IN OUR OPINION

Thorington made a good pick in new chief

Former Gov. Mike Sullivan once called Wyoming “a small town with unusually long streets.” While that in one sense greatly oversimplifies an incredibly diverse state, from mountain …
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Three years ago an Amish community started taking shape south of Powell. As it’s grown, Powell residents have had more chances to see horse drawn carriages going down the road — …
When my family first moved to Cody in 2017, we made the most out of being close to Yellowstone, cruising the park and discovering the beauty of the North Fork. We also ran into all the tourist …
As I was working on a story for our upcoming home improvement special section I happened to chat with a young woman only recently graduated from Northwest College. She was showing off how her …
Years ago, when I still lived in Colorado, I was goose hunting with my father and brother at a leased blind in front of a mostly well frozen pond.  We put a decoy spread of standing geese …
Columns
Politicians and public commentators talk a lot about economic diversification in Wyoming, and with good reason. Economic diversification is likely the single most important issue for the …
I hate to admit it, but I have multiple personalities. Not in the sense that you’d think upon hearing those words, but two distinct personalities: my summer self, and my winter self. One …
The model prayer that Jesus gave his followers begins, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven,” Matthew …
As the frost melts away and the days stretch longer, gardeners in Zone 4 eagerly expect the opportunity to get their hands back in the soil. With the arrival of spring, the gardening season kicks off …
Last week, I had a very public and very embarrassing experience occur in the vet office.  A few months back, I had scheduled in for my cat to get fixed. It was time, as she had learned how …
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Letters to the Editor
Commissioners correct on hand counting
Dear editor: In his letter published May 2, Larry French purports to speak for all of us when he says that the “county commissioners have repeatedly voted to stop the Park County people …
Wyoming Rising wrong about French, Rodriguez-Williams
Dear editor: We have received two postcards now from an organization, called Wyoming Rising, claiming that two Park County representatives, Rep. Rachel Rodriguez Williams (R-Cody) and Sen. Tim …
States are correct in methane stance
Dear editor: Having family in Powell, I read The Powell Tribune article: “U.S. states sue over rule curbing oil and gas methane waste” (May 2 issue). While I favor clean air as …
Frustrated county commissioners denied hand count
Dear editor: I am frustrated and sad that the county commissioners have repeatedly voted to stop the Park County people from voting the way that they want! Several times in the last three years …
RE: Daniel man and the wolf he captured
Dear editor: What he did was totally wrong and shows no respect for the animal. I denounce his actions and anyone who thinks what he did was right or funny. I find this no different from …