Trust what you read

The Phoenix is Peachland’s only professionally-run news source, from a journalist who lives here! I started this business in 2020 – and over the past decade +,  I’ve learned our town is especially opinionated. If you know, you know!

It’s not a bad thing – but with social media nonsense, AI slop and a volunteer-run newspaper published by wealthy retirees – Peachland really needs a credible source of information.

I’m more than 20 years in as a journalist & research writer and since 2018 I’ve covered our town, sitting at the media seat in council chambers and listening to frustrations from people wondering why things are.

So, I’ve leaned into the research to find stuff you won’t see elsewhere. Longer reads with no pop-up ads. People say they go down rabbit holes – there’s more than 1,400 local stories! From promised developments like New Monaco and Ponderosa to the long-awaited fire hall, a downtown that hasn’t changed in decades (good or bad?) – and how we got ourselves into our present water situation.

The Phoenix is different. Your $6/month subscription is why this website exists, and it’s proof people still want to take the time to find more about where they live. The Phoenix is a great place to start! Your first month is always free. Sign up for emails and you’ll get Event listings and links to the headlines.

Original, locally-made news still has value. If you’re tired of curated messaging, contrived stories and all the opinions – The Phoenix is for you!

More about The Phoenix:

The Phoenix is six years old! Here’s the challenge

Why I ask for $6 a month

Three good reasons to support The Phoenix

A big hit for The Phoenix – but I’ll adapt!

Pleasing the masses vs making something that matters…