IN OUR OPINION

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Last week we wrapped up a three part series from Park County Assessor Terry Call on property taxes, including information on Proposition 1 on the November ballot, as well as publishing the last of …
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Today (Tuesday) begins what could very well be the final stretch of time the county will accept comment — both via email and in person — regarding the county’s development standards and …
I’ve never been into the idea of “keeping up with the Joneses.” Aside from the fact that I don’t live near any families of Joneses, I’ve never minded the oft repeated line that Wyoming …
Last Thursday night, leaving the hospital after listening to an interesting talk by Dr. Galen Mills about using a robot for knee surgeries, I drove down Tower Boulevard to U.S. Highway 14A, expecting …
With Park County Planning and Zoning’s public hearing last week on phase two of the county’s Development Standards and Regulations, the end is — potentially — in sight for a process that has …
It’s going to be a quieter fall politically in Park County, but the November election still holds some big decisions.  With the dust settled on the filings for special districts, the Park …
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I’ve been falling a lot lately — dead sober I might add — and have a neurologist appointment in November. Back when I used to really drink, in my early 20s, I put my alcohol tolerance to the …
Imagine several investors taking possession of an old building. One wants to replace the outdated furnace. Another thinks the inefficient windows should come first. Someone else wants to attract more …
Jesus made a statement about prayer that is often quoted by itself: “Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.” (John 16:24) …
I don’t usually tell my clients what to do. That is not my approach to therapy. I focus on holding a safe space for them, meeting them where they are and helping them become more aware and …
If you read the last column, you might expect my opinion on the proposed 50% Ballot Initiative. But that isn’t the role of the county assessor. My responsibility is to administer Wyoming’s …
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Letters to the Editor
Bextel the true conservative candidate
Dear editor: Riddle me this: If Barlow is the Republican candidate for governor of Wyoming, why are the Democrats in one of the biggest Democrat strongholds in Wyoming (Jackson) voting for …
Blue wave in election is because of Trump
Dear editor: In their latest diatribe to the Powell Tribune, Bob and Linda Graff managed to get one thing correct — this midterm election IS about Donald Trump. Sane, informed Americans …
Cody Auditorium deserves our support
Dear editor: Few buildings in our town hold as many memories as the Cody Auditorium. It has been a part of my life since it was built — physical education, basketball games, high school …
Rural residents shouldn’t have to support trash truck
Dear editor: Park County is asking voters to approve a 1% sales tax that would collect over $19 million, including $1.578 million so the Town of Meeteetse can buy a new sanitation truck and make …
If you want NWC to thrive, vote no on Prop 1
Dear editor: I write as a Cody resident and as a proud trustee of Northwest College. I will be voting NO on Proposition 1 in the upcoming general election, and I encourage my neighbors to do the …