HEIDI DESCH
Heidi Desch is features editor and covers Flathead County for the Daily Inter Lake. She previously served as managing editor of the Whitefish Pilot, spending 10 years at the newspaper and earning honors as best weekly newspaper in Montana. She was a reporter for the Hungry Horse News and has served as interim editor for The Western News and Bigfork Eagle. She is a graduate of the University of Montana. She can be reached at hdesch@dailyinterlake.com or 406-758-4421.
Recent Stories
County planning board looks at zone change in Evergreen
The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will consider a zone change for a roughly 7-acre property in Evergreen.
Whitefish looks to rezone Central Avenue property
A lot that had been planned for a hotel on Central Avenue in Whitefish is set to be rezoned after the hotel never came to fruition.
Pianist returns to Flathead Valley sharing music with students
Jordan Neiman has been waiting roughly two decades to play the Yamaha grand piano that now sits to the back of his music studio.
Whitefish Council examines rescinding airport hangar permit
Whitefish on Tuesday will determine whether to revoke a permit allowing for a private hanger to be constructed as part of an expansion to the Whitefish Airport.
Former Flathead County commissioner Bob Watne dies
Former Flathead County Commissioner Bob Watne died Feb. 2 at the age of 75.
Happy Valley mobile home park seeks expansion
A mobile home park in Happy Valley is looking to expand by adding 30 home spaces.
Whitefish votes on adding parkland along river
Whitefish City Council on Monday is set to consider accepting an additional chunk of parkland next to the Roundhouse Landing Park along the Whitefish River.
Transportation safety plan goes before Whitefish Council
On Tuesday, Whitefish is poised to adopt a transportation plan aimed at reducing crashes and improving overall safety.
Lakeside wastewater treatment project up for review
Lakeside is seeking approval of upgrades and expansion of its wastewater treatment plant as it nears capacity.
Young violinist flourishes on any stage
Violinist JiaJia Farr thrives when she’s performing for an audience. It’s her opportunity to connect with the community whether its playing at local farmers markets or on stage at the Wachholz College Center.