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
Settlement over Bigfork subdivision would allow developer to resubmit plan
A lawsuit filed by the developer behind a proposed Bigfork subdivision against Flathead County following denial of the project appears to be headed for a settlement.
Steamboat Landing subdivision back before county board
The board in March tabled the Steamboat Landing project asking the developer to investigate traffic mitigation options for the development planned for 63.79 acres adjacent to Somers Middle School.
Bigfork hotel, Whitefish school before county board of adjustment
The board has seven items scheduled for consideration during the meeting. The board meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.
Whitefish Council looks at apartment project
A proposal to create a 21-unit multi-family development project on Iowa Avenue goes before Whitefish City Council on Monday.
Teen’s wish granted with refurbished pickup following cancer treatment
When Tanner Lair was in the hospital going through chemotherapy thoughts about refurbishing his 1996 Ford F-250 got him through the treatments.
Flathead County approves sale of property to Lakeside sewer district
Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday approved the sale of 36.9 acres to the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District.
Quilter uses colors to bring out the art in traditional patterns
Walking around Barb Taylor’s home her enthusiasm for art in many different mediums becomes apparent.
Whitefish looks to update affordable townhouse project agreement
Whitefish City Council on Monday will consider updating the city’s agreement to allow for a greater range of purchase prices on homes in the Depot Park townhomes project.
County planning board returns to industrial subdivision south of Kalispell
The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will again consider a request for a residential and commercial/industrial subdivision south of Kalispell.
Good Luck Gallery showcases contemporary art in historic Kalispell space
Good Luck Gallery in downtown Kalispell sits at a bit of a juxtaposition.