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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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
Democrat Jim Lockwood places health care at the top of his priority list in his run for Flathead County commissioner.
Whitefish collects less in impact fees as construction slows
Impact fee collections in Whitefish have decreased by 21%, which the city says is the result of less construction activity.
Flathead County board rejects prerelease center
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday shot down a proposal by the state to open a prerelease center in Evergreen.
Evergreen residents offer mixed opinions on prerelease facility plans
Neighbors of a proposed prerelease facility in Evergreen are showing strong opposition to the center, while some business owners said such a facility could provide an opportunity to hire employees who are in short supply.
Ballot error shuts down Montana online absentee voting system
When Max Himsl opened his electronic ballot on Friday, he was dismayed to see a candidate missing from the list of options.
Flathead Valley groups sue state over analysis of new wells
Claiming that the state agency continues to use an internal memo to avoid state law when permitting new wells, two Flathead Valley nonprofits are suing the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.
Whitefish looks at agreement for trail section
Whitefish City Council on Monday is poised to sign off on the next step in the quest to complete a long-planned section of the Whitefish River Trail.
RV park proposed north of Somers along Montana 82
The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will look at a proposal for a recreational vehicle park near Somers.