🌱 Furry Friend Found + King Soopers Strike + Omicron Transmission

Boulder CO

12 January, 2022

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. Wednesday's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 52 Low: 40. Rent this space: Are you a local business owner or marketer in Boulder? We'd love to start connecting local businesses with our amazing readers. Learn more about how it works. Here are the top five stories in Boulder today: How one Boulder County family found their dog after the Marshall fire. The story of how a family was reunited with their furry friend. Jedi was standing just outside the car, his whole body shivering and his eyes clogged with soot. They opened the door and he lept inside. (CPR) What you can do to reduce COVID-19 transmission. Because of the omicron variant's high transmission rate, increased chances of breakthrough infections and a shorter interval between becoming infected and being able to transmit is something we should all be thinking about. Here's a list of ways reduce transmission in our community. (CU Today) The aftermath of a fire. Where to begin to clean up the mess? Superior's town government began discussing what the cleanup of the debris left after the fire and what that looks like, and how to prioritize which areas get cleaned up first. (7News)King Soopers employee union rejects "last, best offer." On Tuesday, King Soopers' union workers rejected what the grocery chain calls their "last, best and final offer." That rejection sets the stage for thousands of unionized grocery workers to go on strike Wednesday morning at 77 metro-area stores. (CO Sun)Colorado home prices continue to grow at record pace. Supply and demand continue to drive the real estate market, affecting everything from building and lot values to availability for buyers and sellers. Here's the list of the fastest growing prices in Colorado. (FOX31) From our sponsor: Today's Boulder Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Boulder: Avita Yoga: At Yoga Loft Boulder. (noon-1 p.m.)Boulder Community Knitting: Boulder Public Library. (5 p.m.)HAO Colloquium - The Fascinating Solar Active Region 12673: NCAR Mesa Lab. (2-3 p.m.) From my notebook: Home heating and gas prices could go through the rough: This winter, residential natural gas bills could rise as much as 37% over last year. The City of Boulder has compiled a few easy steps you can take to reduce your gas use this winter. (Boulder)Boulder Mountainbike Alliance trail report: Hall Ranch Trails are in fair condition. Bitterbrush & Nighthawk are starting to get muddy, Nelson Loop is still mostly snow packed, and Antelope has more ice than mud. Get out early while trails are still frozen. (Facebook)New job listings: Find your dream job in Boulder. (Patch) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Blue Eyed Kelly back LIVE at BOCO Cider! (Jan. 14) Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (Jan. 18) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (Jan. 22) Add your event Loving the Boulder Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business showcased in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update. — Brad K. Evans