BILL BULEY
Bill Buley covers the city of Coeur d'Alene for the Coeur d’Alene Press. He has worked here since January 2020, after spending seven years on Kauai as editor-in-chief of The Garden Island newspaper. He enjoys running.
Recent Stories
Coeur d'Alene looks to protect history
City Council approves demolition permit review process
Burns said the commission and city staff worked on the ordinance for the past several months and called it good for historic preservation, for Coeur d’Alene and for its residents.
Reaching for 'attainable housing' in Kootenai County
Forum highlights challenges, possible solutions, of rising home costs
With the median price of a Kootenai County single-family home at $526,000, most local families are priced out of the market.
Coeur d'Alene animal control seizes four dogs from home
Canines were starving, thirsty, covered in filth; recovering at CAC
All told, there were five dogs, several cats and a few sugar gliders in the home. Two flea-covered kittens were also seized. A family member took the remaining animals.
Dad's grocery store didn't last, but it raised a family
As I recall, he quit his job delivering mail for the Postal Service to go out on his own. He had a wife and six kids and not much money in savings, but he was determined and believed he could do it. It was a simple dream and no one worked harder than my father.
A creature, children connection in Coeur d'Alene
Artwork outside library aims to catch attention of kids
Each year since, the Fleschner Foundation has gifted nonprofits and organizations with money for causes including vision, medical and literacy.
Destination: Idaho
Publisher highlights tourism's importance to state on final day of legislative tour
Schroeder delivered a 30-minute talk on the explosive growth of state’s tourism sector to about 75 legislators and others at the Hagadone Event Center for the Idaho Legislative Tour organized by the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber and Idaho Chamber Alliance.
No average (Trader) Joe in Coeur d'Alene
Crowd celebrates opening of national grocer
About 100 people – the first arrived at 5:45 a.m. - waited for the national grocer to open its doors at 8 a.m. With the Lake City High School cranking out loud, high-energy music, the crowd surged forward.
Governor: Trump win benefits Idaho
Little delivers confident keynote speech to legislators
Little said he expects to see reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act, which has tied up and stopped projects in the Pacific Northwest
Leaf Fest begins in Coeur d'Alene
Annual collection underway with cool conditions
Crews started early Tuesday in the Fort Grounds neighborhood, and then south of Sherman Avenue, moving west to east. They’ll gradually make their way north, with a goal of wrapping up by early December. If the weather is good, it could be sooner.
Keeping memories alive: Veteran recounts father's service in World War I
Kaczmar, a life member of VFW Post 889, won’t forget. And he doesn’t want anyone to forget those who have served their country, some sacrificing their lives.