Columns | Powell Tribune

Tessa Baker (left) and her son, Will, are pictured with her kindergarten teacher Virginia Damori (center) and Will’s teacher Darci Ostermiller at the Kindergarten Circus in May.

August’s arrival often stirs butterflies in my stomach. During this time of year — when carefree summer days give way to the inevitable back-to-school routine — I remember my own … more

By Tessa Baker | 8/12/25

Leadership is key to Wyoming’s future

The difference between successful and unsuccessful organizations frequently lies in leadership. Resources are important, opportunities are important, but the quality of leadership is often the … more

By Khale Lenhart | 8/12/25

I’m not the only nut

A few months ago, I was shopping in Smiths for a client. A voice over the loudspeaker announced news about products, coupons and that tickets could be purchased for the $5 million lottery. Then he … more

By Trena Eiden | 8/12/25

Restoring the true purpose of the ESA

On Friday, I joined Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) in introducing legislation to rename the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as the Endangered Species Recovery Act. As many of you know, reforming the ESA … more

By Harriet Hageman | 8/12/25

Growing hops in Wyoming’s challenging yet rewarding climate

What goes better with barley than hops? Whether you are crafting your favorite beer, or looking to add a flavorful ingredient to your meal, growing hops means deeper aroma and a satisfying … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 8/8/25

Nuke’em til they go (Part 1)

My interest in things nuclear started in the late 1970s, when I was an undergraduate at the University of New Mexico, a state that was, and remains, a "hotbed" of nuclear development (pun intended), … more

By Bill Tallen | 8/7/25

From the ground up

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose and the winds blew and beat … more

By Seth Carter | 8/7/25

Setting the record straight on ‘nuclear waste’

As President Donald Trump’s former Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, I am proud to be a part of a company that is leading the way in advancing the … more

By Rita Baranwal, Guest Column | 8/7/25

Summer winds down

I, like many people in the area, run by a mostly set calendar with the school year dictating much of what goes on in my day-to-day life. Over the summer, a bit of a break hits as I get the … more

By Seth Romsa | 8/5/25

The world has landed in my backyard this summer

Following a few weeks absence from my hobby job at the tourism booth on I-80 at York to help Good Wife Norma through the first and worst of her stroke challenges, I am once again perched on the … more

By Steve Moseley | 8/5/25

Small businesses: Protecting your personal assets with an LLC

Many small businesses start as bootstrapped, one-person operations: just you, your idea, and a whole lot of hustle. But as your business grows, so do your responsibilities and risks. You might … more

By Mabel Alarcon-Craven | 8/5/25

August happenings at the library

The Park County Library Foundation will be having a huge Book Sale on Friday, Aug. 22 and Saturday, Aug. 23 in the Cody Library in Grizzly Hall. This will be a bag sale from 9 a.m.-5 … more

By Karen Horner | 7/31/25

I don’t know how to fix a vacuum

My children bought me a travel mug that states, “I came. I saw. I forgot what I was doing. Went back but got distracted & have no idea what’s going on. Is this my cup? I have to … more

By Trena Eiden | 7/31/25

Delays

One thing I enjoy doing is projects. We sold our house south of town last summer and bought a different one here in Powell. Even though it is a newer home, I suppose I cannot help myself … I … more

By Tim Morrow | 7/31/25

Unprepared

I’ve recently pointed to the mounting threat of jihadist terrorism inside the United States. I return to the topic because I’ve just finished reading a book that I recommend to … more

By Bill Tallen | 7/29/25

Impacts of revenue cuts are just beginning

A recent news report highlighted trouble in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. The Hot Springs County Commission was forced to make spending cuts, including withdrawing funds from the county 4-H … more

By Khale Lenhart | 7/29/25

The importance of rest

A few years back there was a bumper sticker that read, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” It was funny at the time, but there was a subtle truth to that statement in some … more

By Mike Walsh | 7/24/25

My bill to delist grizzlies passes House committee

I am pleased to report that the House Natural Resources Committee has approved my bill, the Grizzly Bear State Management Act. This legislation directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to … more

By Harriet Hageman | 7/24/25

Why our rural community depends on hospital’s OB services

After 16 years as an obstetric nurse in our rural hospital, I’ve witnessed firsthand how essential our maternal and newborn services are to the health and vitality of our entire … more

By RayAnn Hessenthaler | 7/24/25

Pajamas in public, she snaps? Hey, I have rants, too

A friend and fellow columnist’s recent barbed diatribe on the topic of how some folks in our formerly polite society believe pajama pants are suitable for public display was spot-on … … more

Steve Moseley | 7/22/25