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Steven   Middendorp

Steven Middendorp

Steven Middendorp is a freelance journalist and contributor to The HighWire and The Montrose Mirror. He has written investigative reports and interviewed government whistleblowers connected to East Palestine, the unaccompanied minor program, and the farm credit scandal. Steven is a writing and guitar teacher who enjoys snowboarding and hiking on his days off.

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Recent Work by Steven

Jake Marsing, Educator And Community Activist, Announces Run For Longmont City Council

Jake Marsing, Educator And Community Activist, Announces Run For Longmont City Council

Marsing announced his campaign on Thursday morning.
Longmont Weighs Sex Offender Residency Rules as Five Offenders Live Near Elementary School

Longmont Weighs Sex Offender Residency Rules as Five Offenders Live Near Elementary School

The Longmont City Council is considering restrictions on where registered sex offenders can live after residents raised concerns about five offenders residing near Alpine Elementary School and a local park.
Boulder Protesters Rally Against NOAA Layoffs, Warn of Weather Forecasting Risks

Boulder Protesters Rally Against NOAA Layoffs, Warn of Weather Forecasting Risks

1,000 protesters gathered to oppose recent NOAA layoffs, which scientists warn could impact severe weather forecasting and disaster preparedness.
Colorado Doctors Allegedly Accepted Illegal Kickbacks in Migraine Drug Scheme

Colorado Doctors Allegedly Accepted Illegal Kickbacks in Migraine Drug Scheme

Four Colorado physicians are named in a lawsuit settlement involving pharmaceutical company Biohaven, which allegedly paid illegal kickbacks disguised as speaking fees to promote its migraine medication.
Longmont City Council Expected to Approve QuikTrip Gas Station Tuesday Despite Planning Commission Denial

Longmont City Council Expected to Approve QuikTrip Gas Station Tuesday Despite Planning Commission Denial

Longmont City Council voted 4-2 on February 25 to overturn a planning commission denial and approve a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store at 733 Ken Pratt Boulevard, with modifications to meet zoning requirements.
Boulder Councilmember Taishya Adams Investigated For Blocking Resident on Instagram

Boulder Councilmember Taishya Adams Investigated For Blocking Resident on Instagram

Adams allegedly blocked a resident from her Instagram account and also discriminated against a Jewish citizen.
National Weather Service Boulder is Improving ASOS Systems in Leadville As the Agency Faces Mass Layoffs

National Weather Service Boulder is Improving ASOS Systems in Leadville As the Agency Faces Mass Layoffs

Improvements made on the Automated Surface Observing Systems will help to support forecast activities, aviation operations, and meteorological research for NWS Boulder.
State Legislation Protecting Minors From Social Media Passes Senate; AG Weiser Supports the Bill

State Legislation Protecting Minors From Social Media Passes Senate; AG Weiser Supports the Bill

A new state legislation that aims to enhance protections for minors using social media, SB25-086, passed the Colorado Senate on Tuesday.
Colorado’s New Rules to Cut Methane Emissions: Phasing Out High-Bleed Pneumatic Controllers in Weld County

Colorado’s New Rules to Cut Methane Emissions: Phasing Out High-Bleed Pneumatic Controllers in Weld County

The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has introduced new regulations to significantly reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations in Weld County by phasing out high-bleed pneumatic controllers in favor of zero-emission alternatives by 2027.
Bluebird Housing Facility for Homeless Adults Receives Regular Police Visits for Drug Abuse

Bluebird Housing Facility for Homeless Adults Receives Regular Police Visits for Drug Abuse

The facility, which opened just over one year ago, has been involved in more than 350 calls to Boulder police since January 2024.
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