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 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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.