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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
Council holds preliminary budget meeting
Whitefish City Manager Dana Meeker said changes were happening with the tax structure in Montana last week at a preliminary budget meeting with the City Council. The proposed total fiscal year 2027 budget is $63.5 million, which reflects a $2.8 million increase in expenditures.
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New owners vow to keep Great Northern Bar unchanged
The Great Northern Bar and Grill in Whitefish officially changed hands at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. Aside from the name on the deed, nothing has changed at the treasured downtown watering hole.
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New owners vow to keep Great Northern Bar unchanged
The Great Northern Bar and Grill in Whitefish officially changed hands at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. Aside from the name on the deed, nothing has changed at the treasured downtown watering hole.
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Class of 2026: Anderson Barrile takes life lessons from football field
Imagine never having played or watched football, then learning, training, playing and excelling in it -- all in a matter of four short years.
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Bergland, Orme earn top spots for Whitefish at Western A meet
The Whitefish girls track and field team finished third at divisionals this weekend in Frenchtown, behind Hamilton and the host team.
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Two Bear Therapeutic Riding Center acknowledged for high standards
Two Bear Therapeutic Riding Center was one of only 130 organizations worldwide selected recently to participate in the 2026 Horses for Mental Health Campaign, a global movement raising awareness and funding for programs that bring horses and people together for healing, connection and emotional well-being.
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Senior profile: Sol Holmquist a caring competitor
Sports are a big part of senior Sol Holmquist’s life.
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Council explores railway crossing study options
The Whitefish City Council discussed the railroad crossing elimination study at a recent work session.
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Habitat Flathead moves forward with townhomes on Whitefish Avenue
Habitat for Humanity Flathead Valley will receive funds from the city of Whitefish to purchase two lots on Whitefish Avenue to build a pair of deed-restricted townhomes.
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Council approves zoning regs as discussion turns to downtown building height
The Whitefish City Council last week approved amendments to zoning and subdivision regulations after a discussion about how to deal with a new state law that would allow 60-foot buildings downtown.
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Foster Flower Wholesale Nursery one of handful using biological controls
The greenhouses at Foster Flowers Wholesale Nursery in Whitefish look like most other greenhouses. The floors are covered with trays of young plants and rows of hanging baskets are overhead.
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Outstanding in his field, out hiking in the mountains: Whitefish scientist reflects on Nobel Prize
Dr. Fred Ramsdell, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, gave a talk at the Wachholz Center in Kalispell in early May and although he collected the award six months ago, he said, “It’s still surreal.”
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