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BILL BULEY

Staff Writer

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

High hopes for height limits in downtown Coeur d'Alene
April 17, 2025 1:09 a.m.

High hopes for height limits in downtown Coeur d'Alene

Working group's initial recommendations call for no more high rises downtown

Several high rises have been built in downtown Coeur d’Alene since 2000. They include the 15-story McEuen Terrace at Seventh and Front, the 20-story Parkside Tower at Sixth and Front and the 15-story One Lakeside at First and Lakeside.

Coeur d'Alene Tribe partner in new casino
April 16, 2025 7 p.m.

Coeur d'Alene Tribe partner in new casino

Teams with Shoshone-Paiute Tribes for resort near Boise

Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Announce Plans for their First Resort and Casino Survey Data Shows More Than 70% of Idahoans Overwhelmingly Support the Project

Council OKs $1M rebuild for police building
April 16, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Council OKs $1M rebuild for police building

New storage unit will have sprinkler system

Ginno’s bid was well under three other bids, all in the $1.2 million range, which caught the attention of Councilor Christie Wood.

Cove of the Crosses holds special place at St. Thomas parish center
April 12, 2025 1:09 a.m.

Cove of the Crosses holds special place at St. Thomas parish center

'Cove' holds special in Catholic faith at St. Thomas parish center

What the retired curator will tell you is each of the hundreds of crosses in the “Cove of Crosses” has a story to tell. They came from near and far. From children in an orphanage to men in prison. From the beaches of Normandy during World War II to homes in Jerusalem. From Muslims in Australia and from students in Coeur d’Alene.

'Do you miss them?'
April 12, 2025 1:05 a.m.

'Do you miss them?'

Grandson's question sparks reflections on parents

Grandson's question raises memories of long ago.

Ask and you shall receive  — speed limit signs
April 10, 2025 1:06 a.m.

Ask and you shall receive — speed limit signs

City responds to resident's request to slow speeders

Korver, who recently took his concerns tot he City Council about speeding drivers on the street, was pleased the city responded with a pair of 25-signs between Harrison and Locust avenues, as well as a pedestrian sign.

Zone change will help Kootenai Health provide more day care for employees
April 10, 2025 1:05 a.m.

Zone change will help Kootenai Health provide more day care for employees

Commission unanimously approves request for commercial designation of three Emma Avenue parcels

The zone change from R-12 to C-17L nvolves three parcels, about one acre, at 417, 421 and 503 W. Emma Avenue, which is surrounded by a mix of housing types and commercial properties. According to a city staff report, in 2015 Parkwood Business Properties, in partnership with Kootenai Health, acquired the former church building at 521 W. Emma Ave and remodeled it into a daycare facility.

Coeur d'Alene man fights rare form of cancer
April 9, 2025 1:05 a.m.

Coeur d'Alene man fights rare form of cancer

Nick Sawyers diagnosed with rate peripheral nerve sheath tumor

The Post Falls High School graduate later had back pain, went to doctors found the cancer had metastasized and was growing near his spine. A few weeks ago, he was flown to Baltimore and underway surgery to remove a large mass.

Just say no to political violence
April 9, 2025 1 a.m.

Just say no to political violence

Several cases investigated by Coeur d'Alene police

According to the resolution, recent events in North Idaho have involved acts of violence and intimidation, including the disruption of a public meeting by pulling a fire alarm, an assault on a trustee, the arson of a legislator's place of business, threats to burn down a legislator's residence, and threats to murder a legislator.

April 8, 2025 1 a.m.

Alliance: Court win for Idaho grizzlies

Says roads pose imminent threat to habitat

In the case, the court order found the challenged government action “Hanna Flats” to violate federal law. The government’s own management plan for the area limits road construction in the area to protect grizzly bears, because roads in grizzly habitat are the primary threat to this species. The court found that the government had been violating the road construction limit for many years, and was continuing to violate it with this new action.

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