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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 [email protected] or 406-882-3505.

ARTICLES BY JULIE ENGLER

Planning Commission approves final variance requests

The Whitefish Planning Commission approved two requests for variances to setbacks, including one to the lakeshore protection zone setback.
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Habitat Flathead breaks ground for two townhomes with more on horizon

A crowd turned out on Whitefish Avenue last week for a Habitat for Humanity Flathead ground breaking celebration.
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Whitefish grapples with E-bike regulations

They started showing up in Whitefish about five years ago and today, E-bikes are everywhere.
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Whitefish Lake still free from AIS

Mike Koopal, executive director of the Whitefish Lake Institute, said one of the successes of the partnership between the city and the institute has been the lack of aquatic invasive species in Whitefish Lake.
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Elite cyclist Sam Boardman peddles the sport to everyone

Sam Boardman’s signature long wavy hair and burly mustache set him apart in the world of professional cycling. They also make him easier to spot during races.
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Elite cyclist Sam Boardman peddles the sport to everyone

Sam Boardman’s signature long wavy hair and burly mustache set him apart in the world of professional cycling. They also make him easier to spot during races.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Stepping up – How to help ease the ‘epidemic’ of pet abandonment

In mid-June, Columbia Falls resident, Brooke Hall, saw a Facebook post.
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Photos: Campers perform brilliant concert

Established in 2008, Camp Festival Amadeus is a chamber orchestra music camp for string students from across the country in grades 7-12.
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Whitefish Chamber of Commerce has new temporary location in Pilot office

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce will operate out of the Whitefish Pilot office at 312 East Second Street, for the remainder of the summer while a construction project at the Chamber’s building proceeds.
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Whitefish updates E-bike regulations

They started showing up in Whitefish about five years ago and today, E-bikes are everywhere.
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Shelters see increasing need for pet surrenders

With more than 80 cats in 15 foster homes, KittyMOM’s Rescue Organization is seeing “epidemic” levels of cat abandonment in the valley, according to President Darcy Albert.
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Animal welfare group says cat abandonment becoming an 'epidemic'

The phone rang again. Four kittens were found in a pontoon boat after their mother leapt from the craft as its shrink wrap was being removed.
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Whitefish City Council approves $63.5M preliminary budget

The Whitefish City Council approved its fiscal year 2027 preliminary budget last week totaling $63.5 million, reflecting a $2.8 million increase in expenditures.
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Pet abandonment on the rise in the valley

Dumping pets is not only irresponsible; it is also illegal.
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Merger on ice — welcome Northwest Snow Ghosts

A major merger happened on the ice last week as the Glacier Avalanche Hockey Association and the Flathead Valley Hockey Association combined to form the Northwest Snow Ghosts.
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