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
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.
Steamboat Landing subdivision heads back to county planning board
A large-scale housing subdivision in Somers known as Steamboat Landing is headed back to the Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday.
Whitefish to approve legislative priorities
Whitefish City Council on Monday is expected to set its legislative priorities on the same day the 2025 legislative session begins.
Holmquist to chair county commissioners
Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist has been voted chair of the three-member commission.
Flathead County eschews state housing program
Saying it’s not a fair use of taxpayer funds or to future homebuyers, Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday quashed implementing a state housing program here.
Housing program goes before commissioners for vote
NeighborWorks Montana has applied to carry out the program, which provides homebuyers with a loan to assist in lowering the purchase price of a home. Those loans then roll back into the program to help future homebuyers.
State sues Flathead County over prerelease center decision
The Montana Department of Corrections is suing Flathead County for refusing to allow a prerelease center to operate in Evergreen.
Residents implore county commissioners to approve housing program
Funds available to Flathead County through a state program are desperately needed to address a shortage of workforce housing, advocates say, but with the clock ticking county commissioners appear unlikely to approve it.
Flathead County Planning Board looks at changes to Canyon plan
The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will look at updates to the plan that regulates development in the Canyon area.
Flathead County's participation in state housing program uncertain
Flathead County is eligible for $4.5 million in funding through a state program aimed at addressing workforce housing.