Powell Tribune

Talk to your legislators, they really want you to

The general election is nine months away, and the news this past week included the carnage at the Iowa Caucus and the State of the Union address. Tensions are high. State and federal lawmakers, as … more

By Kevin Killough | 2/6/20

Ombudsman should be empowered to resolve public record disputes

Wyoming lawmakers and Gov. Mark Gordon deserve real credit for their efforts to improve citizens’ access to public records in 2019. Revisions to the state’s public records law — … more

By CJ Baker | 1/30/20

Local marches highlight First Amendment rights

As a newspaper, we take the First Amendment seriously. It protects the freedom of the press, as well as the freedom of speech and religion. While many of us often enjoy those rights on a daily basis, … more

By Tessa Baker | 1/28/20

Esports foster same values as traditional sports

After Northwest College Athletic Director Brian Erickson gave a presentation on a proposed esports program before the board of trustees in December, the public reaction was mixed. The college … more

By Kevin Killough | 1/23/20

Cutting the county budget requires digging into the details

If you compiled a list of the most common gripes about the Park County Commission, one might be the complaint that it’s “just” a part-time job. But the position goes well beyond … more

By CJ Baker | 1/16/20

Investment in early education a wise one

Just a couple of weeks into the new year, it’s easy to get discouraged by the deluge of bad news from Washington, Iran, Australia and elsewhere. But many positive things continue to happen, … more

By Tessa Baker | 1/14/20

Affiliation with Billings Clinic a positive step

The announcement this week that Billings Clinic and Powell Valley Healthcare have signed an affiliation agreement was great news on a number of levels. As the two healthcare providers have said of … more

By Kevin Killough | 1/9/20

Congress should end government shutdowns

The holiday season is a special time of year, when we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the New Year, Festivus and, apparently, the approval of a massive spending package in … more

By CJ Baker | 12/31/19

In appreciation of those working on Christmas

For many serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, Christmas Day won’t just be spent working — it also will be spent thousands of miles away from their families. more

By Tessa Baker | 12/24/19

Helping the hungry at the holidays — and throughout the year

When Christmas celebrations feature copious amounts of food — from sweets filling breakroom tables to family dinners that leave everyone stuffed — hunger can be the last thing on our … more

By Tessa Baker | 12/17/19

Response to opioid epidemic misguided

A study published last month in the peer-reviewed journal Annals of Emergency Medicine followed 484 “opioid naive” patients prescribed opioids for acute pain upon release from the … more

By Kevin Killough | 12/12/19

Barricade the Beartooth

It’s become something of a rite of spring and fall: A driver from out of state blindly follows directions from their GPS device and attempts to cross the closed Beartooth Highway, with … more

By CJ Baker | 12/10/19

Support the local businesses that support our community

To mark the beginning of the holiday season, local businesses recently gave out various holiday goodies — from sweets to ciders to soups — to hundreds of shoppers. Many stores also … more

By Tessa Baker | 12/3/19

We have a lot to be thankful for these days

Most people spent Thanksgiving Day with friends and family sharing a big meal. Many here in Powell went to the Community Thanksgiving Dinner, a unique display of giving in our little town. The … more

By Kevin Killough | 11/29/19

County hiring freeze may be more trouble than it’s worth

In the coming weeks, Park County commissioners are set to consider a variety of different ways that might allow them to cut roughly $2 million out of the county’s budget. We’re looking … more

By CJ Baker | 11/26/19

Weigh in on Wi-Fi for Yellowstone

In Wyoming, we know what it means to be unplugged. If you drive in any direction, you’ll find beautiful backcountry where there’s no cellphone reception, much less a Wi-Fi … more

By Tessa Baker | 11/19/19

National media need to act more responsibly

A survey in the latest issue of the Columbia Journalism Review presents data on the public’s level of trust in various American institutions. Highest on the list was law enforcement and the … more

By Kevin Killough | 11/14/19

Join the fight against chronic wasting disease: Have your deer tested

As hunters continue working to fill their freezers for the winter, Wyoming Game and Fish is asking for help in keeping herds around the Big Horn Basin healthy for generations to come. The culprit … more

By Don Cogger | 11/12/19

Lawmakers right to hold off on nuclear waste bill

Offer people enough money and they’ll put up with quite a bit. So if the State of Wyoming was offered, say, billions of dollars a year, you might find some folks willing to hold their nose … more

By CJ Baker | 11/7/19

As NWC looks to the future, share your input

Though Northwest College dropped the word “community” from its name in 1989, the word is still central to its identity. At its core, Northwest is a community college — and … more

By Tessa Baker | 11/5/19