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Inflation rising on high prices of food like meat and eggs
Prices around Denver are ticking up in other areas, too, including for medical care, recreation and apparel.
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Colorado signs off on $1 million to turn iconic hotel into Stanley Film Center
The inspiration for “The Shining” in Estes Park will be owned by a state agency, which will be selling bonds for the years-long project.
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Here’s what you need to know about the King Soopers strike that starts this week
The strike will affect 77 stores in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties, as well as in Boulder and Louisville.
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Lost jobs and rescinded offers have Colorado federal workers feeling anxious and helpless
More than 40,000 people are in a state of limbo under Trump’s orders, from scientists and forest rangers to accountants and lawyers.
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Colorado King Soopers workers to begin strike on Thursday
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 7 calls it an Unfair Labor Practice strike and listed the charges on Monday.
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King Soopers workers in Denver and Boulder authorize strike after contract negotiations stall
Workers in Colorado Springs and Pueblo will hold their own strike votes on Friday and Saturday.
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Colorado’s economic outlook could show ‘some weakening’
Unemployment rate hits 4.4 percent, but there are still questions about the accuracy of the data
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Denver-area King Soopers workers to vote on strike next week
The workers rejected a “last, best and final” proposal from the company last week.
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King Soopers, union workers contract expires with no deal in place
The company said Thursday night that it has made its “last, best and final offer” to the workers. It’s unclear if the workers are considering a strike.
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Visits to Vail’s ski resorts are down this winter
But revenue from lift tickets, season passes and dining is up as the ski giant looks to convince investors its business plan will work.
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Meet the Colorado model rocket company stockpiling parts to get ahead of potential Trump tariffs
Estes Rockets is the country’s biggest manufacturer of model rockets for hobbyists, and it’s stockpiling parts from China.
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Colorado’s already high cost of homeowners insurance not likely to rise because of California fires – for now
Lawmakers will debut two major bills to rein in home insurance. The state will also begin selling insurance plans to homeowners who are no longer offered insurance in the private market.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cutting Colorado off from monthly job reports because of continued data problems
The federal agency says it will resume the state’s reports when Colorado’s numbers are more accurate. There is no timeline for that.
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Jeffco Chief of Schools fired, criminal investigation underway
David Weiss’ employment was terminated effective Dec. 19, a Jefferson County media representative said in an emailed statement.
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Denver office building property values take a $2 billion hit as remote work endures
Back-to-work mandates fizzle out and that could ultimately bite into the city budget as taxes tumble.
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Colorado’s inflation rate is flat, remains lower than in the rest of the U.S
The price of gas is down in the state as people drive less, but eating out remains expensive.