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
Grizzly shot, killed at Priest Lake
Hunter tells Fish and Game it was an accident
A young female grizzly bear was recently mistaken for a black bear by a hunter in the Panhandle Region
Korean War veteran from Hayden looks forward to 92nd birthday
Korean War veteran John Underwood looks forward to 92nd birthday
Underwood was born in Duluth, Minn., and raised in Grand Marias, Minn., on the north shore of Lake Superior. His father worked in border patrol, the family moved a few times before he graduated from high school in Texas and not long after joined the Marines. Soon, he was sent to join the U.S. effort in the Korean War and quickly found himself on the frontlines and patrolling the demilitarized zone.
Towering trees marked for removal in Coeur d'Alene
Towering trees marked for removal in Coeur d'Alene
The towering cottonwoods are on a grass strip in front of a property where the home was gutted by a fire in January 2023. Today, the land is cleared and vacant, waiting for construction of a new home. Nick Goodwin, the city’s urban forester, said the trees are marked for removal. He said as they are abutting private property, they are the property owner’s responsibility.
Coeur d'Alene mall owners find silver lining
Knolls turn vacant Macy's space into what they say is the largest footwear selection in the Northwest
Filling the 50,000-square-foot of space left vacant by the recent closure of Macy’s has been foremost in the minds of owner Dave Knoll and son and general manager Brian Knoll. “We tried to turn that negative into a positive and it has proven to be just that,” said Dave. The store, with a tentative name of Black Sheep Sporting Goods Footwear and Clothing, enjoyed a soft opening last week and is gearing up for an official opening soon.
Dry, warm April raises water supply worries for North Idaho
Report says drought conditions expanded
Idaho basins received only 6 to 75% of their normal precipitation in April. Coupled with warmer than normal temperatures, which accelerated the spring runoff season, 47% of Idaho lands are abnormally dry or are in drought compared to 40% last month.
Man urges city to reduce Atlas Road speed limit to ease traffic noise
Man urges city to reduce Atlas Road speed limit to ease traffic noise
Sims called for the City Council to lower the speed limit on Atlas Road between Prairie and Hanley avenues, a flat, one-mile stretch, to 25 mph from 35 mph with about 100 homes on both sides. He said about 200 adults and children are being adversely affected by “loud and continuous noise from autos.” He turned in a petition with 45 signatures backing him up, and cited studies that show lowering speed limits is the “best and cheapest way to abate noise from autos.”
Kootenai County housing market heating up
Median price, sales, listings all see increase as summer approaches
Jennifer Smock, co-owner and managing broker with Windermere/Coeur d’Alene Realty, said the market is behaving much like it typically does in the spring and summer months. “Buyer interest is increasing as we approach the peak selling season,” she said. “While there is still some hesitation due to interest rates, many consumers who were waiting for rates to drop are beginning to accept the current range as the new normal. This shift in mindset has helped boost market activity during the warmer months.”
Coeur d'Alene City Council tips glass to downtown trolley
Coeur d'Alene City Council tips glass to downtown trolley
According to a city report, all tours will begin and end at the Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company, 826 N. 4th Street. The scenic route will include Fourth Street, Garden Avenue and E. Front Avenue, with a brief stop at the carousel, and a historical drive by Fort Sherman. Four other daily tours will be for guests 21 and older only. The route will include visits to Jerimiah Johnson, Crafted Taphouse and The Burger Dock, with each stop lasting 20 to 30 minutes.
Sgt. Greg Moore remembered for giving his life to protect Coeur d'Alene
Sgt. Greg Moore remembered for giving his life to protect Coeur d'Alene
A small crowd lined the sidewalks as the police vehicles made their way to the K27 Forever Memorial at McEuen Park, marked by a waterfall and boulders. About 75 police officers and firefighters, city officials and about 50 residents attended the 30-minute event. Moore’s widow, Lindy, and their daughter Genna sat together in the front.
Running on diamond time
Clark's Jeweler's to receive 'Heart of History' award for care of clock
Preservation Month was established in 2005 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to promote historic places and heritage tourism and demonstrate the social and economic benefits of historic preservation. This is the 20th anniversary of the national event and the second year that Coeur d’Alene’s Historic Preservation Commission is actively participating with events and community outreach planned throughout the month of May.