Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public Radio, Author at The Colorado Sun

Exterior view of a Colorado correctional facility with a watchtower, barbed wire fence, and signage. A rocky hillside looms in the background.

Crime and Courts

State budget writers reject request to fund more prison beds in Colorado

by Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public Radio 6:06 PM MST on Jan 21, 20266:26 PM MST on Jan 21, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Politics and Government

Colorado lawmakers have a big budget and policy agenda. First they’ll have to navigate interpersonal issues.

by Jesse Paul, Taylor Dolven and Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public Radio 4:00 AM MST on Jan 12, 20264:06 PM MST on Jan 12, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Politics and Government

For this prominent Colorado Democrat, it’s family first — even amid big political disagreements

by Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public Radio 3:15 AM MST on Jan 1, 20268:57 AM MST on Jan 2, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Politics and Government

Colorado laws taking effect in 2026 will impact everything from bison to renters

by Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public Radio 3:00 AM MST on Dec 31, 20253:42 PM MST on Dec 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

First lodgepoles, now ponderosas: Colorado is fighting pine beetles on multiple fronts

by Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public Radio 3:15 AM MST on Dec 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Crime and Courts

Trump administration joins supporters of Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters in asking that she be moved to federal prison

by Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public Radio 9:40 PM MST on Nov 14, 20257:12 AM MST on Nov 15, 2025 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Colorado’s governor hopes hail warning and speed cameras will bring down car insurance rates

by Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public Radio 3:15 AM MST on Nov 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Federal judge pauses Colorado law requiring social media warnings for younger users

by Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public Radio 12:25 PM MST on Nov 7, 202512:25 PM MST on Nov 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Politics and Government

State lawmakers approve $10 million to bolster Colorado food banks as SNAP benefits dry up

by Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public Radio 2:52 PM MDT on Oct 30, 20252:52 PM MDT on Oct 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Crime and Courts

Castle Rock woman convicted of voter fraud for trying to vote her late ex-husband’s ballot

by Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public Radio 1:18 PM MDT on Oct 24, 20251:19 PM MDT on Oct 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun