Powell Tribune

The rich get richer and the poor starve

Dear Editor: President Trump has a plan to kick 3 million people off food stamps. Trump and his enablers continue to shaft the American people, including millions of their own supporters, while … more

Submitted by Tim Waters | 12/31/19

Wyoming should oppose ICE facility in Uinta County

Dear Editor: As of now, our Wyoming legislators have approved the construction of an ICE detention center in Uinta County. It is our responsibility as Wyoming citizens to prevent this moving … more

Submitted by Sadie Tillotson | 12/17/19

Read my lips: No new taxes

Dear Editor: Interesting that on the editorial page 12-5-19 was a guest opinion on “Heeding the Revenue Warnings in Governor Gordon’s Budget” placed next to Pat Stuart’s … more

Submitted by Scott Lee | 12/10/19

Uranium waste would be bad for Wyoming

Dear Editor: The calls came from New England, Arizona and Colorado. Besides Wyoming, these are places I have relatives and friends. These people know at least a little about my background. The … more

Submitted by Tom Gagnon | 12/10/19

Wake up, baby boomers!

Dear Editor: Make no mistake, the state of Wyoming is experiencing an epic crisis of magnificent proportion that must end. We hear it time and time again that our young people are leaving … more

Submitted by Presbyter Christopher Xanthos | 12/10/19

Ministers thank all for help at dinner

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Powell Ministerial Association we offer a heartfelt, “Thank you!” to the many volunteers and donors who helped during this year’s Thanksgiving … more

Submitted by Pastor Brian Onstead | 12/5/19

Thanksgiving dinner example of community charity

Dear Editor: Henry Ward Beecher said, “Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” Today I felt gratitude for all the generosity I have seen in our blessed city … more

Submitted by Ed Morrow | 12/5/19

Threat of CWD being blown out of proportion

Dear Editor: Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been around for many many years and will be around for many, many more years. It didn’t begin because the Game and Fish started testing for it … more

Submitted by Rand Christensen | 12/3/19

Is Jesus the only path? YES!

Dear Editor: Let’s say a stranger comes to you and says they know your buddy, John. But the facts they assert about your buddy John are wrong. You could safely assume that they are referring … more

Submitted by Tim Waters | 12/3/19

Elected officials are beholden to voters, not the Republican party

Dear Editor: What a dark day in Wyoming when the Wyoming Republican Party wants to keep its meetings top secret. The RNC now is controlled by right wingers who tolerate only their own ideas. … more

Submitted by Janice Wantulok | 11/29/19

Powell Panthers tennis can play with the big boys

Dear Editor: Your readers in the Powell community need to realize the magnitude of your Powell Panthers tennis team capturing their first All-Class State Tennis Championship this past September. … more

Submitted by Norm Sedig | 11/29/19

Turkish resident weighs in on column

Dear Editor: I shared Pat Stuart’s Nov. 14 opinion entitled “On citizens and consciences,” plus my responsive Nov. 19 letter to the editor, with my friend residing in Turkey. … more

Submitted by Ed Morrow | 11/26/19

Grandfather’s military service essay appreciated

Dear Editor: What a delight it was to read the essay on the Opinion Page on Tuesday, Nov. 19, entitled “My one and only,” written by Westside fifth-grader, Madisynn Valdez. Her story … more

Submitted by Donna Sullivan | 11/26/19

Thinking about our place in the world

Dear Editor: I read the “Citizenship and Consciences” column in the Nov. 14 edition of the Powell Tribune more than once and eagerly began researching some supplemental information … more

Submitted by Ed Morrow | 11/19/19

Say no to nuclear waste

Dear Editor: I encourage the citizens of Wyoming to contact the Legislature and voice their concerns over the transportation and storage of nuclear waste in our great state. No amount of revenue … more

Submitted by Dave Zimmer | 11/19/19

Bicycles have equal right to roadway

Dear Editor: This is a reminder for people out there that in Wyoming, bicycles are considered vehicles and have equal access to the roadway. On the way to the Cody-Powell football game Friday … more

Submitted by Austin Waisanen | 11/14/19

Trick-or-treaters’ manners were impressive

Dear Editor: I don’t know if this warrants a letter to the editor or not, but I was impressed. I live on a low-traffic dead-end street, so I normally don’t get Halloween trick or treat … more

Submitted by John Gracey | 11/12/19

President Trump has accomplished much

Dear Editor: “To the Republic for which it stands ...” In the last 2 1/2 years, President Donald Trump has accomplished many amazing things. • He passed the historic tax … more

Submitted by Joy Zlomke | 11/12/19

Oil and gas isn’t Wyoming’s only industry

Dear Editor: Efforts to expand oil and gas leasing on public lands, even on lands that are unlikely to produce oil and gas, threaten our state’s outdoor recreation industry and quality of … more

Submitted by Tim Wade | 11/12/19

Cedarwood residents agree on keeping park

Dear Editor: My thanks to the Rosewood Corporation for welcoming me to Wyoming! The purpose of this letter is simply to clarify some of my points raised by Brad and Mary Lou Cummings regarding my … more

Submitted by Donald H. Seagreaves | 11/7/19