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
New jail comes with $105 million bond request
When Flathead County Justice of Peace Eric Hummel decides whether an individual charged with a crime will be held in the Flathead County Detention Center, he starts by checking the capacity of the jail.
Compensation board denies pay increase for Sheriff deputies
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino would like to see deputies’ wages increase to improve recruitment and retention of staff.
County talks modest pay increases for staff
Seemingly striking a compromise, the Flathead County Compensation Board last week voted to recommend a 2.5% cost of living increase in county wages.
Hintze, noted Flathead Valley journalist, dies at 68
On more than one occasion, journalist Lynnette Hintze took notes by flashlight from a windowless newsroom at the Daily Inter Lake.
County commissioners, in 2-1 vote, decline millions in workforce housing funds
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.
Deadline soon approaching for workforce housing funds
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.
County approves buying land for septage facility
Flathead County will purchase 36.9 acres in Lower Valley with the intention of developing a regional septage treatment facility on the site.
County questions taxing accuracy
Flathead County has attached itself to other counties in the state seeking a determination of whether the state is accurately taxing property owners.
FVCC college center can host crowds of up to 1,000
As the fall semester began last week at Flathead Valley Community College, a large-scale project expected to enhance student learning and provide greater opportunities for community usage continued to take shape on the edge of campus.
Whitefish Credit Union welcomes new CFO
Scott Bolster has made a career of working for credit unions because he appreciates the credit union philosophy of putting members first.