Powell Tribune

Tax Day reminds us how wasteful government is

Monday was Tax Day. It’s unfortunate that Tax Day doesn’t fall closer to Election Day, as it would probably encourage voters to think twice before voting for candidates who want to spend … more

By Kevin Killough | 4/18/19

Being part of a caring community

If you ask a Powell resident why they choose to live here, there’s a great chance they’ll mention the friendly folks. Time and again, the Powell community has proven itself to be … more

By CJ Baker | 4/16/19

Spring has sprung, despite the forecast

In typical Wyoming fashion, just when you think the worst might be behind us, Old Man Winter may still have a few tricks up his sleeve. Just last weekend at the L.A. Kohnke Track Invitational at … more

By Don Cogger | 4/11/19

Powell library an asset, but limited by current building

As communities across the country recognize National Library Week through April 13, we certainly have a lot to celebrate in Park County. In addition to offering thousands of books, our local … more

By Tessa Baker | 4/9/19

Equal Pay Day is based on bad data

Tuesday was Equal Pay Day. The day is intended to symbolize how far into the year a woman must work to earn what a man earned in the previous year. The day aims to raise awareness that women … more

By Kevin Killough | 4/4/19

City missed great chance to involve the public

City of Powell leaders recently gave IT director Zack Thorington the ultimate promotion, naming him as the next city administrator. It is a good decision. Thorington immediately brings a deep … more

By CJ Baker | 4/2/19

NWC proactive in addressing coaching issue

With the recent hire of Ben McArthur as its interim men’s soccer coach, Northwest College has taken the first step in a proactive approach to resolving its issues with heavy coaching … more

By Don Cogger | 3/28/19

After a busy weekend of fires, be cautious when burning

The first weekend of spring found many of us outside, enjoying the chance to get out in the warm sunshine or starting yard work. But for Powell firemen, much of the weekend was spent fighting … more

By Tessa Baker | 3/26/19

Lawmakers’ override of local zoning rules sets a sad precedent

Of the more than 500 bills and resolutions that the Wyoming Legislature considered during the past session, Gov. Mark Gordon says it was a bill dealing with a private school in Jackson Hole that … more

By CJ Baker | 3/21/19

Policies to address climate change should be rational

According to the International Disasters Database, the number of deaths from climate events has plummeted more than 95 percent since 1930. Fewer people than ever die from natural disasters. This … more

By Kevin Killough | 3/19/19

Decline of civic involvement affects more than politics

The news of the demise of the Community Concert Association of Cody/Powell after 75 years is sobering, as it drives home the idea, that without local participation, more and more events and programs … more

By Don Cogger | 3/14/19

Panthers make the community proud

It was an especially exciting week to be a Panther fan. Before the start of the state basketball tournament in Casper, the Powell High School cheerleaders won the state championship in the Game Day … more

By Tessa Baker | 3/12/19

State moving in right direction on transparency

In races across the state last year, government transparency was one of the hot topics. Candidates for Wyoming’s statewide offices generally pledged to voters that they would make spending … more

By CJ Baker | 3/7/19

Serving seniors: With Wyoming’s aging population, it’s wise to plan for new center

For elderly residents living alone, long winters like this one can be especially isolating. But seniors don’t have to worry about making a warm meal or struggle to start their car in the … more

By Tessa Baker | 3/5/19

Growing hemp makes sense

Highlighting its potential “to give farmers an opportunity to grow a crop they can set their own prices with,” state Rep. Bunky Loucks’ legislation to legalize the growth and … more

By Don Cogger | 2/28/19

‘Emergency’ declaration short-sighted

It can be difficult to “trust the process,” particularly when things aren’t going your way. Rewriting the rules can be tempting, but it’s a dangerous game to play. We … more

By CJ Baker | 2/26/19

Celebrating our future

When Future Farmers of America started in 1928, its mission was to prepare the next generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. Today, we are part of that larger population … more

By Tessa Baker | 2/21/19

Talk to kids about the dangers of vaping

The good news? Fewer U.S. teens are smoking than in previous decades, according to the National Youth Tobacco Survey. In 2000, 28 percent of high school students smoked; that number dropped to 7.6 … more

By Don Cogger | 2/19/19

Time change proposal isn’t a waste of time

It can be tough to change habits, especially ones that have been around for a century. In a tradition tracing back to 1918, we Americans faithfully switch our clocks forward an hour in the spring, … more

By Tessa Baker | 2/14/19

No, we don’t need another Medicaid study

For the past several years, Wyoming lawmakers have resisted calls to expand Medicaid coverage in the state. Not even Gov. Matt Mead was able to sway the Legislature into offering government-sponsored … more

By CJ Baker | 2/12/19