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 Fire Department's bond campaign heating up
Open houses, presentations, new website offer info on $16.4M initiative going to voters in May
The $16.4 million, 10-year bond will go to voters May 20. Funds will go to repair out-of-date facilities, replace aging fleet and equipment and remodel, expand and upgrade three stations.
Spring shoppers, Coeur d'Alene wants you
Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association offers weekend getaway, prizes
Entry to win the giveaway is simple, all you need to do is shop at any of the participating businesses Downtown Coeur d’Alene, now through April 28 and submit your entry through the QR code near the store checkout counter
Life is better with a few good friends
My wife kids me that I don’t have any friends, to which I respond, “I do, too. I have three.” She seems suspicious of this claim. To prove it, I name them: Don Witulski, Keith Erickson and Mike McLean.
Addicted to news in Coeur d'Alene
Sharon Ostrom has been a Press subscriber for 74 years
Yet, every morning, with the exception of Monday, Ostrom eagerly retrieves The Press from her front porch and retreats to her living room. There, she flips through the pages, reading about the local happenings, checking the sports section and lifestyles, not quite so interested in the national or world events.
Coeur d'Alene saving about $400K from unfilled positions
But openings can strain staff, affect service, says finance director
The reduced payroll spending has also reduced the city’s need to dip into the general fund, Ebner said.
Coeur d'Alene, KEC reach 35-year deal
City received nearly $450K in franchise fees last year
On June 1, 1993, the ciyt adopted Ordinance No. 2519, which amended the agreement to increase the franchise fee to 5 percent (5%) of KEC’s gross operating revenues, with the fee in excess of 3% designated for the maintenance of streets and alleys.
Coeur d'Alene downtown survey to begin
Possible historic district designation would not affect property rights, say officials
“Property rights are pretty much sacred here,” said Walter Burns, chair of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission. “We're recognizing that. We’re not looking to make changes or do anything that would encumber anyone’s property right.”
Hate flyers found in Coeur d'Alene
HREI leader urges people to call police, destroy them
It was sealed in plastic with the statement, “These flyers were distributed randomly without malicious intent.” It contained a sticker that referenced White Lives Matter. It also included references to Bible verses.
Tubbs Hill a major attraction
Nearly 400,000 visited popular hiking trails
David Taylor, president of the Tubbs Hill Foundation, said 2024 was a good year and once again, the numbers bear this out.
Ironman: Old man versus the kids
I am excited, and yet, I also have reservations about swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 and running 13.1. The primary concern is I don’t do a lot of swimming or biking, which explains why I am slow at both.