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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

Coeur d'Alene police chief: Illegal fireworks hard to stop
January 16, 2025 1:09 a.m.

Coeur d'Alene police chief: Illegal fireworks hard to stop

Cd'A officers issued three citations, 14 warnings for fireworks violations last year

The loud explosions from aerial fireworks on and around the July 4 and Jan. 1 holidays has led some residents to call for the city to do something. They have said fireworks frighten pets, create fire hazards, affect military members with PTSD and in general disturb the peace.

In Coeur d'Alene, 'everybody loves mac and cheese'
January 16, 2025 1:06 a.m.

In Coeur d'Alene, 'everybody loves mac and cheese'

Downtown festival sells out again as demand for tickets heats up

The Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association Mac & Cheese Festival, in its seventh year, is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. It will feature more than 20 locally renowned chefs at tasting locations at downtown businesses.

Crowds gather to watch the demolition of Coeur d'Alene's Johnston Building
January 15, 2025 1:08 a.m.

Crowds gather to watch the demolition of Coeur d'Alene's Johnston Building

Crowds gather to watch the demolition of Coeur d'Alene's Johnston Building

People stopped by throughout the day to watch the first early stages of bringing down the 1905 Johnston Building for the coming of the 15-story Sherman Tower, expected to be completed in 2027, by the Hagadone Corp.

Chamber CEO: Membership provides 'unparalleled access' to businesses
January 15, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Chamber CEO: Membership provides 'unparalleled access' to businesses

Linda Coppess highlights organization's value

In the chamber’s first “Breakfast Connection,” formerly Upbeat Breakfast, Coppess outlined ways for members to “unlock the full potential” of their membership in a 40-minute talk before about 100 people at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Johnston Building in downtown Coeur d'Alene making way for Sherman Tower
January 14, 2025 1:08 a.m.

Johnston Building in downtown Coeur d'Alene making way for Sherman Tower

Johnston Building in downtown Coeur d'Alene making way for Sherman Tower

Built in 1905, the Johnston Building at Second Street and Lakeside Avenue is one of the oldest structures in downtown Coeur d’Alene. With a view of Lake Coeur d’Alene, it served as the home to scores of professionals in banking, real estate, design and finance.

Coeur d'Alene to talk turkey
January 13, 2025 1:06 a.m.

Coeur d'Alene to talk turkey

Councilors to discuss options for dealing with cluckers

The Coeur d’Alene City Councilor believes it’s time for the city to target turkeys for transport out of town before they multiple to even bigger numbers and make even bigger messes.

North Idaho home buyers remain in waiting
January 12, 2025 1:08 a.m.

North Idaho home buyers remain in waiting

Real estate reps say home sales could pick up this year even as interest rates hold steady

Nicole Huff said the difference could be that buyers are seeing that interest rates aren’t dropping and may not. She believes those looking to buy are willing to give up on low interest rates if it means finding a home that best suits their family today.

Newspaper career started in the streets
January 11, 2025 1 a.m.

Newspaper career started in the streets

They also offered what were called Bonus Bucks. Carriers received two Bonus Bucks each month and if you saved up enough, you could order something from their catalogue. My best prizes were a renaissance chess set, of which I still have a few pieces, and a Kodak Instamatic 126 camera, my first.

Coeur d'Alene council OKs bond survey
January 8, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Coeur d'Alene council OKs bond survey

Will gauge community support of fire department needs

The bond’s “high-water mark” for use in the survey only is $16.4 million. When proposed in May, the figure could change. It would pay for replacing fire apparatus and expansion and remodeling of fire stations.

Hayden animal shelter still full after 1,448 adoptions in 2024
January 7, 2025 1:07 a.m.

Hayden animal shelter still full after 1,448 adoptions in 2024

New wing opening soon

The no-kill shelter marked its first full year in its new, 22,000-square-foot home on Atlas Road. It took in dogs that were abandoned and abused. Puppies and kittens were left in boxes outside its doors. One pit bull was tied up to a post and left in the night. Another dog came in with a face full of porcupine quills.

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