Powell Tribune

The people of Powell should adhere to the Bible

Dear editor: Though I no longer live in Powell I consider it my home, having been raised there during my formal years. For this reason, I am deeply concerned about the community’s direction … more

Submitted by Alexander Speiser | 3/21/23

Are legislators willing to regulate social media?

Dear editor: I was watching an episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” the other night. His guest in that episode was Elon Musk, who said something to the effect that “regulations … more

Submitted by Phil Anthony | 3/21/23

Solar and wind farms not good for man or beast

Dear editor: Wind turbines in Altamont Pass, California kill 4,700 birds annually. The birds tend to be larger species like golden eagles, which reproduce slowly. Migratory bat species (important … more

Submitted by Tina Purdy | 3/16/23

Lawmakers should practice what they preach

Dear editor: In both my adult and children’s sermons, I have preached about what our role is in responding when someone is being bullied (oppressed, marginalized, being treated … more

Submitted by Donna Putney | 3/16/23

Student’s perspective on book policy appreciated

Dear editor: This is a belated congratulation to Gabby Patterson for her column on the new book policy. She so astutely points out the facts that so many adults refuse to acknowledge. All of which … more

Submitted by Martin Garhart | 3/16/23

The banning of mandatory microchips

Dear editor: We read the article about mandatory microchips in the March 7 Powell Tribune with great interest and frustration. We would put nothing past our present federal … more

3/14/23

Support local grocery stores

Dear editor: I am very appalled at the lack of support from the people who live in and around Powell. It is upsetting enough that Albertsons comes in, will eventually run one of the … more

3/14/23

Fight for property rights

Dear editor: In response to Mr. Bromley’s letter to the editor on Feb. 28, I couldn’t agree more. I also urge the residents of Park County to resist the “feel-good” … more

3/14/23

Yellowstone grizzly does not meet delisting conditions

Dear editor: It seems that we have reached that time of year where once again our ecologically illiterate political leaders have ventured forth from their dens to loudly proclaim that the … more

Submitted by Chuck Neal | 3/9/23

Teachers should get support needed to keep going

Dear editor: Others who have taught in classrooms might agree that being a full-time teacher has always been full of challenges; some issues originating from lack of capable administrative … more

Submitted by Edward Morrow | 3/7/23

Be wary about regulations that could result from land use plan

Dear editor: The citizens of Park County need to be very vigilant about the Land Use Plan (LUP) that our Park County government is proposing. I was asked to serve on the Land Use Planning Advisory … more

Submitted by Michael Bromley | 2/28/23

There’s another way to stop crossover voting: Put the question on the ballot

Dear editor: In case the legislators don’t settle the matter, petitions are circulating in the county to have an initiative related to crossover voting placed on the ballot in the next … more

Submitted by Dona Becker | 2/23/23

In-park housing should go away

Dear editor: Have you been watching Yellowstone’s 150th Virtual Video Series on YouTube? Yellowstone’s record of past mismanagement is a common theme in the videos. The … more

Submitted by Steve Torrey | 2/21/23

Have courage, step up, speak out

Feeling overwhelmed by divisiveness and life’s challenges?? Does a coping strategy of withdrawing and disengaging seem attractive and safe?? Many of us probably feel this way in … more

Submitted by Phyllis Roseberry | 2/9/23

History of Saint Valentine

In just a few days we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day. You may not realize it but Valentine is a well-known third century Roman saint. He was a priest during a time when Christianity … more

Submitted by Autourina Mains | 2/9/23

Thank you for the story and kind words of support

Thank you, Gabby Paterson, for the article you wrote about my returning to teaching. You captured my philosophy of education and my love for students/teaching perfectly. Our community is blessed … more

Submitted by Myra LaFrentz | 2/7/23

FOAL response to Scoping Notice

Dear Mr. Guevara: Our organization, Friends of a Legacy-McCullough Peaks Mustangs (FOAL), is hereby providing comments pertaining to the Scoping Notice of January 2023 for … more

Submitted by Mary Scuffham and Marshall Dominick | 2/7/23

Expansion of Medicaid keeps hospitals open

Dear editor, We need revenue for our counties’ bills. Medicaid expansion could help us. We have 16 Critical Access Hospitals in Wyoming. Powell has a Critical Access Hospital. Medicaid … more

Submitted by Dana Burns | 1/31/23

Starlings problem must be addressed

Dear editor: The skies of Powell are black at dusk with starlings. Their infestation is becoming a public health and safety problem. And, if not addressed soon it will be problematic to us, as it … more

Submitted by Madeleine Van Epps | 1/26/23

Wyoming should expand Medicaid

Dear editor: We applaud Rep. David Northrup and the House Revenue Committee for approving HB-80, Medical Treatment Opportunity Act. Nearly two-thirds of Wyoming’s voters support Medicaid … more

Submitted by Linda and Ronn Smith | 1/24/23