Letters to the Editor | Powell Tribune

‘Fifty States, One Israel’

Dear editor: On Sept. 13, a Wyoming delegation joined 250 state legislators from all 50 states on a diplomatic mission to Israel called “50 States, One Israel,” hosted by the Israeli … more

Submitted by Karin Richard | 10/30/25

There are two parties in Congress

Dear editor: In response to my inquiry to Rep. Harriet Hageman about the government shutdown she replied, “Forty-seven Democrats blocked the House-passed Continuing Resolution (CR) 13 … more

Submitted by Phil Anthony | 10/30/25

Prioritize bipartisan solutions to our challenges

Dear editor: Recently I was driving on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 (the famed Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway) during the early morning hours to do some photography at Yellowstone and saw something … more

Submitted by Todd Johnson | 10/30/25

When is a protest not a protest?

Dear editor: This is in response to a letter to the editor in the Thursday, Oct. 23 edition of the Powell Tribune entitled “What’s more un-American? Protests or Presidents? The … more

Submitted by Bob and Linda Graff | 10/28/25

What's more un-American? Protests or president?

Dear editor: Sen. John Barrasso claimed on the Senate floor last Thursday that the "No Kings" protests scheduled for Saturday were "radical" and "anti-American ... 'I hate America' rallies." … more

Submitted by Phil Anthony | 10/23/25

Department of Health needs to keep funding

Dear editor: The news of Powell Valley Healthcare’s decision to close their oncology services along with their Cody Clinic reminded me of the state of health care in Wyoming, overall. Many … more

Submitted by Laurie Larsen | 10/16/25

With sadness we say goodbye

Dear editor: Recently we were informed of the closing of the Oncology Department at the Powell Valley Hospital because of funding issues. Our hearts sank when we heard this and we confess … more

Submitted by Linda and Bob Graff | 10/16/25

Kirk was not a prophet

Dear editor: I read with dismay the article regarding Charlie Kirk being a prophet. Simply put, biblically Charlie was not a prophet, because he did not fulfill the requirements of that … more

Submitted by Tom Young | 10/14/25

F for fiscal responsibility

Dear editor: We all live with choices and priorities, especially keeping our fiscal house in order at home or with business. Having a budget. Living within our means. Avoiding excessive … more

Submitted by Jim Vetter | 10/14/25

Worried about lewd language: Look at county regulations

Dear editor: In reading a recent article on a commission dealing with lewd language in the public venue here in Wyoming. I would suggest that our own Park County Development Standards and … more

Submitted by Robin Berry | 10/14/25

Are you better off now?

Dear editor: Let me ask you — are you better off now under Project 2025? Do you feel safer now with our national security, nuclear weapons, FBI and armed forces controlled by television … more

Submitted by Linda Raynolds | 10/14/25

A request from a voter

Dear editor: This is an email I sent to the Wyoming Legislature because the issue is critical. I wanted it to reach more than their ears. I am Martin Garhart, a Republican and I live in … more

Submitted by Martin Garhart | 10/14/25

Message to Hageman: Don't sell public lands

Dear editor: Concerning the article about Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman's continued support for the sale of our public lands, context matters. In Montana, both senators and the West district … more

Submitted by Barry Reiswig | 10/9/25

An eye for an eye

Dear editor: The letter by Pat Winlow of Sept. 25 states that President Trump is staging a coup attempt. Perhaps Pat does not remember (selectively) all the things that the left did to … more

Submitted by Linda and Bob Graff | 10/7/25

Trump administration tariffs’ affect local ag

Dear editor: While many people across the country have been affected by the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, the impacts on American farmers are becoming clearer every day. As the … more

Submitted by Schyler Borders | 10/2/25

Murder, the ultimate act of cancel culture

Dear editor: According to Phil Anthony’s assertion, in his letter in the Sept. 23 Tribune, Charlie Kirk has been “canonized” when, in fact, he is just the victim of the … more

Submitted by Linda and Bob Graff | 9/30/25

When will we be like the good Samaritan?

Dear editor: Shortly after Charlie Kirk’s wrongful murder, many Republicans called upon us to stop using hateful, dehumanizing language. They encouraged us to follow Charlie’s … more

Submitted by Dennis Reuter | 9/30/25

Kirk’s assassination an inflection point for America

Dear editor: Charlie Kirk’s gruesome assassination marked the most prominent political killing since the murder of RFK in 1968. Like the second Kennedy assassination, and that of MLK, … more

Submitted by Jesse Campbell | 9/25/25

Pay attention to what administration is doing

Dear editor: I suggest we the people pay attention to what the current administration is saying and doing. Recently, Donald Trump has been talking about silencing medias that criticize him. … more

Submitted by Pat Winlow | 9/25/25

Kudos to homecoming parade organizers

Dear editor: What a great homecoming parade! Led by the band were students representing not only sports, but other activities such as robotics, speech, FFA and many others. Whoever organized the … more

Submitted by Joyce Harkness | 9/25/25