Powell Tribune

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

More shootings, more victims: How will America respond?

It was a devastating weekend for America, as two mass shootings occurred within 24 hours. Shootings in Texas and Ohio left at least 31 people dead, dozens injured and even more lives shattered as … more

By Tessa Baker | 8/6/19

Heart Mountain Pilgrimage’s message of hope resonates now more than ever

Never again. Since the opening of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center in 2011, those two words have become the unofficial rallying cry of the center’s annual Pilgrimage, an event of … more

By Don Cogger | 8/1/19

The ‘extras’ aren’t always just extras

The Park County Fair wrapped up on Saturday, concluding a week’s worth of entertainment, animals and exhibits. The fair remains a tradition we should be proud of, showcasing the hard work … more

By CJ Baker | 7/30/19

Be transparent about nuclear waste facility

The Joint Minerals Business and Economic Committee received approval and funding this month to study the possibility of constructing a facility in Wyoming for the temporary storage of spent nuclear … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/25/19

As Americans, this country belongs to us all

More than 70 years after the last train left Heart Mountain, filled with Japanese-American incarcerees who had been held against their will during World War II, we should have reached the point where … more

By Tessa Baker | 7/23/19

Helping others in need — the definition of community

A bright, sunny afternoon took a turn for the chaotic over the weekend, as a brief but powerful storm ripped through Powell, leaving in its wake flooded basements, uprooted trees and plenty of … more

By Don Cogger | 7/18/19

Restored recycling funding is good, but reducing waste is even better

Many local residents made their support for recycling clear in recent weeks, and thankfully, the Park County Commission took notice. After commissioners’ initial 3-2 decision to halve … more

By Tessa Baker | 7/16/19

No matter how small, tax increase should involve voters

Park County commissioners recently decided to reach out to their constituents before passing a new tax on phone lines, even though they have every legal authority to pass the increase with nothing … more

By Kevin Killough | 7/11/19

Keep an open mind on NWC tax proposal

Asking local voters to approve a new tax is always a tough sell. It’s especially tough when you’ve just delivered some bad news to the community. But that’s the position … more

By CJ Baker | 7/9/19

Be safe and respectful with fireworks this holiday weekend

The night had slowly turned from dusk to full dark, and suddenly the air was filled with the unmistakable sights and sounds of a festive fireworks display. Firecrackers popped, multi-colored rockets … more

By Don Cogger | 7/5/19