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
Whitefish's preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026 approved
The Whitefish City Councilors approved the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026 unanimously and will hold a public hearing on the final budget and the capital improvement program on Aug. 18.
Breakaway roper Zoey Bruyer to compete in world championships
Flathead High School sophomore Zoey Bruyer is a rising star in the rodeo world.
Whitefish Farmers’ Market focuses on farmers, local food
Word on the street is that the Whitefish Farmers Market is too busy, parking is difficult and it’s not a place for locals.
High School Rodeo Finals heat up the arena
The Montana High School Rodeo Association State Finals were held at the Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell last week.
Two Whitefish High School students accepted to Montana Youth Symphony
Whitefish High School sophomores Cassidy Krack, a viola player, and Marlis Nargi, who plays bass, were selected to participate with the Montana Youth Symphony from July 28 to Aug. 3.
Whitefish moves forward on Armory Park plans
The Whitefish City Council adopted changes to the snow and ice removal section of city code, awarded the contract for Phase 4 of the Armory Park project, approved the location of a storage shed for Glacier Nordic Club and supported removing the deed restriction on a Trailview Way home while supplying funds to buy the house down.
Photos: VFW essay contest winners
Two Whitefish High School students in Chris Schwaderer's class won prizes in the VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest.
Class of 2025: The elemental Witney Workman
While Witney Workman’s curly red hair is spectacular, it is just one of the many outstanding facets of the Whitefish High School senior.
Immigrant detainment in Whitefish prompts discussion on police transparency
At the Whitefish City Council meeting last week, citizens continued the conversation around the wrongful detainment of a Venezuelan immigrant living legally in Kalispell by the Border Patrol after a traffic stop in Whitefish.
Board hears from public about economic development chapter of growth policy
The Whitefish Community Development Board met to discuss a draft of the economic development chapter of the growth plan, Vision Whitefish 2045.