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Julie Engler covers Whitefish City Hall and writes community features for the Whitefish Pilot. She earned master's degrees in fine arts and education from the University of Montana. She can be reached at jengler@whitefishpilot.com or 406-882-3505.

ARTICLES BY JULIE ENGLER

International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association competition dazzles on the Big

Whitefish Mountain Resort hosted the IFSA Junior Freeride competition this weekend.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 22 HOURS AGO

Marijuana, lakeshore variance on City Council agenda

At its first regular meeting of the year, the Whitefish City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution, two ordinances and a minor lakeshore variance.
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Lara reigning two-time World Champion

He did it again. Columbia Falls High School junior Azreal Lara traveled to the Yeti Junior World Finals last month and came home as the World Champion bareback rider for the second year in a row.
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Hudson holds on for third place in World Finals

What do Banana Hammock, Ace and Told You Twice have in common?
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 22 HOURS AGO

Task Force helps thousands of pets and pet families

The Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force in Columbia Falls was the first nonprofit spay and neuter clinic in Montana.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Local sushi eatery celebrates 25 years

Special occasions often call for a special dinner, and in Whitefish, Wasabi Sushi Bar is among the go-to establishments.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Chairlift: Automotive appreciation

I'm in a minority of sorts.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Housing and giving dominated the news in Whitefish in 2024

It was a year focused on housing and on giving while the valley experienced a brisk population growth rate.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO

Growth policy discussion centers on environmental impacts

The Whitefish Community Development Board held a work session to discuss the Environment Section of the growth policy update with Whitefish City Planner Alan Tiefenbach.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO

Grand gift to North Valley Music School

North Valley Music School received a remarkable holiday surprise recently.
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Grand gift to North Valley Music School

North Valley Music School received a remarkable holiday surprise recently.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO

Local stories from Whitefish's earlier years

Jane Forsberg chose to move to Whitefish 38 years ago with her family when her husband, Doc, sold his veterinarian practice in Forsyth, Montana, and became a federal veterinarian, serving the entire area from Eureka to Butte.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO

Housing, land use among city's legislative priorities

The Whitefish City Council considered legislative priorities and moved forward with a pond dredging project at its last regular meeting on Dec.2.
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Photos: Winter band concert

Five Whitefish Middle School and High School bands entertained two rapt audiences who packed the Performing Arts Center last week
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Whitefish Soroptimist joins global campaign against gender-based violence

Soroptimist International of Whitefish recently took part in 16 Days of Activism, an international campaign to raise awareness of gender-based violence.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

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