A bike was placed to commemorate the death of cyclist Salih Koç at the intersection of 38th Ave. and Tejon St. Photo by Cassis Tingley.

Hello, Bucket Listers! We’ve been saying for years that Bucket List Community News is different, and now we’re asking you to help keep it alive. Publisher Vicky Collins wrote about how we do journalism differently this week: no paywalls or sensationalism—just solution-oriented stories by early-career reporters who help neighbors feel informed, inspired and seen. Our model wins awards and earns national attention, but it doesn’t fit traditional funding boxes, so sustainability depends on you.

From Aug. 17 to 31, we’re aiming to raise $5,000+ to support our student reporters and our paid apprentices who cover the state’s most important local issues. Please read Vicky’s piece, consider contributing and then dive into this week’s stories.

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Toni Tresca is the editor of Bucket List Community Cafe, a regular contributor to Denver Westword and Estes Valley Voice, and the host of the OnStage Colorado Podcast.