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I am announcing my candidacy for the United States House of Representatives. I have been watching how good the ruling class has been doing, and I want some of that cheese! Here’s the … more
It’s October so the Yellowstone season is kaput. Correct? Not so fast there Powell Nation. I have it on good, first-person authority (me) that some of the best is yet to come this month. … more
Not long ago, I was speaking with a colleague in ministry, and he said, “I just need to drive for a little while under the stars.” I remember being a child looking up at the night sky at the … more
I believe taxpayers should expect certain things from their county assessor: fair and uniform assessments, clear answers, good communication, and a continual effort to serve taxpayers better. Our … more
Never mind the Middle East; that struggle simmers along toward a conclusion, and we can take a break from it to consider conflicts closer to home — and less kinetic. The August primary … more
The following is an excerpt from a dialogue I had with the Zen Master of Pickleball, who resides on a remote Himalayan peak amidst the clouds. I came as a pilgrim seeking knowledge and  … more
Over the last several weeks, those of my faith have been blessed to be able to share our recently completed temple in Cody. Many of our friends and neighbors attended the public open house. … more
As many Wyoming residents know, accessing healthcare often requires far more than simply scheduling  an appointment. It frequently means taking time away from work, arranging childcare, … more
Occasionally, I am asked to consider any unfinished business of my tenure as governor. My heart always comes back to our people. While the work of building strong communities, preserving our natural … more
Other than that two-pet limit thing, which I've made perfectly clear is a mockery of a sham of a travesty, I only have one bone to pick with the lovely town of Powell, and it's a big (big in its … more
How is your level of crazy these days? If you're like most of us, the answer to that question would be, "My level of crazy is pretty high these days." Our crazy, as we call it, is really the … more
At the 3rd Thursday Street Festival in downtown Sheridan over the summer, someone told me something I haven’t stopped thinking about. She asked about the challenges the Wyoming Business … more
American strategy in the Middle East, although poorly reported, poorly understood, and savaged at every turn by President Trump’s political enemies, is showing a clear appreciation of something … more
Yesterday Gar and I were standing in the kitchen when he looked down and saw he’d missed doing up a middle button on his shirt. He raised his eyebrows at me and quipped, “Well, lookie there, only … more
The law of increasing entropy (the second law of thermodynamics) tells us that all things, over time, will deteriorate. It says the universe is always moving towards a greater state of disorder, or … more
Powell resident Bruce Olson took this photograph of the World Trade Center and Ellis Island in June 1995, while he was in New York City with the final leg team for the World Summer Games for Special … more
What did Christ say when Paul needed him most? Christ did not speak to Paul only once. He spoke to him at several important moments in his life, and each time he gave Paul the words he needed … more
Hello, I’m Ashlee Jacobsen, and I’m grateful and ecstatic to introduce myself as the new intern for the Powell Tribune. I don’t say that just to be cliché; journalism has had a huge impact on … more
Last spring, on a particularly cold day, an 8-year-old little girl I know from church was at the library wearing a T-shirt and shorts. I commented, “Brrr, it’s cold and look at you.” She … more
Yes, Virginia, there is rodeo in Nebraska. Nothing like Northwest Wyoming you understand, but decent rodeo for sure. The rodeo action photography bug first bit me so many years ago the details … more
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