🌱 Starbucks Strike + Washington's FAA Role Put On Hold + Sun Valley

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. In this issue, we'll touch on:

• East High School student shoots two school administrators and is still at-large.
• Denver area Starbucks employees take part in a nationwide strike against the coffee company.

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Vote on Washington's confirmation to lead the FAA put on hold. Phil Washington, the current head of DIA, previously managed transit agencies in Denver and Los Angeles and he was also in charge of the Transportation Department's transition team for the incoming Biden administration. However, Republicans have criticized his lack of experience in aviation safety, despite his recent appointment at the Denver airport in mid-2021. (7News)
2. During a weapons check, a high school student in Denver shot two administrators. Police reported that the student, who had not been located by mid-day on Wednesday, was being searched as part of a safety protocol when the shooting occurred. (Patch)
3. As contract negotiations continue, Starbucks employees in Colorado have joined a nationwide strike. On Wednesday, at least three Starbucks branches in Colorado closed down as employees went on strike to protest the company's halted contract negotiations. The walkout impacted two stores in the suburbs of Westminster and Superior, one in Colorado Springs, and a store in Denver's Cherry Creek neighborhood. The strikes are part of a nationwide effort involving thousands of Starbucks workers. (CPR)
4. Big changes are in store for Sun Valley, but residents want to preserve its history. The Sun Valley neighborhood is undergoing rapid changes, but a project by History Colorado aims to preserve its memory. The project presents an opportunity for those who have lived in the neighborhood to share its history. (Denverite)
5. Legislation announced that takes aim to address Colorado's affordable housing crisis. Gov. Jared Polis introduced comprehensive legislation to tackle Colorado's affordable housing crisis. The bill has garnered support from various sectors including business, labor, environmentalists, and developers. (CBS4)

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Today in Denver:

• Hard Times Writing Workshop: Belmar Library (3 p.m.)
• Art Attack: All the art to see this week at Denver area galleries. (Westword)

From my notebook:

• The mother of a deceased DPD officer is in need of assistance in her battle against cancer. (FOX31)
• Jurassic World Live Tour: Is coming to the Ball Arena in September. (9News)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! — Brad K. Evans

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