Columns | Powell Tribune

Home on the range: Cattle, climate and conservation

One headline in the Salt Lake Tribune has stirred up the agricultural community across the West. It proclaims that hamburgers and cows are the culprits behind the droughts, and by eating … more

By Hattie Hobart, Madeline Dalrymple and Alex Amonette | 5/14/24

A Yellowstone National Park tourist took his time to get pictures in 2005 while far closer than 25 yards to a bull elk.

Gird yourselves, folks, Touron season is blooming …

The East Gate is open. Mark Davis has posted his annual, always-refreshing ‘first day’ story and photos. Both are unmistakable signs the Tourons have returned. Each year folks outdo … more

By Steve Moseley | 5/9/24

Who is holding you accountable?

Everyone wants authenticity. If you happen to see a poll on what people want in a church, authenticity often ranks up near the top of the list. People say they want authenticity from the pulpit and … more

By Miles McNair | 5/9/24

Biden’s damaging war against American energy production

The United States is the largest oil producer in the world. In 2023, we pumped out a record 12.9 million barrels every day. This is a significant milestone for the American … more

By John Barrasso | 5/9/24

Economic diversification is key to Wyoming’s future

Politicians and public commentators talk a lot about economic diversification in Wyoming, and with good reason. Economic diversification is likely the single most important issue for the … more

By Khale Lenhart | 5/7/24

Summertime smiles and seeds

I hate to admit it, but I have multiple personalities. Not in the sense that you’d think upon hearing those words, but two distinct personalities: my summer self, and my winter self. One … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 5/2/24

Be willing to have his will done

The model prayer that Jesus gave his followers begins, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven,” Matthew … more

By Shane Legler | 5/2/24

Unlocking the Secrets of Spring gardening in Zone 4

As the frost melts away and the days stretch longer, gardeners in Zone 4 eagerly expect the opportunity to get their hands back in the soil. With the arrival of spring, the gardening season kicks off … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 4/26/24

Park County Animal Shelter: Where compassion meets hard work

By Jona Harris Guest columnist With April well underway, we take a moment to recognize the selfless individuals who generously donate their time, energy, and passion to make a … more

By Jona Harris | 4/25/24

Lady of the night?

Last week, I had a very public and very embarrassing experience occur in the vet office. A few months back, I had scheduled in for my cat to get fixed. It was time, as she had learned how … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 4/25/24

God is faithful

How can I know that God is faithful? Faithfulness is an attribute of God, a fact about his character. One of the things about God that has impacted me the most is that he has consistently kept his … more

By Hunter Christner | 4/25/24

Property taxes: refunds and exemptions

Over the past few years, property taxes have been a runaway train wreaking havoc on Wyomingites. While the Legislature has been able to enact some temporary fixes, we need to do more to achieve … more

By David Hill | 4/23/24

Biden’s war on energy is bad for America and her allies

We must stop giving our adversaries a leg up in energy markets. In 2014, former defense secretary Robert Gates wrote that then–vice president Joe Biden “has been wrong on nearly … more

By John Barrasso | 4/23/24

If men would only listen

Starting many years ago, Gar would come home from work rubbing his right shoulder. I’d ask what was wrong and he’d say he didn’t know, but his shoulder hurt. I’d say maybe he … more

By Trena Eiden | 4/18/24

Salvation Mountain

Not long ago I came across a quirky song on a Lauren Daigle album called “Salvation Mountain.” It is the kind of song I would never feel comfortable singing in public, but I am a great … more

By Janita Krayniak | 4/18/24

My excessive rapid-eye movement

I can’t believe I missed probably the most monumental of all holidays and failed to celebrate or even acknowledge it; I was just out there doing my own thing like any other day, totally … more

By Doug Blough | 4/16/24

Abortion is a public health crisis and the chief executive enables it

In a letter addressed to the Wyoming House Judiciary Committee dated Feb. 19, 2024 the president of Wellspring Health Access in Casper expressed the abortion mill’s opposition to House Bill … more

By Rachel Rodriguez-Williams | 4/16/24

March madness merlot

The end of March has arrived, spring is kind of in the air, and everyone is beginning to do a little bit of spring cleaning. That’s what my plan was at least. Nate and I were going to build … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 4/11/24

Let’s stop the small-town gossip

Having been born and raised in the Big Horn Basin, and calling Powell home for the past 14 years, I often reflect on the many blessings and opportunities that I appreciate about living in small-town … more

By Steven Hultgren | 4/11/24

Star Northwest College basketball player Deangelo Newsom was just one among many outstanding athletes coaches brought to Powell during the writer’s time covering the sports programs.

Is Northwest College an asset to Powell? Discuss

I arrived in Powell on the Trib staff with zero experience applying whatever journalistic skills I had to anything college. So, I began from scratch. It did not take long to open these eyes to … more

By Steve Moseley | 4/9/24