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Students from Bigfork High School engage sheriff candidates in a discussion about key community issues.

Students from Bigfork High School take the lead in this special bonus episode, asking direct questions to Flathead County sheriff candidates Brian Heino and Evie Cahalen ahead of the June 2 Republican primary. Representing teen voices across the Flathead Valley, students raise concerns about impaired driving, mental health resources, emergency response times in rural communities, and trust between young people and law enforcement. This unique conversation highlights the issues that matter mo...

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Guests: Brian Heino, Evie Cahalen

Topics covered

• sheriff race
• youth engagement
• mental health
• community trust
• impaired driving
• emergency response

Keywords

• sheriff candidates
• DUI
• response times
• mental health resources
• community trust

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bigfork High School

Places: Flathead County, Flathead Valley

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