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
Mountain Climber proposes intercity connector service
Recently, Elizabeth Wood, Director of the Mountain Climber, proposed a commuter bus plan that would provide transportation between Kalispell, Columbia Falls and Whitefish.
Whitefish Council OKs new parking regs
The five members of the public in attendance outnumbered the councilors at the Whitefish City Council meeting last week.
New pollinator gardens and park signs in Whitefish
What happens when the Whitefish Park Sign Plan meets and marries an idea for pollinator gardens?
Whitefish's Lee Walburn eyes comeback after ruptured Achilles ends his Olympics bid
Whitefish High School alum and decathlete Lee Warburn graduated from Washington State University in May with a degree in humanities – although if you ask his parents, Janis and David, they’ll say he earned his degree in track and field.
Repeat dock offenses rile councilors; viaduct upgrades move ahead
The Whitefish City Council last week considered a request for lakeshore variances, approval to get bids for the viaduct improvement project and direction for building the Whitefish Yards trails.
Whitefish Council approves strongly contested airport hangar
The Whitefish City Council on Monday approved a conditional use permit for a 5,400 square-foot hangar at the Whitefish airport despite robust public opposition.
Whitefish's Maggie Voisin drops into new career
How about retiring only to dive whole-heartedly into a few new careers? That’s just what Whitefish’s Maggie Voisin is doing.
The chairlift: Encroaching in Big Sky country
A bird flew into my dog’s mouth last Sunday afternoon.
Quilters bring kindness to care facility residents
Orry Nail, president of the Teakettle Quilters' Guild, combined her big heart with her great idea to make nearly 100 quilted pillowcases for residents of Mountain View Health and Rehabilitation, formerly Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation.
Council passes on proposed annexation policy
The Whitefish Community Housing Committee sought feedback from Whitefish City Council on a proposed annexation policy based on the goals in the 2022 Whitefish Community Housing Roadmap.