Columns | Powell Tribune

I find most humans to be a dismal disappointment so friends in my inner circle have heard me somewhat jokingly, say, “I’m a great judge of character. I hate everybody.” I always … more

By Trena Eiden | 12/21/23

Wyoming needs to be bullish about energy

Loading an unwilling bull into a trailer can be daunting, even if it is for its own good. Bulls tend to be testy and their size presents a special challenge. My dad’s approach involved … more

By Mark Gordon | 12/21/23

Christmas a time to accept the best gift of all

Imagine this scenario: You are spending time with a friend catching up and they tell you this story. “I got a phone call from this car dealership. They said I was supposed to come in and … more

By Seth Carter | 12/21/23

An open message to Doug Blough

Doug, although we have not had the pleasure of meeting in person yet, I must implore you to change your suggested name of the “Blough Tribune” to something more inclusive. I … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 12/19/23

No more free climate rides for China

President Joe Biden’s climate envoy John Kerry told the COP-28 climate conference this month that there shouldn’t be any more coal power plants permitted … more

By John Barrasso | 12/19/23

Freedom from thoughts

When people seek out help from therapy, it is often at their lowest point. They express feelings of being, “so tired,” “overwhelmed,” “I don’t know what to … more

By Myoung Shin Hilson | 12/14/23

Conservative commitment to Wyoming

As Wyoming conservatives, there are certain beliefs that define us. For example, we believe in protecting human life from beginning to end. We believe that we should be involved in all decisions … more

By Clark Stith and Barry Crago | 12/14/23

Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice

We’re all familiar with the Christmas song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” One of the lyrics of that song goes like this: “He’s making a list, he’s checking it … more

By Brian Onstead | 12/14/23

Disney’s Christmas baking is no joke

Every year, just before Christmas, I bake five loaves of Potica Bread. Depending on who you ask, Potica pronounced po-teet-suh, is a Serbian, Slovenian, Croatian or Yugoslavian pastry, but it’s … more

By Trena Eiden | 12/12/23

Proposed property tax changes are bad policy

Property tax is a hot issue in Wyoming politics. Residential property tax assessments have increased in recent years, and some are feeling the squeeze. These concerns are not entirely … more

By Khale Lenhart | 12/12/23

Rural Powell farm fire has unlikely ramification

One of reasons I have such affection for Powell, even now more than two decades since our departure, is your local fire department. First, perhaps a bit of background. I arrived in your … more

By Steve Moseley | 12/7/23

Rose hips are a naturally occurring berry with concentrated amounts of vitamin C. Some studies show that getting vitamin C from natural sources is more effective than ascorbic acid, which may not be absorbed well by the body.

Where should you get your vitamin C?

We’re told to take vitamin C, quercetin, zinc, and vitamin D this time of year. These nutrients are linked to an increase in the efficiency of our immune systems, helping us to steer clear of … more

By Heather Jones | 12/7/23

Breathing easy in winter: Expert insights on lung health

As winter’s chill settles in, the change in weather brings new challenges for respiratory health. Dr. Tara Leigh Taylor, an esteemed pulmonologist at Cody Regional Health, is on a mission to … more

By Ashley Trudo | 12/7/23

How do we celebrate?

Let me just say I love Christmas music, around Christmas time that is, and I love the classics. It has to be crooners and most assuredly it is not Mariah Carey. I enjoy the trees, lights and the … more

By Miles McNair | 12/7/23

Revolutionizing weight loss

In recent years, medical spas, like True Body Medical Spa, have emerged as holistic wellness hubs, offering cutting-edge solutions for individuals seeking effective and sustainable weight loss. One … more

By Betsey Neddermyer | 12/7/23

Homeownership year one

On Nov. 30, I will have officially owned my own home for one year and boy has it been a good one. There have been so many wonderful memories made in the last year and there is no better feeling than … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 12/5/23

Gaza. Where will it end?

Revulsion. Outside the United States and Western Europe, the world has largely turned away in revulsion from the Israeli response to the Hamas attack in early October and from us, its American … more

By Pat Stuart | 12/5/23

Will the shot clock make a difference?

At the second meeting of the year for the Wyoming High School Activities Association, on Halloween, the board approved a measure that will see the 35-second shot clock introduced into 3A and 4A … more

By Seth Romsa | 11/30/23

All about the legs

My fondest memories of Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with family always include turkey legs. I often flash back to my adolescent pre-meal dreams when Mom would leave the meat on the bone and … more

By Mark Davis | 11/30/23

December happenings at the library

The Powell Library is launching a Storywalk at Homesteader Park. Join us Friday, Dec. 1 from 1-3 p.m., as we hold a ribbon cutting and unveil the Storywalk for the community. Stop by the … more

By Karen Horner | 11/30/23