Highlands Ranch Herald

06/04/2026

With Commissioner Abe Laydon’s term coming to an end, three Parker residents are running to fill his seat and to represent District 1. While Irene Bonham is running uncontested as the Democratic candidate, voters will decide between Republican candidates John Diak and Jake Bockenfeld.

Douglas County residents will soon receive ballots for the June 30 primary election in which they will choose who they would like to run for county commissioner this fall.

05/29/2026

The driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that drove into a daycare facility in Lone Tree in mid-May claims that it was an accident.

The driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that drove into a daycare facility in Lone Tree in mid-May claims that it was an accident.

05/21/2026

A county and state investigation is underway after a Douglas County adult has died from a confirmed case of hantavirus.

A county and state investigation is underway after a Douglas County adult has died from a confirmed case of hantavirus.

05/11/2026

A group of students from SkyView Academy in Highlands Ranch got second place in a Colorado State Tournament and qualified for the Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City, Missouri, this May.

After spending several months building, testing and rehearsing, six Highlands Ranch students, going by the team name SkyView All-Stars, are taking their idea to the world stage this spring.

04/30/2026

About a month after Highlands Ranch Water issued Stage 1 drought restrictions, the water district has now enacted drought pricing for the Highlands Ranch and Solstice communities.

04/23/2026

Lone Tree readers, the countdown is on! ⏰

It’s time to celebrate the people, places and businesses that make our community shine. The ✨ Best of the Best ✨ contest is back, and this year it’s all about YOU 🫵 having your say.

From your favorite local spots to the everyday heroes who make a difference, this is your chance to recognize what stands out. We’re bringing back the original format you know and love to spotlight the very best in our community.

🗓️ Voting runs April 15 – May 20.
📱 Cast your vote once per day, per device.

Don’t miss your chance to help crown this year’s winners — chosen by you, for you. Let’s celebrate what makes our community awesome! 🏆

❗Vote here: https://coloradocommunitymedia.secondstreetapp.com/Lone-Tree-Best-of-the-Best-2026/

04/22/2026

Highlands Ranch readers, the countdown is on! ⏰

It’s time to celebrate the people, places and businesses that make our community shine. The ✨ Best of the Best ✨ contest is back, and this year it’s all about YOU 🫵 having your say.

From your favorite local spots to the everyday heroes who make a difference, this is your chance to recognize what stands out. We’re bringing back the original format you know and love to spotlight the very best in our community.

🗓️ Voting runs April 15 – May 20.
📱 Cast your vote once per day, per device.

Don’t miss your chance to help crown this year’s winners — chosen by you, for you. Let’s celebrate what makes our community awesome! 🏆

❗Vote here: https://coloradocommunitymedia.secondstreetapp.com/Highlands-Ranch-Best-of-the-Best-2026/

04/21/2026

In a time where it seems like there are continuous scams, Douglas County is offering one way for residents to help protect their identity.

The Douglas County Office of Clerk and Recorder’s recording division provides a free fraud detection service called Recording Activity Notification.

Learn more:

In a time where it seems like there are continuous scams, Douglas County is offering one way for residents to help protect their identity.

04/20/2026

One spontaneous decision led Hannah Zhang to turn a class at Rock Canyon High School into her dream business, Ready, Set, Loaf!

Going into her senior year of high school, Hannah Zhang thought she had everything figured out, but she could have never imagined that one spontaneous decision would turn into the

04/17/2026

Excitement and hope filled the air as nonprofit leaders, experts and sponsors gathered to learn how to tackle some of the county’s most pressing challenges while supporting one another.

Excitement and hope filled the air as nonprofit leaders, experts and sponsors gathered to learn how to tackle some of the county’s most pressing challenges while supporting one another.