Columns | Powell Tribune

H urray for election season! For months on end, we get to see wall-to-wall coverage of just how bad everyone running for office is; if you are not careful you’ll begin to think that there are … more

8/1/24

Keep our politics local

A ll politics is local.” (Byron Price, 1932) Every four years Americans engage in a time-honored tradition, as old as the republic: election season. For four to six months we celebrate a … more

By William Flittie Guest Column | 8/1/24

It takes moxie to get to a hundred

O ne time I asked a 100-year-old client, “Do you have any words of wisdom for young people?” She thought a moment and nodded, “Eat while you still have your … more

8/1/24

Strengthening national security, growing Wyoming’s economy

Not everyone realizes Wyoming is the nation’s largest uranium producer, but it’s true. Our state is fortunate to be home to the country’s largest-known uranium ore … more

By Travis Deti, Guest Column | 7/30/24

J13 is the new J6

As the 2024 Presidential Election draws near, the political board has been strategically filled with its players. Debates have begun, they’re hitting the campaign trails and one candidate has … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 7/30/24

The beauty of sleeping alone

Barbara Mandrell sang “Sleeping single in a double bed ...” Barb was bemoaning the fact she's alone in a big bed, but I find it perfectly delightful. I've long trumpeted the benefits of … more

By Doug Blough | 7/25/24

When a plan comes together

“I love it when a plan comes together!” The phrase attributed to John “Hannibal” Smith from the popular 1980s TV show — “The A Team,” sums up a feeling … more

By Janita Krayniak | 7/25/24

We don’t have the North Fork, but York has a river … of people

Well, it’s been a quiet season so far at York Westbound. Fellow Prairie Home Companion/Garrison Keillor fans might sniff out a subtle reference to his iconic opening line: “Well, … more

By Steve Moseley | 7/18/24

Finding joy in simple things

The majority of this column is a condensed version of a recent talk about finding joy by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. Flying was risky in the early days of aviation. The Wright brothers knew this. … more

By Neil Waite | 7/18/24

Letter to our kids

I often write letters to our offspring. We text almost daily, call a few times each month and try to get together whenever we can, but I still like to write letters to them. Do they hate getting the … more

By Trena Eiden | 7/16/24

We must have patience as we address Wyoming’s issues

I recently had a conversation with a legislator about the work done on property tax relief this year. As he campaigns for reelection, this legislator is often hearing from constituents about rising … more

By Khale Lenhart | 7/16/24

Be more like Junie B.

As a little girl, I quickly picked up on things I liked and disliked. It started with food, and often clothing, but very quickly led to personality traits. My favorite storybook from a very … more

By Katie Morrison | 7/11/24

The God of rest

Recently, my Bible study group started the book “What Does It Mean To Be Chosen?” a study based around the TV show “The Chosen.” The idea is that you watch the episode … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 7/11/24

What is the answer?

As I contemplated what would be the subject of this column over the past week, it became clear in the last 48 hours. In response to the devastating and destructive shootings in the past … more

By Jon Allen | 7/11/24

More officials needed

If you have been involved in athletics, whether it be the youngest level all the way through the college level here in Powell and around the state, you’ll notice a consistent message being sent … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/9/24

Fixin’ to go moose huntin’ in the Bighorns

Tough to draw a bull moose permit in the north Bighorns, you say? Au contraire. I “hunt” moose up there permit-free anytime I want to … and can get there. All four seasons? … more

By Steve Moseley | 7/9/24

Freedom is not free

I grew up hearing stories about my great uncles John, Harold and Ed who fought against Hitler and the Nazis in World War II to defend us from the scourge of fascism. Uncle John and Ed told us how … more

By Cheri Steinmetz | 7/5/24

Change

Many of you reading this may not know but the church I am blessed to pastor, First Southern Baptist Church of Powell, is in the process of changing our name. We are voting on this later this month. … more

By Bill Harvison | 7/5/24

July happenings at the library

Park County Library will spend the month of July finishing up summer reading. This year’s summer reading theme is Adventure Begins at your Library and is open to all ages. It is never too late … more

By Karen Horner | 7/2/24

Becoming ‘Wineshiners’

Well folks, for anyone curious if I would ever finish the winemaking saga, this one’s for you. I’ll be honest when I say that I was content to let the carboy of homemade wine … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 7/2/24