Powell Tribune

An open letter to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney

Dear Liz: You were elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 with 64 percent of the vote. Congratulations. I’ve studied your biography and am impressed with your education and … more

Submitted by Jim McEvoy | 8/22/19

Why have mass shootings become the new normal?

Dear Editor: I am adding my voice of outrage to Harriet Bloom Wilson’s and, yes, to many other voices. There are numerous reasons for political differences, but as a country we should be … more

Submitted by Cyndi Barski | 8/20/19

More pressing issues than dispute over paint scheme

Dear Editor: As I looked at the Thursday paper, I saw a very beautiful house on the front page and proceeded to read the story. Halfway through, I’m thinking “why is this on the front … more

Submitted by Judy Showalter | 8/20/19

Letter writer responds to criticism

Dear Editor: I would like to use your platform to respond to the recent letter from Larry French in which he addressed me personally. Mr. French, it’s good to see there’s much upon … more

Submitted by Harriet Bloom-Wilson | 8/20/19

Where is the outrage about abortions?

Dear Editor: It is such a shame that whenever an atrocity such as a “mass” shooting occurs there is outrage and calls for action. The recent shootings are indicative of acts … more

Submitted by Vincent Vanata | 8/20/19

Legislature should uphold unborn’s right to life

Dear Editor: Recently, the New York State Legislature shocked the nation and, arguably, the world, by cheering triumphantly after passing a draconian law that cleared the way for abortions to … more

Submitted by Sheila Leach | 8/20/19

A different perspective on outrage

Dear Editor: It is a very sad day in America when innocent people die. The press and Harriet Bloom-Wilson like to puff up and call people names. The reality is that gun control does not stop these … more

Submitted by Larry French | 8/15/19

Every life should be valued in our country

Dear Editor: I would like to express thanks to Harriet Bloom-Wilson for her articulate and informative letter concerning the unspeakable acts of violence in our country and the behavior of those … more

Submitted by Donna Hall | 8/15/19

Different results require changes

Dear Editor: Americans need change if we are ever to find a solution to mass shootings. In the ’80s and ’90s, we didn’t have many of the technologies that are now a normal part … more

Submitted by Nick Taylor | 8/13/19

Here is a voice of outrage

Dear Editor: I am outraged by the so-called, self-appointed leaders and voices of the holier than thou left who call me and other good, hard-working conservatives deplorable, irredeemable, smelly, … more

Submitted by Judy A. Braten | 8/13/19

Mismanagement of predators hurting hunters, wildlife

Dear Editor: In 1975, when the grizzly bear was put on the endangered species list, it was mostly brought on by Yellowstone National Park rangers killing hundreds of grizzlies. As a result, the … more

Submitted by Randy Selby | 8/13/19

Demand change before more people suffer

Dear Editor: I have been thinking a lot lately about the victims of tragedy. It’s often in and through tragedy that people find their most powerful motivation and voice to help incite change … more

Submitted by Heather Green | 8/8/19

An open letter to Wyoming’s statewide elected officials

Dear Editor: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced its intent to contract with a private company to build and operate an immigration detention center in Evanston. It would … more

Submitted by Ronn Smith | 8/8/19

Where are the voices of outrage?

Dear Editor: Less than one minute. That’s all it took to kill 29 innocent people and destroy countless other lives. 249. That’s the number of mass murders in the U.S. in 2019, so far. … more

Submitted by Harriet Bloom-Wilson | 8/6/19

Loose lips sink ships

Dear Editor: The name-calling, accusations and reckless talk I hear and see in the news and on social media from everyday people all the way up to our highest leaders is disheartening and seems to … more

Submitted by Tim Waters | 8/6/19

Community’s generosity for the animal shelter ‘overwhelming’

Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for the outpouring of support when the shelter was flooded due to the recent storm. Per my usual routine, I went to the … more

Submitted by Elfriede Milburn | 8/1/19

Name-calling, hate seem to be in fashion again

Dear Editor: Thank you for the editorial in the July 23 paper. In this country, everyone has the right to freedom of speech and opinions. It also seems that theTen Commandments have fallen into … more

Submitted by Rita Lewis | 8/1/19

‘The Squad’ represents part of America

Dear Editor: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a common lay-person’s error the other day, equating correlation with causation in regards to the president’s Twitter attack on four female … more

7/30/19

Community’s help with fallen tree appreciated

Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank several people who assisted us when a very large part of a huge cottonwood tree came crashing down in our backyard at 10 p.m. Saturday … more

Submitted by Tom Bibbey | 7/23/19

Thoughts on proposed NWC student center

Dear Editor: There is much more to be said for a new library, and much less need for an expensive building, $10 million estimated cost, pretexted as a collegiate student union. Powell does need a … more

Submitted by Carol Bendick | 7/18/19