Powell Tribune

Too far gone? Don’t despair

For several years my wife and I lived on a mountain just above the snow line. On winter mornings we would rush to the window to see if our world was covered with a blanket of white. Sometimes it … more

By Steve Nelson | 11/21/19

My one and only

My inspiration for entering this essay contest is my grandfather. He was a part of the communication system in the military. The communication system was in charge of things like radios and … more

By Madisynn Valdez | 11/19/19

On citizenship and consciences

It’d be a lot easier to be a good citizen — to determine good from evil and right from wrong — if only Washington didn’t present more as a three-ring circus than serious … more

By Pat Stuart | 11/14/19

Gardening column branches out with new author

Hello, before I begin I would like to thank Suzanne Larsen for her years of dedication and commitment to writing this gardening column. Over the years, I have had the privilege to get to know and … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 11/14/19

Putting down tree roots

I only see Marge Buchholz a few times a year. We do not work in the same building together, but we are part of the same library system. She is retiring from her position as the branch librarian at … more

By Maggie Sullivan | 11/14/19

The president and SBA support Wyoming’s veterans and their families

Over the last three years, President Donald Trump has made it his priority to highlight the importance of our nation’s veteran entrepreneurs. He has empowered the U.S. Small Business … more

By Dan Nordberg | 11/12/19

The colors of Turquiose Pool, in the Midway Geyser Basin at Yellowstone National Park, contrast with a layer of fluffy snow Saturday. The Hayden Expedition of 1878 named the pool for its ‘milky, white bottom and gem-like, blue-colored water,’ according to the park website.

Which whine goes best with tag soup?

Tag soup is best served with a spoonful of humility and swallowed along with your pride. A little salt in the open wounds of your failure helps it go down easier. Not familiar with the recipe? Its … more

By Mark Davis | 11/7/19

Five facts to know about Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or who exactly it celebrates. To clear some of that up, here are … more

By Katie Lange | 11/7/19

Weathering sudden changes

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. Being from the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, I have a good understanding of what incredible colors can be seen from autumn leaves. Not to … more

By Tim Morrow | 11/7/19

Governor ignored economics and science on grizzlies

Wyoming Wildlife Advocates (WWA) condemns Gov. Mark Gordon’s recent remarks disparaging and politicizing grizzly bears and wolves during a recent speech to the Park County Farm Bureau … more

By Kristin Combs | 11/5/19

What really makes us great

I recently heard a student from central Asia asked about his impression of our community. His response was both insightful and astute. He said, “Everywhere, everything is so clean,” … more

By Pat Stuart | 10/31/19

Join with God in the act of gift giving

Grace to you and peace. “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided … more

By Donna Putney | 10/31/19

City projects made for a busy summer

Happy day — we can now cross Absaroka Street east/west at all intersections! What a great project this is for our community. Thank you to Powell’s citizens for being patient during … more

By John Wetzel | 10/29/19

Adults pose biggest challenge to high school sports

Inappropriate adult behavior at high school athletic events in Wyoming continues to increase each year. When more than 2,000 high school athletic directors were asked in a recent national survey … more

By Ron Laird and Karissa Niehoff | 10/29/19

Leaves: The free fertilizer

We didn’t get much time to enjoy the beautiful fall colors this year. With early October’s freezing temperatures, snow and wind, the fall colors are mostly gone. Leaves have fallen by the … more

By Suzanne Larsen | 10/25/19

When age is more than just a number

This appearance of The Amend Corner is sort of significant — at least as significant as a column produced by a guy like me can be. I realized that this was a significant column while … more

By Don Amend | 10/24/19

Healthy wildlife key to conservation

Successful wildlife conservation and management depends on keeping wildlife populations healthy. Unlike in captive animals, disease in wildlife is often difficult to prevent, detect, and control. … more

By Sen. John Barrasso | 10/24/19

Returning to the source

Have you ever been given a task and you have a million ideas of how you will accomplish it, but when setting out to do it, none of them seem right? Well, that is me writing this right now. When you … more

By Miles McNair | 10/24/19

Comfortable won’t cut it when it comes to retirement security

Retirement is a milestone many look forward to but do not want to confront. It is estimated that only 40 percent of working adults have calculated the income they will need for retirement, according … more

By Sen. Mike Enzi | 10/22/19

Battle Mountain, small towns and Edison’s favorite fishing hole

If you blast through Carbon County on Interstate 80, you begin to think that all there is to see is high desert and the towering Elk Mountain. But that part of Wyoming offers so much … more

By Bill Sniffin | 10/22/19