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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
Pet abandonment on the rise in the valley
Dumping pets is not only irresponsible; it is also illegal.
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Whitefish budgets for $2M Ice Den roof replacement
Raindrops may stop falling on their heads at the Stumptown Ice Den where the roof has been leaking for years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Whitefish's recognition of Pride Month draws opposition
A Whitefish City Council proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month caused a number of people to voice opposition.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
City annexes, rezones property at Whitefish's south entrance
The Whitefish City Council voted 4-1 to approve the annexation of about 18 acres at the southwest corner of U.S. 93 and Montana 40 last week, and to rezone the property to WB-T, or business transitional.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
City budgets for $2M Ice Den roof replacement
Raindrops may stop falling on their heads at the Stumptown Ice Den where the roof has been leaking for years.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Whitefish's recognition of Pride Month draws opposition
A Whitefish City Council proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month caused a number of people to voice opposition.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $42 million overpass on East Second Street after having discussed the railroad crossing elimination study at a recent work session.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Council takes first look at Whitefish's preliminary budget
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.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO
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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Class of 2026: Sol Holmquist is a caring competitor
Sports are a big part of senior Sol Holmquist’s life. A two-sport athlete during her high school years, she was a captain on the Whitefish High School track team for two seasons. She is a thrower and got into the sport by watching her older brother and former Bulldog, Talon.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO
City to pursue grant for railroad overpass on East Second
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $42 million overpass on East Second Street after having discussed the railroad crossing elimination study at a recent work session.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO
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.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
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.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
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.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO
