https://www.thesummittribune.com/business-spotlights/local-businesses-face-extinction-silent-crisis The Summit Tribune en 2026-06-04T21:32:48.551Z Local businesses face extinction from online retail and corporate giants. local businesses, small retailers, online retail, corporate giants, economic crisis /api/media/articles/thesummittribune/thesummittribune-local-businesses-face-extinction-silent-crisis-1780608741019/hero.png A small, independent shop with a 'Closing Down Sale' sign, overshadowed by the imposing presence of online retail and corporate giants in the background. https://www.thesummittribune.com/best-in-city/colorado-health-insurance-subsidies-bill-signed The Summit Tribune en 2026-06-04T08:32:28.081Z Colorado Governor Signs Bill Extending Health Insurance Subsidies Colorado health insurance subsidies, Governor Jared Polis, healthcare affordability, OmniSalud program, low-income immigrants healthcare /api/media/articles/thesummittribune/thesummittribune-colorado-health-insurance-subsidies-bill-signed-1780561913193/hero.png Colorado State Capitol building with diverse citizens looking on, symbolizing hope and improved healthcare access after the signing of a new bill. https://www.thesummittribune.com/best-in-city/blue-river-short-term-rental-moratorium The Summit Tribune en 2026-06-04T08:31:19.458Z Blue River halts new short-term rental licenses amid compliance crisis Blue River short-term rentals, STR licenses, moratorium, compliance crisis, Colorado tourism /api/media/articles/thesummittribune/thesummittribune-blue-river-short-term-rental-moratorium-1780561844409/hero.png Empty storefronts and 'For Rent' signs on a street in Blue River, Colorado, symbolizing the impact of the short-term rental crisis. https://www.thesummittribune.com/best-in-city/fritangas-frisco-main-street-opening-complaints The Summit Tribune en 2026-06-04T08:31:14.970Z Fritangas restaurant opens its doors on Frisco Main Street Fritangas, Frisco restaurant, Main Street Frisco, Mexico City food, torta cubana /api/media/articles/thesummittribune/thesummittribune-fritangas-frisco-main-street-opening-complaints-1780561843644/hero.png Close-up of an authentic torta cubana at Fritangas restaurant on Frisco Main Street, with a lively dining atmosphere in the background. https://www.thesummittribune.com/best-in-city/colorado-drought-emergency-widespread-impacts The Summit Tribune en 2026-06-04T08:31:11.174Z Colorado drought emergency sought amid widespread impacts Colorado drought, drought emergency, water scarcity, Nee Noshe Reservoir, Colorado Parks and Wildlife /api/media/articles/thesummittribune/thesummittribune-colorado-drought-emergency-widespread-impacts-1780561840451/hero.png Cracked, dry earth under a hazy sky with a nearly empty reservoir, symbolizing Colorado's severe drought and its impact on water resources and wildlife. https://www.thesummittribune.com/best-in-city/western-colorado-democrats-local-issues-hurd-challenge The Summit Tribune en 2026-06-04T08:28:51.647Z Western Colorado Democrats prioritize local issues Western Colorado, Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, Jeff Hurd, Republican incumbent, Democratic challengers /api/media/articles/thesummittribune/thesummittribune-western-colorado-democrats-local-issues-hurd-challenge-1780561707234/hero.png Western Colorado political landscape with paths representing local issues versus national political influence, symbolizing the challenges faced by incumbent Jeff Hurd. https://www.thesummittribune.com/neighborhoods/adu-trends-summit-county-housing-divide The Summit Tribune en 2026-06-03T18:32:03.752Z ADU Trends in Summit County Reveal Stark Divide in Affordable Housing ADU, Summit County, affordable housing, housing crisis, housing policy /api/media/articles/thesummittribune/thesummittribune-adu-trends-summit-county-housing-divide-1780511485855/hero.png A visual representation of the affordable housing divide in Summit County, showing a new ADU contrasted with the struggle for housing affordability. https://www.thesummittribune.com/events/summit-county-summer-festivals-events-2026 The Summit Tribune en 2026-06-03T07:56:54.877Z Top 9 Summer Festivals and Events in Summit County for 2026 Summit County events 2026, summer festivals Summit County, Colorado summer events, things to do Summit County, Summit County Arts Festival /api/media/articles/thesummittribune/thesummittribune-summit-county-summer-festivals-events-2026-1780473386057/hero.png Vibrant outdoor summer festival in Summit County, Colorado, with live music, artisan crafts, families, and mountain scenery.