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Monday, June 15, 2026

Denver city officials — and auditor’s office — cite improvements a year after setting up permitting office

In April 2025, Mayor Mike Johnston vowed that if the city took more than 180 days — or about six months — to process a construction application, it would refund the developer up to $10,000 in fees.

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Colorado’s fiercest congressional primary draws big spending as Democrats battle to take on Rep. Gabe Evans

Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel are vying for the Democratic nomination in the 8th Congressional District, which covers northern suburbs and agricultural land and oil fields stretching to Greeley

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Want to know who’s paying for legislative campaign flyers filling Denver mailboxes? Good luck.

Another Democratic primary in Colorado. Another wave of campaign mailers and attack ads that frequently, as far as the public can tell, emerged from a black hole.

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Jeffco Public Schools says 61 boys the Trump administration found on girls’ sports rosters were mascots, managers

In a letter to the community this week, Colorado’s second largest school district said no boys were competing on those teams — and offered an explanation.

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Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House’s South Lawn this weekend

Federal judge rules UFC event can proceed on White House South Lawn this weekend.

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US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says

Officials say U.S. and Iran are closing in on a deal to end war and curb nuclear programs.

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Colorado voter guide: Stories and explainers for the 2026 primary election

The Denver Post voter guide rounds up our explainers, stories and editorials for the 2026 primary election.