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Teacher dies

The Summit County community is grieving the loss of longtime teacher Rick Karden, who died in a rock climbing accident July 29. Karden taught at Summit High for 25 years and was known as “the computer science guy.” He taught STEM subjects ranging from cybersecurity and video game design to architecture and engineering. Grief resources are available at BuildingHopeSummit.org/resources/adults.

Workforce housing

A key workforce housing component of Breckenridge Grand Vacations’ seven-parcel East Peak 8/Gold Rush Lot development received final approval from planning officials, moving it one step closer to breaking ground. Dubbed the Entrada project and slated for the northeast corner Colorado Highway 9 and Huron Road, the complex is expected to feature 40 deed-restricted one-bedroom units. Next up, the project heads to Breckenridge Town Council. 

Health costs

Colorado House Speaker Julie McCluskie said state lawmakers will need to “start over” on health care policy to address the market changes spurred by congressional Republicans’ sweeping tax and spending cuts. Coloradans enrolled in health insurance through the state’s marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado, could see their premiums increase by an average of 28% in 2026, according to the preliminary premium rates requested by insurers.

Events

• Aug. 7-9: Art festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Street Station in Breckenridge. 
• Aug. 8-10: A rummage sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Summit Community and Senior Center in Frisco. 
• Aug. 9: A free country music festival is from 2-7:30 p.m. at Copper Mountain.

Find more event info at SummitDaily.com/calendar