. 

On Wednesday August 19, get a peek into its inner workings through guided hikes and tours, hands-on activities, dinner with a scientist and an evening seminar from ecologist Katharine Suding. 

Sign up now at tinyurl.com/MRSopen, or find more info at colorado.edu/instaar/events.

Time Banking: Help your neighbors; get free stuff

What is your time worth? On Boulder’s TimeBank, it’s worth just as much as anyone else’s. 

What is TimeBanking?

• An exchange of goods, skills or services: Spend an hour editing or petsitting, get an hour to “spend” on whatever other members are offering
  
  
  

Visit timebankboulder.org to learn more and sign up

This interview with Boulder TimeBank president Heather Goldborough was originally recording in March 2026.

We’re re-releasing it in light of our story on Karmy, another Boulder County platform offering rewards (to local businesses) in exchange for good deeds. Start earning Karma points at karmy.net and listen to that episode at boulderfrequency.com

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Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear

Independent, local journalism for Boulder County

Our team

Journalist + producer: Shay Castle

Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry

Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman

*Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

Aug. 5, 2026

Take simple steps for better air, and go electric with your lawn care equipment. Through the end of 2026, take advantage of a 30% point of sale discount on all new electric leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and trimmers at participating retailers statewide. 

Learn more at simplestepsbetterair.org

Sundance announces locations, schedule

sundance.org/blogs/what-to-know-about-the-2027-sundance-film-festival/

• Festival HQ is at Hotel Boulderado, where workers are currently fighting to unionize amid what they say are increased workloads and degraded conditions. 
• GO: Bi-weekly worker’s picket, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 4:45 p.m.

Boulder rejects tipped wage changes

dailycamera.com/2026/07/30/boulder-city-council-opts-to-not-slow-growth-of-tipped-minimum-wage/

Fiber internet build stalls in Boulder after company pulls out

• bouldercolorado.gov/news/allo-communications-informs-city-it-will-pull-out-contract-build-out-fiber-network 
• boulderreportinglab.org/2026/07/30/allo-pulls-out-of-boulders-citywide-fiber-project-forcing-city-to-find-new-partner/

Colorado’s oldest county fair kicks off in BoCo

bouldercountyfair.org

Boost your karma points

A new platform, Karmy, is helping Boulder County residents earn points for their good deeds that can be traded in for gift cards, discounts and coupons at local businesses. That includes volunteering for local nonprofits.

We chat with founder Connor Moynihan and nonprofit Boulder Food Rescue to learn more about what it is, how it works and why it’s good for everyone

Learn more + start helping (or get help)

karmy.net

Friday

Boulder Time Bank and the power of alternative economies

Next week

Why is it so hard to date in Boulder County? With local matchmakers Meet Cute

One More Thing

4-7-8 breathing with Colin Baker of Briar and Balm counseling

Ocean beach ambience from Playa Conchal in Costa Rica where our Audio Producer Kelly is on vacation (but working, as usual) 

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FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear

Independent, local journalism for Boulder County

Our team

Journalist + producer: Shay Castle

Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry

Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman

*Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

July 31, 2026

CU Boulder’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, also known as INSTAAR, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In honor of this milestone, the institute will host a science-y celebration for all ages at its Mountain Research Station, just north of Nederland off the Peak-to-Peak Highway. 

On Wednesday August 19, get a peek into its inner workings through guided hikes and tours, hands-on activities, dinner with a scientist and an evening seminar from ecologist Katharine Suding. 

Sign up now at tinyurl.com/MRSopen, or find more info at colorado.edu/instaar/events.

Food insecurity keeps growing in Boulder County

1 in 8 Boulder County residents don’t have enough to eat or know where their next meal is coming from — including 1 in 10 kids

Thanks to Sean Kohler of Boulder Food Rescue for talking food insecurity, food injustice and what regular people can do to help

Boulder Food Rescue works to creat a more just and less wasteful food system by facilitating the rescuing and redistribution of excess food to community sliving with food insecurity. Additionally through their inhouse software program, national network and programmatic structures BFR works to address and change the root causes of food insecurity. Learn more here. 

Get involved

Volunteer: boulderfoodrescue.org/volunteer

Donate: boulderfoodrescue.org/donate

Bonus content

Listen to the full interview at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod.

Next week

Hear more from Sean and Boulder Food Rescue when we highlight a new app rewarding Boulderites for their good deeds

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Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear

Independent, local journalism for Boulder County

Our team

Journalist + producer: Shay Castle

Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry

Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman

*Find bonus content and support us on Patreon