Kyle Harris
@kyle-a-harris.bsky.social
I’m a reporter for Denverite and Colorado Public Radio. I write about affordability, growth, power and people in Denver. I’d love to hear your stories. Shoot me a note at kharris@denverite.com.
How are you feeling about tonight’s election? I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for the text message campaigning to stop.
Follow along with us on this Election Day!
Denver 2025 elections: Live blog, updates, results and more
Polls close at 7 p.m. today.
denverite.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
How are you feeling about tonight’s election? I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for the text message campaigning to stop.
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@denverite.bsky.social examines another false/misleading claim from Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. We've explored three on 9NEWS recently. All four claims deal with public safety as the Mayor positions himself as tougher on crime than progressives on City Council. denverite.com/2025/11/04/d...
No evidence for Denver mayor’s claim of ‘anti-migrant’ shooter at shelter
Mayor Mike Johnston made the claims about the 2023 attack in a City Cast Denver interview last week.
denverite.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
@denverite.bsky.social examines another false/misleading claim from Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. We've explored three on 9NEWS recently. All four claims deal with public safety as the Mayor positions himself as tougher on crime than progressives on City Council. denverite.com/2025/11/04/d...
Denver's mayor told @citycastdenver.bsky.social that a police captain was shot by an "anti-migrant activist" who intended "to shoot up" a migrant shelter. One problem: A police investigation found no evidence to support that claim.
No evidence for Denver mayor’s claim of ‘anti-migrant’ shooter at shelter
Mayor Mike Johnston made the claims about the 2023 attack in a City Cast Denver interview last week.
denverite.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Denver's mayor told @citycastdenver.bsky.social that a police captain was shot by an "anti-migrant activist" who intended "to shoot up" a migrant shelter. One problem: A police investigation found no evidence to support that claim.
When I asked 20 residents about this fight about how elections work for at-large city council candidates, nobody really cared. In fact, not one person I spoke with could name a single Denver City Council member. So does this measure matter? It turns out, a lot is at stake.
This high-stakes fight in Denver’s government has voters yawning
What’s the deal with at-large elections and measure 2G?
denverite.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
When I asked 20 residents about this fight about how elections work for at-large city council candidates, nobody really cared. In fact, not one person I spoke with could name a single Denver City Council member. So does this measure matter? It turns out, a lot is at stake.
Denver is losing sheriff deputies faster than it trains them. I reviewed resignation documents of more than 50 employees to understand what's going on and why so many deputies say the jail is increasingly unsafe for both inmates and employees. denverite.com/2025/10/20/d...
Denver jails are missing nearly a third of their staff. What went wrong?
The understaffing is putting deputies, civilian staff and inmates in danger, sheriff employees who have resigned say.
denverite.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Denver is losing sheriff deputies faster than it trains them. I reviewed resignation documents of more than 50 employees to understand what's going on and why so many deputies say the jail is increasingly unsafe for both inmates and employees. denverite.com/2025/10/20/d...
How are you all feeling about the role of AI, drones and robots in Denver? Do you feel safer? Do you have privacy and civil liberties concerns? What about labor issues? I've linked a few stories below for context.
October 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
How are you all feeling about the role of AI, drones and robots in Denver? Do you feel safer? Do you have privacy and civil liberties concerns? What about labor issues? I've linked a few stories below for context.
Denver does not prioritize families when deciding who receives rental assistance. The city's family homeless system is overloaded. Meet a single mom of three kids — one of more than 9,300 households who faced eviction court in the city in 2025 alone. denverite.com/2025/08/12/d...
August 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Denver does not prioritize families when deciding who receives rental assistance. The city's family homeless system is overloaded. Meet a single mom of three kids — one of more than 9,300 households who faced eviction court in the city in 2025 alone. denverite.com/2025/08/12/d...
I'm super excited that @juanitah23.bsky.social has joined the @denverite.bsky.social team! Give her a follow. Her first story about Saturday's No Kings Protest went live today. denverite.com/2025/06/11/n...
Here’s what to know about No Kings Day protest in Denver
The Saturday, June 14, protest falls on the same day as President Donald Trump’s birthday and a military parade.
denverite.com
June 12, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I'm super excited that @juanitah23.bsky.social has joined the @denverite.bsky.social team! Give her a follow. Her first story about Saturday's No Kings Protest went live today. denverite.com/2025/06/11/n...
For years, government employment was considered a stable path to retirement. Now, the city of Denver may make it easier to lay off longtime city workers. denverite.com/2025/06/04/d...
Denver may make it easier to lay off longtime workers
Facing a $250 million budget hole, Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration could do away with seniority protections.
denverite.com
June 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
For years, government employment was considered a stable path to retirement. Now, the city of Denver may make it easier to lay off longtime city workers. denverite.com/2025/06/04/d...
