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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
Capitalism takes the field, demand for elite soccer in a rural valley
A few years ago, all you needed to play soccer were the five Ss: shorts, shirt, socks, shoes and shin guards.
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Whitefish voters will decide on funding for second fire station
The Whitefish City Council last week directed staff to move forward with plans for a second staffed fire station north of the Baker Avenue viaduct, with the final say coming from a voted levy. The station would require a minimum of nine new firefighters.
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Council hopes to pick up mills with 2027 budget
Whitefish City Manager Dana Meeker presented a few fiscal year 2027 budget updates to the City Council last week after receiving the city's 2026 certified taxable value $121,346,206 from the Department of Revenue.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Loyal partners show off skills at 4-H Dog Show
Poised handlers and talented canines were the first to take the Trade Center stage at the Norwest Montana State Fair in Kalispell Friday.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Options for protecting Haskill Basin water supply discussed
At a second work session to discuss the city’s budget last week, the City Council discussed the need for a project to reduce the amount of water being shifted from Haskill Creek to Viking Creek and eventually to Whitefish Lake.
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Whitefish daycare expands to serve more families
The children who attend the Whitefish Community School at 805 Park Avenue aren’t the only ones growing.
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Proposed second fire station to go to voters
The Whitefish City Council directed staff to move forward with plans for a second staffed fire station north of the Baker Avenue viaduct with the final say coming from a voted levy.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Loyal partners show off skills at 4-H Dog Show
Poised handlers and talented canines were the first to take the Trade Center stage at the Norwest Montana State Fair in Kalispell Friday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Garden tour sprouts new ideas throughout the state
The Montana Nursery and Landscape Association chooses a different location in the state each year for its annual tour of nurseries, greenhouses and private landscapes.
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Beauty the natural way
My friend, Kim, and I came up with yet another great idea while camping last week.
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North Valley Music School hosts three-day bluegrass festival
North Valley Music School’s new program director Taylor Ackley has planned a treat for the Flathead Valley in the form of the three-day Bluegrass and Roots Mini Festival.
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Whitefish explores options for a second fire station
The city of Whitefish is exploring options to build a second fire station on the north side of the Baker Avenue viaduct.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
It's grass time: North Valley Music School hosts three-day bluegrass festival
North Valley Music School’s new program director Taylor Ackley has planned a treat for the Flathead Valley in the form of the three-day Bluegrass and Roots Mini Festival.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
Council OKs new, decreased impact fees
The Whitefish City Council approved amendments to the city's impact fee ordinance and significantly lowered rates last week.
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