Westword
Denver, CO · English · Digital
Westword is a news outlet based in Denver, Colorado, covering local news, culture, and events with a focus on the Denver area and statewide issues. It reports on topics such as politics, community events, and social issues.
- 11/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Society
- Tracked since 2026
- 4 Denver, CO peers
Latest stories
- City Park bandstand set for rebuild after fire in MarchA nearly 100-year-old bandstand in City Park was destroyed by a fire in March, and the city plans to rebuild it with a new design, aiming for the 2027 City Park Jazz season. The fire's cause remains inconclusive, and the project will require $250,000 in funding.
- We asked, they answered: Six Colorado brewers tell us what beer is trending nowColorado brewers highlight trends in 2026 craft beer, including hop-saturated ales, West Coast IPAs, clear beers, and lagers, with a focus on drinkability and affordability.
- Home Away Coffee collaboration is a sweet deal for Westword membersHome Away Coffee and Westword have launched a limited-time collaboration drink, a brown sugar cinnamon cold brew with vanilla cold foam, available only to Westword members.
- Cannabis calendar: Mile High Walk Club with NFL PlayersThe article lists various cannabis-related events in Denver, including sports viewings, live music, walking clubs, golf leagues, and tours.
- Medical marijuana has been rescheduled. Does that mean I can fly out of Denver with it?The U.S. rescheduled medical marijuana to Schedule III, allowing cross-state travel with a medical card, but Denver International Airport still bans possession and consumption, requiring travelers to follow local rules and avoid public use.
- Twenty bucks for a sandwich? Why are food trucks so expensive?Food trucks have become more expensive due to higher operating costs, event fees, and the use of high-quality ingredients, leading to increased prices that sometimes rival restaurant meals.
- How Denver’s Trackyon Music is rewriting the rules for independent artistsDenver hip-hop artists Hanzo The Phantom and Don MegaTron co-founded Trackyon Music, an independent label focusing on self-funded releases, direct-to-consumer strategies, and collaborative efforts to empower independent artists.
- Seven LGBTQ+ groups and businesses creating community around DenverSeven LGBTQ+ groups and businesses in Denver are fostering community through various events and spaces despite recent closures of some queer establishments.
- Robots at Red Rocks? A look behind the venue’s sound mitigationA local production company has installed advanced robotic speakers at Red Rocks to improve sound quality by reducing noise and reflections.
- Help Wanted: Colorado record-sealing organization needs willing attorneysA Colorado nonprofit, Expunge Colorado, is seeking more attorneys to help individuals seal their criminal records, as many face barriers due to cost, complexity, and bureaucratic delays.
- Free things to do in Denver (and beyond) this week, June 8-14The article lists free events and activities in Denver and surrounding areas from June 8-14, including movie screenings, park openings, and cultural events.
- Take one last ride in the Delorean tonightThe Delorean, an 80s-themed speakeasy, will close on June 7 after nearly two years of operation. The owners decided to shut down after discussions with landlords who want to expand their retail space. The closure follows challenges including economic factors and reduced drinking habits.
- Indiewood Street Festival brought the heat (and no shade): ReviewThe Indiewood Street Festival in Englewood returned for its second year, featuring local and out-of-town indie bands despite high temperatures. Attendees enjoyed music under the heat, with some finding shade and using free sunscreen.
- “Same mediocre store with new parking lot”A new King Soopers store opened in Denver, replacing an old location. While the new store has a larger size and more amenities, some customers criticized it as a 'mediocre store with a new parking lot' and expressed concerns about self-checkout and lack of new food items.
- “I think homelessness is down…farther down the street”Denver officials report a decline in homelessness, but some residents and readers suggest that homeless individuals are relocating to surrounding areas instead of being adequately addressed.