Denver is joining other cities in suing the Trump administration for the second time this month. Hundreds of millions in federal grants for transportation and infrastructure are on the line. denverite.com/2025/05/23/d...
Denver sues Trump administration to protect $300M in federal funding for transportation and infrastructure
The administration has threatened to strip funding from local governments that do not conform to Trump’s DEI and immigration policies.
denverite.com
May 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Denver is joining other cities in suing the Trump administration for the second time this month. Hundreds of millions in federal grants for transportation and infrastructure are on the line. denverite.com/2025/05/23/d...
Denver city workers are facing furloughs and layoffs. Programs and departments will see cuts, as the city has fallen into a $250 million budget hole. Looking at next year's budget, "everything is on the table," the mayor says. denverite.com/2025/05/22/d...
Denver’s $250M budget hole will force major cuts, furloughs, freezes and likely layoffs
The city’s budget will need to be slashed by more than 12 percent.
denverite.com
May 22, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Denver city workers are facing furloughs and layoffs. Programs and departments will see cuts, as the city has fallen into a $250 million budget hole. Looking at next year's budget, "everything is on the table," the mayor says. denverite.com/2025/05/22/d...
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“There are people who are here with citizenship who have told me they are afraid of being deported by ICE”
@kyle-a-harris.bsky.social of @denverite.bsky.social on the latest #onethingtrumpdid podcast about deportations in Denver.
@cprnews.bsky.social
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@kyle-a-harris.bsky.social of @denverite.bsky.social on the latest #onethingtrumpdid podcast about deportations in Denver.
@cprnews.bsky.social
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
OTTD: Deportations in Denver
Podcast Episode · The Middle with Jeremy Hobson · 03/24/2025 · 38m
podcasts.apple.com
March 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
“There are people who are here with citizenship who have told me they are afraid of being deported by ICE”
@kyle-a-harris.bsky.social of @denverite.bsky.social on the latest #onethingtrumpdid podcast about deportations in Denver.
@cprnews.bsky.social
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
@kyle-a-harris.bsky.social of @denverite.bsky.social on the latest #onethingtrumpdid podcast about deportations in Denver.
@cprnews.bsky.social
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
I’m running lines with my kid for their production of Julius Caesar, and I keep saying Publius like Pube-lius, and it’s reminding me of this lesson from my worst copyediting nightmare: In “public,” the “L” is super important.
March 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I’m running lines with my kid for their production of Julius Caesar, and I keep saying Publius like Pube-lius, and it’s reminding me of this lesson from my worst copyediting nightmare: In “public,” the “L” is super important.
As the federal government looks at stripping funding from Denver over the city's immigration policies, Mayor Mike Johnston is being summoned to Washington to be grilled by congress members. It will likely be wild. denverite.com/2025/03/01/d...
Denver's mayor is about to face Rep. Boebert and Republicans in DC. The city has a lot to lose
Congressional Republicans' investigation into “sanctuary” cities could have serious implications for Denver’s finances and its future.
denverite.com
March 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
As the federal government looks at stripping funding from Denver over the city's immigration policies, Mayor Mike Johnston is being summoned to Washington to be grilled by congress members. It will likely be wild. denverite.com/2025/03/01/d...
Hey Denver renters! How is paying rent going? I'm looking to talk to people who have seen changes in rent prices and want to hear how it impacts you. Consider this a super broad net, so if you have a related but different story, I want to hear that, too. Email me at kharris@denverite.com.
February 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Hey Denver renters! How is paying rent going? I'm looking to talk to people who have seen changes in rent prices and want to hear how it impacts you. Consider this a super broad net, so if you have a related but different story, I want to hear that, too. Email me at kharris@denverite.com.
It all started at a holiday party where a man was grilled about Christmas. Now a fired atheist is suing the city of Denver over religious discrimination and retaliation. The city denies his claims. denverite.com/2025/02/26/d...
Atheist's lawsuit says Denver fired him for complaining about unwelcome Christmas questions
Austin Ray says it started with a humiliating conversation at a city holiday party.
denverite.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It all started at a holiday party where a man was grilled about Christmas. Now a fired atheist is suing the city of Denver over religious discrimination and retaliation. The city denies his claims. denverite.com/2025/02/26/d...
Denver City Council deleted its X account, citing concerns about Elon Musk's conflicts of interest in the Trump administration and bias on the site. The Denver Police Department and Mayor Mike Johnston are still here. denverite.com/2025/02/21/w...
Why Denver City Council just deleted its account on X
City leaders cited violent rhetoric, misinformation and Elon Musk’s “conflicts of interest.”
denverite.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Denver City Council deleted its X account, citing concerns about Elon Musk's conflicts of interest in the Trump administration and bias on the site. The Denver Police Department and Mayor Mike Johnston are still here. denverite.com/2025/02/21/w...
