IN OUR OPINION

Legislators optimistic early in session

The Wyoming Legislature is in session, and amongst our area legislators I sense a lot of optimism.  Most of them stopped by the Little America Hotel last week during the Wyoming State Press …
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At an afternoon work session Jan. 7 to prepare a questionnaire for Park County residents on their thoughts on potential regulations, new Commissioner Kelly Simone was understandably shocked at the …
It’s almost shocking how few qualifications there are to become the assessor for Park County.  To fill retired assessor Pat Meyer’s post, one need only be a Republican, a …
For this first edition of 2025, I wanted to thank all those who have read the Powell Tribune in 2024.  Thanks for not only reading, but supporting this publication. It enables us to …
Unintended consequences. Commissioner Scott Mangold brought up that phrase at the last Park County Commission meeting of the year after voting to approve a settlement with a company to build a …
Hopefully by the time you read this you’ve had some eggnog or at least Christmas cookies, are preparing for a Christmas Eve service or to read “The Night Before Christmas” to the …
Columns
The problem with having a New Year's resolution is that most of us fail at them.  At least, that's what I read in a story published by MSU Denver. According to the story, around 90% of …
When our first parents rebelled against God, they broke the world in spectacular fashion. Of course, their rebellion was instigated by the devil. Our first mother couldn’t have known at that …
We’ve had some goofy things happen at motels, mostly because the Eiden’s aren’t always seemingly burdened with brains. Actually, Gar is usually his sane, reliable, savvy self, but …
There are a myriad of concerns among citizens across Wyoming regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in our public institutions. What began as initiatives aimed at fostering …
Even though I'm still sore at the Billings Gazette for ruining the comics page and I was taught to never let go of grudges, I still often buy the Gazette to pour over interesting headlines to pass on …
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Letters to the Editor
Heart Mountain urges preservation of America’s historic commitment to birthright citizenship
Dear editor: We oppose the executive orders issued by President Donald Trump that authorize the use of the outmoded Alien Enemies Act to curb immigration and eliminate birthright citizenship for …
Freedom Caucus doesn’t have our best interests at heart
Dear editor: This letter is in response to the Jan. 9, Rep. Paul Hoeft letter to the editor. I wholly concur with Laurie Larsen's response to Mr. Hoeft’s column. Mr. Hoeft’s …
Disgusted by county’s war on agriculture
Dear editor: As an ag producer, I have never been so insulted in my life. I am disgusted and outraged by our county's increasing war on agriculture. Anyone truly paying attention to the land use …
Attend meeting to oppose adding new land use regulations
Dear editor: Heads up landowners and freedom lovers! Please note, the newly accepted Land Use Plan for Park County is a template for regulation. Now Park County has moved into writing new …
More important things than police logo
Dear editor: In response to the article in Tuesday, Jan. 7 Powell Tribune entitled “Police department adopts new logo, paint scheme.” For some time now, we have wondered to …