Boulder Valley Frequency – Episode 2

Date: Wednesday, October 1

Good morning, Boulder County! I’m your host, Shay Castle, and this week on The Frequency we’re digging into one of the most requested topics from our audience: homelessness in Boulder County. Policy advisors and local leaders break down what’s driving the crisis, how programs like Coordinated Entry work, and why funding challenges could impact future progress.

📰 In This Episode

• Marshall Fire settlement: Xcel Energy will pay $640 million tied to the 2021 fire that destroyed more than 1,000 homes.
• Guaranteed income evaluation: Results are in for Boulder’s Elevate Boulder program — participants report better health, lower stress, and improved stability. Stories begin Oct. 22.
• Banned Books Week (Oct. 5–11): Celebrate the freedom to read with events at libraries in Boulder, Longmont, and CU.
• Longmont Restaurant Week (Oct. 3–12): 34 eateries offering deals and special menus.
• Deep Dive: What will it really take to end unsheltered homelessness in Boulder County? Guests Megan Newton (City of Boulder policy advisor) and Heidi Grove (Boulder County Homeless Systems & Coordinated Response) share data, strategies, and the challenges ahead.

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Next week: Frequency co-founder Jeff Rozic interviews a mystery guest. Stay tuned!

Editor: Shay Castle

Audio Producer/Music: Kelly Garry

Publisher: Jeff Rozic

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More information about the Xcel Energy Marshall Fire settlement:

https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/xcel-marshall-fire-settlement-640-million/

https://stories.xcelenergy.com/stories/Update--Boulder-County-Sheriff-s-Office-completes-Marshall-Fire-investigation

More info about Elevate Boulder

https://bouldercolorado.gov/news/city-boulder-releases-evaluation-report-guaranteed-income-pilot-project

Homelessness sources:

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-20-433

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26051726-20250812-city-council/

https://www.zillow.com/home-values/1549/boulder-county-co/

Banned Book Week

https://libraries.colorado.edu/2025/09/22/4-ways-join-banned-books-week

http://longmontcolorado.gov/news/celebrate-banned-books-week-oct-5-11/

https://calendar.boulderlibrary.org/event/15089803

One More Thing

Rep. Claude Pepper (D, Fla.) speaks in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 24, 1984.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rep._Claude_Pepper_on_Homelessness_in_America.ogg