Powell Tribune

As the holidays loom, help is needed now more than ever

Park County saw its first snowfall last week, reminding residents that, although the calendar still says mid-October, winter is just around the corner. With the coming of winter also comes the … more

By Don Cogger | 10/15/19

Yellowstone visitors should face stiffer sentences for misbehavior

A famous quotation says that there are three kinds of people: Those who learn by reading, those who learn by observation and — to take a bit of creative license — those who just have to … more

By CJ Baker | 10/10/19

After a hiatus, new Habitat home project brings hope

Where ashes once smoldered, a new beginning will arise on North Day Street. That’s the promise from Mountain Spirit Habitat for Humanity as it recently demolished an old house that was damaged … more

By Tessa Baker | 10/8/19

Rhetoric on climate change is hurting kids

There was some good news in Powell last month. It wasn’t what happened, but rather what didn’t happen. Across the world in September, kids walked out of class in droves to demand … more

By Kevin Killough | 10/3/19

A dying breed?

In its heyday, the Powell Kiwanis Club boasted a robust membership and was a staple in the community for 63 years. In that time, the service organization and fraternal brotherhood were stalwarts of … more

By Don Cogger | 10/1/19

Time for Legislature to apply open meetings act to itself

It seems a given in Wyoming: If public officials are discussing public business, they hold a public meeting and notify members of the public, giving them a chance to weigh in. That’s how … more

By CJ Baker | 9/26/19

A place for the dogs

Much to the delight of dogs (and their owners), Wiggly Field opened to the public over the weekend. As Powell’s first off-leash dog park, the cleverly named addition to Homesteader Park is a … more

By Tessa Baker | 9/24/19

Keep government investment in private ventures to a minimum

Summer has come and gone, and the planned Clocktower Inn is now several months behind schedule. That’s largely due to problems the developer is having with securing all the funding for the … more

By Kevin Killough | 9/19/19

UW apology to Black 14 overdue, but needed

A long overdue apology took place during a special ceremony at War Memorial Stadium Friday evening, as the University of Wyoming welcomed back the surviving members of the Black 14. Which begs the … more

By Don Cogger | 9/17/19

State should protect itself from energy industry bankruptcies

With coal and other minerals companies going bankrupt at an alarming clip, state lawmakers are considering ways to better protect Wyoming taxpayers and workers. Last week, the Legislature’s … more

By CJ Baker | 9/12/19

Through difficulties, Powell perseveres

It’s true that Powell is a special place to call home — a place where neighbors look out for each other in an area surrounded by natural beauty. But the trait we’re most thankful … more

By Tessa Baker | 9/10/19

Stop blaming the free market for health care costs

With air ambulance bills sometimes hitting $100,000 per flight, state officials are planning to submit a proposal this month to the federal government to incorporate the service into Medicaid in … more

By Kevin Killough | 9/5/19

Test results offer one more reason to be proud of our students, schools

For those of us who live in Powell, we don’t need a statewide test to tell us that our kids are special. We see that everyday, not just in the classroom, but also in the ways they rally around … more

By Tessa Baker | 9/3/19

Paint the Town Red brings community, NWC together

It was an idea born and cultivated on a cold, snowy morning in February of 2017, a plan to reinforce Powell’s image as a “college town.” Out of that public meeting, hosted by … more

By Don Cogger | 8/29/19

Wyoming could save lives by reporting mental illnesses

Consider tinkering with a gun law and you can expect to have a fight on your hands, even if the change seems to be common sense. Such is the case with a proposal now being considered by the … more

By CJ Baker | 8/27/19

Conservatives should be more supportive of legal immigration

According to a Wyoming Office of Tourism report, travel-generated jobs in 2017 accounted for 20 percent of the total employment in Park County. In 2018, travel spending totaled over $460 million. … more

By Kevin Killough | 8/22/19

Short-term rentals: Now’s the time to share your input

Travelers visiting the area can choose from dozens of local places to rent — the Homesteader Cabin in Powell, the Ralston Clubhouse, the Geodesic Dome Greenhouse in Clark and the Bleistein … more

By Tessa Baker | 8/20/19

New faces abound as college, prep sports ramp up

While the start of the 2019-2020 school year is still a little ways away, practice for fall sports has begun in earnest for the teams at Northwest College and Powell High School. And while changes … more

By Don Cogger | 8/15/19

Legion, Congress right to expand membership criteria

For 100 years, The American Legion has offered assistance to all of our country’s veterans — from World War I to the Vietnam War to the War on Terror. But, until last month, certain … more

By CJ Baker | 8/13/19

Politicians need to cut spending, and voters need to support it

This week, President Donald Trump signed a $4.7 trillion budget. The deal raises federal spending by $320 billion over the next two years — and it will increase the national debt by $1.7 … more

By Kevin Killough | 8/8/19