Letters to the Editor | Powell Tribune

Global warming studies allow for more big government

Dear editor: After reading the doom and gloom global warming forecast in the Feb. 29, 2024 edition of the Powell Tribune — “Yellowstone snowpack declining” — I was not … more

Submitted by Steve Torrey | 4/9/24

Absence of facts

Dear editor: In response to the letter by Dennis Reuter in the March 26 Powell Tribune. We know that politics is a dirty business. It always has been. We have dirty politicians on … more

Submitted by Linda and Bob Graff | 4/2/24

RE: parental responsibility

Dear editor: As a parent we are responsible to teach our children several things. Amongst these are love, manners, morals, respect and faith. Otherwise, we raise feral thugs. Parents are the … more

Submitted by Robin Berry | 3/28/24

Elected official associations shouldn’t get public dollars

Dear editor: Within Wyoming there are a number of associations representing elected officials, governing bodies, special districts, political subdivisions and employee associations. … more

Submitted by Vincent Vanata | 3/26/24

Real patriots work for justice, tranquility

Dear editor: Republicans who follow Trump claim that the Jan. 6 “patriots” are hostages and are treated unfairly. Many protesters claim a First Amendment right to do what they did. … more

Submitted by Dennis Reuter | 3/26/24

Park County GOP not what it used to be

Dear editor: I’d like to respond to Robin Berry’s recent letter to the editor regarding the Park County Republican Party Central Committee and its duly elected precinct committeemen … more

Submitted by Geri Hockhalter | 3/26/24

E-poll books present cyber security issues, not election integrity

Dear editor: At the March 7 GOP meeting we were made aware that the clerks' office is requesting the use of electronic polling books (e-poll books) at all voting locations in Park County. A … more

Submitted by Dave McMillan | 3/14/24

Thanks to all the nice people in town

Dear editor: I’m traveling around Powell this past several weeks, volunteering at several locations. I was checking out all the public lands and natural resources. I ran into some … more

Submitted by Spirit and Douglas | 3/12/24

Schools need to focus on basics

Dear editor: We sit listening and watching our state Legislature battle over our next biennium state budget. Our country’s inflation is rising exponentially, businesses are closing, people … more

Submitted by Robin Berry | 3/12/24

County GOP approves irrational resolutions

Dear editor: I am acutely aware that my world view is out of step with the majority of Wyomingites. I have not, however, stormed any capitals, intimidated any voters, or threatened any … more

Submitted by Phil Anthony | 3/12/24

Wyoming Rising is wrong

Dear editor: Phyllis Roseberry’s letter is in error. Our six member panel of Park County Patriots Dan Laursen, Dave McMillan, Tim Lasseter, Boone Tidwell, Larry and Toni French asked the … more

Submitted by Larry French | 2/27/24

Sen. Laursen: Ballots may be hand counted

Dear editor: Wow is all I can say about a recent letter to the editor, penned by Phyllis Roseberry, chair, Wyoming Rising. She was correct on some statements and maybe not telling the whole … more

Submitted by Dan Laursen | 2/27/24

People need to re-register if they did not vote in last general election

Dear editor: We in Park County and the great state of Wyoming attempted to communicate to our legislators about property taxes. Through the valiant efforts of many, a referendum to put the … more

Submitted by Robin Berry | 2/27/24

Glad Lenten Concert series is back

Dear editor: I was very happy to read in the Powell Tribune that the Lenten Concert series is back after a 12-year hiatus. I have family in Powell and vicinity. It is certain that harpist Holly … more

Submitted by James A. Marples | 2/20/24

Why are Yellowstone roads closing early?

Dear editor: We’ve been shut out of Yellowstone. For the second year in a row, Yellowstone interior roads closed early for the summer season on Oct. 31. For decades interior … more

Submitted by Steve Torrey | 2/20/24

GOP Committee members need to show up

Dear editor: After reading an article (in another publication) filled with inaccuracies and misinformation, it is apparent that many people who live in this community need … more

Submitted by Robin Berry | 2/20/24

No room for a difference of opinion

Dear editor: In March of 2022, I wrote a letter to your paper (“GOP using intimidation and exclusion” — March 24, 2022) expressing my dismay that Park County Republicans were … more

Submitted by Phil Anthony | 2/20/24

Kelly Parcel should stay open to public access

Dear editor: “You have been where few people will ever be,” my father would say whenever we reached the top of another mountain in the Shoshone National Forest. During any free time … more

Submitted by Karinthia Herweyer | 2/15/24

Hageman staffer won’t answer question

Dear editor: Given that Rep. Harriet Hageman is such an ardent Trump supporter, I decided to call her office in Washington this afternoon to see if I could get her response to the former … more

Submitted by Morgan Tyree | 2/15/24

Reject hand counting of ballots

Dear editor: This letter is in response to Rep. Dan Laursen (R-Powell) and Dave McMillan’s request to the Park County Commissioners to hand count ballots. This is the second time such … more

Submitted by Phyllis Roseberry | 2/15/24