Powell Tribune

Readers support freedom of speech

Dear Editor, We believe in freedom of speech and appreciate Kevin Killough’s article about it in the May 10 Tribune. Believing in freedom of speech means that everyone can express … more

Submitted by Linda and Bob Graff | 5/12/22

All citizen legislators have conflicts of some kind

Dear Editor: I am most interested in the mumblings from our Park County Republican “leaders” about the “purge” with regard to our own state Sen. (R.J.) Kost — … more

Submitted by Alan Simpson | 5/10/22

Thank yous, and concerns about cartoon

Dear Editor: I too would like to thank Alan Simpson for his excellent letter, as well as Mickey Waddell for her enlightening discussion. Then I would like to thank Jim McEvoy for his letter … more

Submitted by Julie Fulton | 5/10/22

Editorial was off base

Dear Editor: The editorial opinion by Kevin Killough published on April 26 is an example of the evolving corporate propaganda campaign of climate change denial and doubt that is being exposed in … more

Submitted by Lawrence Parker | 5/5/22

Excellent letter, enlightening discussion

Dear Editor: I, too, would like to thank Alan Simpson for his excellent letter, as well as Mickey Waddell for her enlightening discussion. Then I would like to thank Jim McEvoy for his … more

Submitted by Julie Fulton | 5/5/22

GOP and Stroot unfair to Supreme Court Justice Jackson

Dear Editor: On Feb. 25, President Biden fulfilled a campaign pledge to put a black woman on the Supreme Court by nominating Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Ten days previously, the Powell Tribune … more

Submitted by Jim McEvoy | 4/26/22

Thank you, Alan Simpson!

Dear Editor: I have had the good fortune to be an election official in Natrona, Campbell and Park counties over the past 40 years. Never have I witnessed any problems with the election process … more

Submitted by Mickey Waddell | 4/26/22

This Earth Day, commit to do your part

Dear Editor: The future home of our children and grandchildren, our bountiful earth, entrusted to us by God, is struggling. We are not being good stewards. The evidence is all around … more

Submitted by Marynell Oechsner | 4/21/22

‘Bigs’ make a difference in children’s lives

Dear Editor: April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters, we would like to take the opportunity to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of the volunteers in … more

Submitted by Sarah Schrickling | 4/21/22

An open letter on election integrity

To whom it may concern: I am totally opposed to hand ballot counting in the next election or any other. To say that this is a “bipartisan effort” is absurd. Apparently one Democrat … more

Submitted by Alan K. Simpson | 4/19/22

Tractor parade for Tak Ogawa brought back memories

Dear Editor: Hats off to the John Deere drivers who paraded to honor Tak Ogawa. Great story and photo. I worked for Tak many times when I was in high school. He and Emmy were so generous and kind. … more

Submitted by Verne W. House | 4/19/22

Cody billboard proves how low we’ve sunk

Dear Editor: I have recently noticed a new billboard, on Big Horn Avenue in Cody, that has proven just how low we have sunk as a so-called civilization. We are now advertising and encouraging … more

Submitted by Leslie Maslak | 4/19/22

Many Republicans are playing for the wrong team

Dear Editor: Shame on me for not keeping up with reading the papers that come to our house so I could have responded earlier and shame on Phil Anthony for his letter to the editor on March 24. … more

Submitted by Dona Becker | 4/14/22

Make sure you are an organ donor

Dear Editor: April is Donate Life Month. Everyone, please join in and be a donor. We ask that everyone look at your driver’s license and make sure you have the little heart symbol with a Y … more

Submitted by Don Hansen and Marc Beaudry | 4/12/22

Writer misunderstood funding and role of Cody Conservation District

Dear Editor: Mr. Lee’s April 5 letter on tax increases shows a basic misunderstanding of taxes and particularly a mischaracterization of the Cody Conservation District. He is disillusioned … more

Submitted by Russ Dwyer, Bobbie Holder, Vince Vanata, Joe Kondelis, Richard Jones | 4/12/22

The Powell Senior Center needs help too!

Dear Editor: In the March 17 Tribune, an article was written about the $14 million received by NWC to build a new student center. We have been in the DeWitt Student Center and it definitely … more

Submitted by Linda and Bob Graff | 4/7/22

We’ve had enough tax increases

Dear Editor: I read that the Cody Conservation District is wanting a 1 mil levy tax increase to fund themselves. The Powell Library board wants to increase sales tax by 1% for a new building. … more

Submitted by Scott Lee | 4/5/22

Wyoming’s wage gap is real — and large

Dear Editor: Regarding Mr. Kevin Killough’s editorial regarding the wage gap between men and women being equal, I call BUNK! 1) Of course, this article was written by a man. 2) In a … more

Submitted by Jackie Anthony | 4/5/22

Farm subsidies illustrate hypocrisy of tax opponents

Dear Editor: After reviewing the remarkable reluctance of some of our Park County legislators to “any kind of tax whatsoever,” I thought it time to inject a little common sense and … more

Submitted by Alan Simpson | 3/29/22

GOP using intimidation and exclusion

Dear Editor: Sadly, if there’s one message I take away from your story of March 22, “Park County Republicans ...,” it is the similarity in tactics between this group and fascist … more

Submitted by Phil Anthony | 3/24/22