IMPORTANT STORIES FULLY TOLD.

Established in 2023 by writer and journalist Bill Shein, The Berkshire Argus is a reader-supported, paywall-free, online newsmagazine and newsletter featuring in-depth, long-form reporting on local and regional issues.

We produce engaging, fully-told stories that are rich with context, history, and myriad voices and perspectives. That includes investigative and accountability journalism that uncovers the truth and challenges long-unquestioned narratives—always without fear or favor. It’s journalism that fills a vital gap in the Berkshires’ news and information landscape.

The Argus also features audio reporting and podcast interviews that allow the sharing of perspectives beyond just sound bites and pull-quotes, as well as news analysis, profiles, and some (much-needed) humor—all meant to inform, enlighten, and entertain.