Deputies Guilty Of Manslaughter + Racial Equity + Good News Recap

Good morning, Boulder! Let's get you all caught up to start this Sunday off on an informed note. You may have noticed our Sunday newsletter format has changed a little, we hope you like it! Every Sunday edition will now include a roundup of news over the past week.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories from the past week in Boulder:

1. Since it's Sunday, let's get you started off with a bunch of happy news — here's a roundup of good news stories in our area. (Boulder Patch)
2. Boulder deputies were found guilty of manslaughter in the detox van death of 23-year-old Demetrius Shankling. (FOX 31 Denver)
3. The power behind representation: A CU Boulder professor is advocating for racial equity. (9News.com KUSA)
4. An Afghan interpreter tells a chilling story of escape, and thanks a Broomfield couple for not giving up. (CBS Denver)
5. A Boulder family jumps to escape an apartment fire that was likely caused by a lithium-ion battery. (FOX 31 Denver)
6. A couple is suing the Loveland Police Department and the city after a police officer shot their young dog in 2019. The 14-month-old puppy later had to be euthanized, according to the suit. (Boulder Patch)
7. A climber died, and another was injured In Eldorado Canyon State Park (Boulder Patch)

Today in Boulder

• Mecha Fitness Presents: Strength Sundays in the Park. (9 a.m.)
• Latin Classical Acoustic Guitar LIVE at BOCO Cider! NO Cover. (4 p.m.)
• MahlerFest: Visit Mount Mahler – Drive and Hike. (7 a.m.)
• Great Boulder Duck Race Returns Aug. 29 at Scott Carpenter Pool (1 p.m.)

Boulder Patch Notebook

• University of Colorado Boulder: "Yesterday was so much fun having our Buffs back in Boulder. But is it really the first day of school if you don't take pictures? ⁠⁠ Thanks to the @CUBoulderLife team for capturing these smiles." (Instagram)
• Visit Colorado: "Horseback riding in the mountains of Vail sounds like an idyllic kind of day. Who would you like to share it with? : @goanniewhere" (Instagram)
• Colorado Ballet: "Ensuring the health and safety of our dancers, staff and patrons is our top priority." (Instagram)
• Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado: "The story of this guy has crushed our hearts. He’s an 18 month old labradoodle and his life story is why we really need to look at this whole “doodle craze” with a critical eye. Perhaps they are low shedding but they are still canines." (Facebook)
• City of Boulder Colorado Government: "Fall is just around the corner. Get ready for autumn color in Boulder. : Ann G. Duncan." (Facebook)

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— Amber Fisher

About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. As a Global TV reporter, I covered everything from tornadoes and wildfires to high-profile court cases and civil rights abuses.When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Boulder Daily? Email me at amber.fisher@patch.com.