Our Purpose
Our purpose is to highlight and support local politics, economy, events, and civic engagement in our community. For locals, this means staying informed about the things that make our local culture great as well as being aware of the outside pressures that seek to change it.
This is an invitation for all of us to step up and invest in our community—keeping it strong for those who live, work, and thrive here.
"If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it."
Five Counties. One Mission.
Panhandle Beacon LLC operates five regional community sites across the Idaho Panhandle — each dedicated to local news, events, commerce, and civic engagement.
Benewah Beacon
Benewah County
Local news, events, civic engagement, and community resources for Benewah County residents.
Shoshone Beacon
Shoshone County
Serving the Silver Valley with local news, commerce, and civic engagement.
Kootenai Beacon
Kootenai County
Community news, events, and resources for the greater Coeur d'Alene area.
Bonner Beacon
Bonner County
Sandpoint and Bonner County local news, business directory, and community calendar.
Boundary Beacon
Boundary County
Bonners Ferry and Boundary County community news, events, and civic resources.