Powell Tribune

On Gar and I’s anniversary, a friend inquired whether we would ever be interested in giving marital advice to those fresh off the stage of their wedding reception. I thought he was joking, but … more

By Trena Eiden | 1/15/21

The one ring and the necessity of separating powers

One of my favorite books is J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. I recently watched the movie adaptation again, which also happens to be one of my favorite movies. Of course, there are no … more

By Mike Leman | 1/14/21

Faith should inform politics

For reasons too lengthy for this page, many folks have come to think of politics and religion as having a wall of separation between them. Like peas and potatoes (if you’re of my mind), we … more

By Shane Legler | 1/14/21

A muskrat swims through the water of the Garland Canal at sunset as the trees bordering the manmade waterway reflect in the water. They’re known for their destructive burrowing and comically short legs.

Muskrat Love?

Some days are better than others. I was having a bad one when I remembered a friend telling me about some suspicious critters in the Garland Canal. As I pulled into a nearby gravel lot, a flock … more

By Mark Davis | 1/12/21

Trap reform recommendations derailed by lawmakers

Just days after the Dec. 8 Wyoming’s Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resource (TRW) committee meeting, Sen. Ogden Driskill posted the following note on Facebook: “I have … more

By Karen Zoller | 1/12/21

State of the Library: Adaptive reuse

You’ve heard the good news: The county commissioners signed off on the Powell Library architect search and hire process. The long trek toward the day when we will see the county-owned facility … more

By Pat Stuart | 1/7/21

We must love one another

When I realized it was my turn to write the Perspectives article for the Powell Tribune, as the United Methodist Pastor appointed to serve the communities of Lovell and Powell; I thought to myself, … more

By Janita Krayniak | 1/7/21

Where's the line between offensive and overly politically correct?

Months ago, the club formerly known as the Washington Redskins made headlines when the organization announced it would be known as the Washington Football Team, scrapping the politically incorrect nickname. more

By Carson Field | 12/31/20

Lessons from 2020

At this point in the year it would be, well, “cliche” to say anything about 2020. more

By Bill Harvison | 12/31/20

Love thy neighbor

Gina Carano, star of the Star Wars spinoff The Mandalorian, got herself into some hot water recently when she refused to put her pronouns on her Twitter profile more

By Kevin Killough | 12/29/20

Looking forward to a happier New Year

Two weeks ago, I began my annual Christmas music marathon — an attempt to listen to all the Christmas music in my library during the last two weeks before Christmas. One of the first things I … more

By Don Amend | 12/24/20

The Wyoming Republican way

Things I once thought Wyoming Republicans believed in: states rights; rule of law; and the U.S. Constitution. But here we are. Most of Park County delegation to the state legislature — Tim … more

By Pat Stuart | 12/24/20

The word became flesh

I picked up a line from one of my fellow shepherds that often helps me keep things in perspective: “I have seen a big deal and this ain’t it.” This is true in reference to so … more

By Gerry Parker | 12/24/20

Christmas is all about hope

We’re winding down a stressful year and Gar would know; he’s had 12 months in a long accumulation of months, with you know who. Christmas is first and foremost when we celebrate our … more

By Trena Eiden | 12/22/20

A new chapter

About a week before my 24th birthday, I got a phone call from Dave Bonner, offering me a position at my hometown newspaper. I had just returned from a seven-month stint abroad, and I wasn’t … more

By Tessa Baker | 12/17/20

I’ll outdream you any old night

Many a night I’m reminded of the Everly Brothers singing so eloquently, “Whenever I want you, all I have to do is dreeeeam.” Gary Wright crooned it to another level with, “I … more

By Doug Blough | 12/17/20

University of Wyoming researchers have been studying the most effective ways to combat kochia, seen growing in Montana.

Latest research on herbicide resistance

Is your crop management hindering or benefiting herbicide resistance? Is changing herbicide chemistry the only weapon available to combat herbicide resistance? The latest research from the University … more

By Jeremiah Vardiman | 12/17/20

Follow the light this Christmas season

In 2017 my husband talked me into riding the “Route of the Hiawatha,” a Rail-to-Trail mountain bike path that straddles the Montana/Idaho border. I’m not a biker, but the … more

By Maurine Akin | 12/17/20

Spice … that’s salt, right?

I recently saw a greeting card with a young girl on the front reading a recipe and frowning. The caption read, “What the #&$*is cumin?” My sentiments exactly. I hope … more

By Trena Eiden | 12/15/20

Crisp, clear days — before winter icing — made for easy walking on Road 9 1/2 last week. Dave and Sue Bonner were out for a morning stroll on the same road where the first vestiges of his COVID-19 symptoms showed in weary legs on Nov. 1 and progressed to painful weakness in the knees.

COVID-19 a silent, sneaky slapdown

First, there was the hunting misfire some 30 years ago. Now, the setback from the coronavirus. And what is the connection to Wyoming Cowboy football? Let me be clear: There was none in the … more

By Dave Bonner | 12/11/20