CPR News has been working on this podcast for months. The team behind it is incredible, and I’m super excited for the launch.
Colorado Today Podcast | A Brief, Daily News Podcast from Colorado Public Radio
A daily podcast with the statewide news you need, in under 15 minutes.
www.cpr.org
February 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
CPR News has been working on this podcast for months. The team behind it is incredible, and I’m super excited for the launch.
I wonder how many in government have read this Constitution. Could they pass a test on it? And could they formulate an argument about how their actions relate to this document? Do they think it’s a good guide for a country? www.senate.gov/civics/resou...
www.senate.gov
February 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I wonder how many in government have read this Constitution. Could they pass a test on it? And could they formulate an argument about how their actions relate to this document? Do they think it’s a good guide for a country? www.senate.gov/civics/resou...
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20 years ago, Colorado was revoking driver's licenses and pushing police to work with immigration agents.
So, how did the state and its capital become some of the most protective places for immigrants? @kyle-a-harris.bsky.social talked to the people who lived it.
Great story, I think. HBU?
So, how did the state and its capital become some of the most protective places for immigrants? @kyle-a-harris.bsky.social talked to the people who lived it.
Great story, I think. HBU?
Denver led Colorado in a 30-year journey to protect immigrants. Here's how it happened
Colorado was cracking down on undocumented immigrants just 20 years ago. Now, its new values are being put to the test.
denverite.com
January 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
20 years ago, Colorado was revoking driver's licenses and pushing police to work with immigration agents.
So, how did the state and its capital become some of the most protective places for immigrants? @kyle-a-harris.bsky.social talked to the people who lived it.
Great story, I think. HBU?
So, how did the state and its capital become some of the most protective places for immigrants? @kyle-a-harris.bsky.social talked to the people who lived it.
Great story, I think. HBU?
Denver's welcoming attitude toward immigrants is being tested under President Donald Trump. Here's the 30-year history that brought the city to this moment. denverite.com/2025/01/31/d...
Denver led Colorado in a 30-year journey to welcome immigrants. What happens next?
Will Denver cooperate with the Trump administration’s mass deportations or protect immigrants from deportation?
denverite.com
January 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Denver's welcoming attitude toward immigrants is being tested under President Donald Trump. Here's the 30-year history that brought the city to this moment. denverite.com/2025/01/31/d...
The 155-acre Park Hill Golf Course will become Denver's fourth largest park — a legacy-defining project for Mayor Mike Johnston, who supported the private development of the land before he took office. denverite.com/2025/01/15/d...
After years of Denver drama, Park Hill Golf Course to become a public park this summer
Advocates and voters kept housing and other development off the 155-acre site. Now, Westside Investments will trade it for other land.
denverite.com
January 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The 155-acre Park Hill Golf Course will become Denver's fourth largest park — a legacy-defining project for Mayor Mike Johnston, who supported the private development of the land before he took office. denverite.com/2025/01/15/d...
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Mayor Johnston has vetoed the needle exchange expansion bill, calling it the "wrong solution at the wrong time".
Late night breaking news from me for Denverite.
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Late night breaking news from me for Denverite.
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Mayor Mike Johnston vetoes bill to make needle exchange sites easier to open
The mayor said the ordinance was the "wrong solution at the wrong time" just a day after Denver City Council voted to pass it.
denverite.com
January 15, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Mayor Johnston has vetoed the needle exchange expansion bill, calling it the "wrong solution at the wrong time".
Late night breaking news from me for Denverite.
denverite.com/2025/01/14/m...
Late night breaking news from me for Denverite.
denverite.com/2025/01/14/m...
Multiple unhoused people with disabilities say they were discriminated against at homeless shelters run by the Denver Rescue Mission, Catholic Charities and the St. Francis Center. Now, the city may be sued for funding those groups.
Denver funds homeless shelters accused of discrimination
Advocates plan to sue the city for funding shelters that allegedly lack accessibility and discriminate against disabled people.
denverite.com
December 27, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Multiple unhoused people with disabilities say they were discriminated against at homeless shelters run by the Denver Rescue Mission, Catholic Charities and the St. Francis Center. Now, the city may be sued for funding those groups.
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Nice writeup from @kyle-a-harris.bsky.social . I'd add that a main reason city officials are considering just removing parking requirements entirely is that the state law requires nearly that anyway, and removing the requirement entirely would be cheaper to administer.
denverite.com/2024/12/09/d...
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Denver wants to get rid of minimum parking requirements for all new development
Colorado wants cities to reduce their use of parking minimums. Denver could go even further.
denverite.com
December 11, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Nice writeup from @kyle-a-harris.bsky.social . I'd add that a main reason city officials are considering just removing parking requirements entirely is that the state law requires nearly that anyway, and removing the requirement entirely would be cheaper to administer.
denverite.com/2024/12/09/d...
denverite.com/2024/12/09/d...