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.
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Whitefish to vote on lobbyist contract
Whitefish City Council on Monday will look at hiring a lobbyist ahead of the Montana Legislature session next year.
Brodehl retains seat as county commissioner
A retired fire chief, Brodehl was elected to the Montana Legislature serving until 2018 before first running for county commissioner.
Voters in Flathead County head to polls for Election Day
Election Day is Nov. 5.
Whitefish City Council talks housing
Whitefish City Council on Monday will hold a discussion regarding community housing as it provides feedback to the municipality’s housing committee.
County commissioners pick design firm for new jail
Flathead County commissioners on Thursday selected a firm to design a potential new jail facility for the county.
Whitefish Council talks growth policy update
Whitefish City Council on Monday will hold a work session regarding the city’s growth policy update.
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Republican Randy Brodehl wants to keep serving community by making the tough calls
Republican Randy Brodehl says he’s at a position in life where he wants to keep serving the public, even when that means making difficult decisions.
Democrat Jim Lockwood wants to improve health care services in the county
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Whitefish collects less in impact fees as construction slows
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