Powell Tribune

Powell fortunate to have good police department

Dear Editor: “Kudos” to Donna Sullivan’s letter to the editor in the Tribune’s Feb. 6 edition. Being a family survivor, police officers have a special place in my heart … more

Submitted by Nancy Hall | 2/11/20

Thank those who protect and serve us

Dear Editor: I hope you read the post from our own officer Matt Brilakis in Tuesday’s Powell Tribune. If you didn’t, I would highly recommend you find a paper or read it online. We … more

Submitted by Donna Sullivan | 2/6/20

Wyoming must protect its migration corridors

Dear Editor: It’s time to step up and protect Wyoming’s Big Game Migration Corridors. We have long known the importance of winter and summer range, and now we must recognize the third … more

Submitted by Franz Camenzind | 2/4/20

Carbon-free energy, not carbon capture, key to combatting climate change

Dear Editor: This letter is in response to two loosely related articles in the Jan. 28, Powell Tribune. First, you reported Gov. Mark Gordon’s agreement that “climate change is the … more

Submitted by Ronn Smith | 1/30/20

Public should have been informed about sale of land for ICE center

Dear Editor: People in Powell want to know why there was no news before Uinta County sold the land for one of President Trump’s Detention Camps. Because of the hard work of the people who … more

Submitted by Isabell Trevino | 1/30/20

Recognize Wyoming’s anesthesiologists this week

Dear Editor: This is National Physician Anesthesiologists Week, a great time to recognize the Wyoming doctors who apply over 12 years of school and 12,000 to 16,000 hours of clinical training to … more

Submitted by Dr. John Mansell | 1/28/20

Consider how you can help the pool

Dear Editor: The Powell Aquatic Center lazy river was drained and dry on Monday at the Powell Aquatic Center. I obviously could not enjoy those sections and the warmer water because someone … more

Submitted by Ed Morrow | 1/23/20

Cheney and Barrasso displaying hypocrisy

Dear Editor: On the same day Liz Cheney announced her re-election bid for the House of Representatives, in order to “fight Nancy Pelosi and the socialist Democrats,” I read in your … more

Submitted by Phil Anthony | 1/21/20

Yellowstone should phase out in-park housing

Dear Editor: I met Yellowstone Superintendent Mike Finley in his office located at the northwest corner on the first floor of the park’s Administration Building in June of 1996 to discuss … more

Submitted by Steve Torrey | 1/21/20

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