IN OUR OPINION

How best to protect ag land?

There seems to be much general agreement amongst most residents who have spoken up about the new land use plan from the Powell portion of Park County that prime ag land, and the farms that occupy …
More editorials
It’s been years since my beat included coverage of K-12 education and, until moving to the Powell Tribune, I hadn’t really covered a college aside from collegiate sports since I was a …
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: The State Legislature really needs to do something to rein in skyrocketing property taxes.  Unfortunately, this was the sentiment about this time …
The Powell City Council should be open to more cackling about hens. Last week, all but one councilor opposed a proposal to allow more than four birds on city lots. A common refrain for not doing …
As a history buff and newspaper journalist, I love looking at old newspapers. And having grown up in the West, I love looking at the early days of newspapers that often opened in communities before …
How slippery can a slippery slope really be? The phrase has been used for decades, generally as a way to express the fear that one relatively minor action may open the door to a bigger action …
Columns
Another year of high school sports came to a close for the Powell Panthers, where droughts came to an end for both state tournament appearances and state championships with the Panthers impressing …
Good afternoon, community members, parents, friends, family and the stars of today’s show — Powell High School Class of 2023.  Guys, we made it. Through all the highs and lows, …
Faculty, students, parents and friends welcome, and thank you for joining the Class of 2023 to celebrate our high school graduation. We never thought this day would come. Many of us have looked …
An islet is a small, often unnamed island covering less than an acre, and is generally uninhabited due to scant vegetation. So, the Islets of Langerhans sound like they should be a group of islands …
Americans are getting more and more dissatisfied with their political parties. Recent surveys show that both parties are viewed unfavorably by a majority of Americans. President Joe Biden is …
eleven County Connection logo
Letters to the Editor
Can ‘airspace’ be a precedent in corner crossing?
Dear editor: Responding to your guest editorial of May 18 — if the corner crossing debate weren’t so infuriating, I’d find it funny. As an American citizen, I’m part …
What is courage in these challenging times?
Dear editor: As part of its mission of advocating for a quality education for everyone and encouraging participation in our democracy, Wyoming Rising, a 501(c)4 organization, cosponsored a …
Loaves and Fishes grateful for support
Dear editor: Thank you Powell, our Postal Food Drive was greeted with such generosity. The day of the drive we were gifted with 5,000 pounds of food and a few donations came after the …
A thank you to donors from Backpack Blessings board of directors
Dear editor: There are times when the two words — Thank You — seem insufficient to convey our feelings to all those who have contributed to the Backpack Blessings of Powell …
Loaves and Fishes partners with post office for food drive
Dear editor: Powell Valley Loaves and Fishes is once again partnering with the Powell Post Office and postal workers for the Stamp Out Hunger food drive this Saturday, May 13. Food …