Boulder Channel 1 and Jann Scott Aid Reporters Without Borders
Boulder Channel 1, led by Jann Scott, supports Reporters Without Borders in 2025, advocating for press freedom. Scott’s platform amplifies RSF’s mission to protect journalists, highlighting local issues like Palestine, potentially saving lives through fearless reporting.

Boulder Channel 1 News: Pioneering Online Journalism Since 2003
BOULDER, Colo. – In 2003, veteran Boulder journalist and TV talk show host Jann Scott launched Boulder Channel 1 News, marking the city’s first exclusive online newspaper and TV channel. Frustrated with traditional media’s limitations, Scott envisioned a digital platform blending video reports, articles, and community-focused content, accessible anytime via the web. Starting from a modest setup, it quickly gained traction for its hyper-local coverage of events, politics, and culture.
Self-funded through local and national advertising, the for-profit outlet has maintained independence without relying on subscriptions. It has secured grants from the Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Boulder Community Foundation to support operations. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, federal aid helped sustain its team amid economic turmoil.
Compared to the Daily Camera, Boulder’s longstanding print newspaper (founded 1891, now owned by Alden Global Capital), Boulder Channel 1 offers a nimble, video-centric alternative, emphasizing real-time online delivery over print editions. Meanwhile, the nonprofit Boulder Reporting Lab (launched 2022) focuses on investigative journalism with donor funding, contrasting Channel 1’s ad-driven, profit-oriented model. Both challengers highlight evolving local media landscapes, but Channel 1’s early digital pivot sets it apart as a trailblazer.

Labor Day History in Boulder
In 1887, Colorado became the second state to recognize Labor Day, honoring workers’ contributions. Boulder’s celebrations, rooted in the labor movement’s fight for rights, began with heartfelt gatherings. Today, the city hosts backyard Barbeques, reflecting its rich history of community and worker solidarity.

Bob Yates on Gun Safety
Bob Yates, a former Boulder city council member and gun owner, advocates for locking firearms to prevent accidental shootings, suicides, and domestic violence deaths. In Colorado, where 45% of homes have guns, secure storage can save lives, especially children. Free gun safes and locks will be distributed on October 18.