JULIE ENGLER
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.
Recent Stories
Energy resilience featured in presentation to science class
Power Up Ukraine is a Rotary-led campaign that delivers mobile, lithium battery-powered, solar backup generators to hospitals, mobile clinics and humanitarian hubs across Ukraine.
Jersey Boys ready to open at new location
A downtown fixture has shut its doors at the corner of East First Street and Spokane Avenue in Whitefish, but its delicious food and warm atmosphere are available, bigger and better, just a short drive south.
Adjustments made to resort tax and sign ordinances
The Whitefish City Council last week approved changes to the resort tax administrative ordinance, updating taxable items and establishing penalties for late fees.
Voters open door for City Council compensation
Fifty-three percent of Whitefish voters approved an amendment to the city charter to allow city council members to be paid but it will be some time before they cash that first check.
Chairlift: Elevate
I drove to Billings for the Class A boys soccer final between Whitefish and Billings Central two weeks ago.
Portion of East Sixth rebuild to be one-way
The final design and bidding for construction of East Sixth Street gained Whitefish City Council’s unanimous approval last week.
Shelter WF housing design competition showcases fresh ideas
Shelter WF, a community nonprofit concerned with affordable housing in Whitefish, was awarded the AARP Community Challenge Grant in April and organized a housing design competition that sought ways to build missing middle housing.
Bulldogs finish second in State A soccer tournament
The Montana Class A State boys soccer championship game on Saturday was a rematch between the Whitefish Bulldogs and the undefeated Billing Central Rams.
Last-minute goal sends Bulldogs into soccer championship
The Whitefish boys soccer team advanced to Class A finals with a 4-3 win over the Stevensville Yellowjackets on Saturday with a dramatic game-winning goal from Rowan Perkins in the 88th minute.
Whitefish girls fall to Laurel in semifinals
The Whitefish girls soccer team had a season they can be proud of after stellar play and exemplary teamwork earned them a place in the State Class A semifinals. The Lady Bulldogs finished the year with a record of 10-4-1 after they lost to the Laurel Locomotives, 3-0 on Saturday.