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
KCSO: No change to reservation policy
KCSO has a very strong and supportive relationship with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and all of the residents on the reservation
ITD adjusts U.S. 95 traffic lights
Hayden man says its an improvement
eather McDaniel, ITD spokeswoman Coeur d’Alene, was pleased that someone recognized and appreciates the recent updates with the U.S. 95 signal corridors.
Goodbye to 'Dr. Fox's House'
Some lament the loss of another historic structure
Historian Steve Shepperd said the Fox family occupied the house from April 1947 of that year until 2005.
Rounding up for kids
KEC donates $2,600 to Cd'A Police for bike safety
Kootenai Electric Cooperative donates $2,500 to police
North Idaho snowpack low
Could affect Recreation, fisheries this summer
Current snowpack in North Idaho is between 70 to 75% of the normal peak, the report said.
Through the looking glasses
Partial solar eclipse puts on show in Coeur d'Alene
Several others drove and walked to Independence Point to see what they could of the partial solar eclipse.
'Idaho is becoming redder'
McGrane says Gem State still very much a Republican stronghold
In a 30-minute speech to about 100 Coeur d’Alene Rotarians at The Coeur d’Alene Resort on Friday, McGrane offered voter registration numbers to back up his statement.
Making connections
Improved Tubbs trail will lead from museum to main loop
The roughly quarter-mile stretch snaked up, around and through some rough patches that included large rocks and tree roots
Decluttering can be a dilemma
Decluttering sounds like heaven. But do I want to go now?
'Hopefully, things will heal'
Tribal members hold 'Shawls in Solidarity' walk against racism in downtown CDA
In the wake of the March 21 racial incident reported in downtown Coeur d’Alene, Native women marched Thursday
Police: Recordings back up claims about racial incident
Say racial slurs heard; silver sedan sought
Some of the surveillance video/audio corroborates what was reported by members of the basketball program and detectives are currently working to locate any additional evidence.
No vacancy
CAC to celebrate anniversary in new home on Saturday, but challenges arising
There are nearly 60 dogs at the shelter on Atlas Road. A little more than half of them are up for adoption. The rest are either in quarantine or in holding kennels after being brought in by animal control.
Second hospital reports data breach
Kootenai Health says no impact on operations
The release said there was no impact on operations. The hospital could not say if patient information was accessed.
Roosevelt Inn sale may lead to development of property
Citizens concerned about demolition of historic building
Walter Burns, chairman of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, said his understanding is that the Roosevelt Inn would be demolished to make way for 19 townhouses.
North Idaho could see partial solar eclipse
About 11;30 a.m. Monday could be best bet
Areas of Idaho with a more visible solar eclipse, according to timeanddate.com, include Pocatello, which should have a totality of 43%, and Idaho Falls, at 42%
A decade of 'Good Samaritan'
Thrift Store has funded 50 people in rehabilitation program
In a decade, the Good Samaritan Thrift Store has produced $1.75 million in sales and received $32,600 in donations. It has provided financial support for 50 people to go through the rehabilitation program, a nonprofit dedicated to helping men and women overcome substance abuse and addictions.
'We're always telling our story'
Beth Rich's Mix It Up stores receive global recognition
Mix It Up Home Gift recently was honored at the annual Inspired Home Show 2024 in Chicago as among the world’s most innovative and creative home and housewares retailers are honored at the annual IHA Global Innovation Awards program.
Red Baron fires up memories of giving
Mind you, it didn't have the crosses on the helmet. It wasn’t one of the originals. Still, it was the Red Baron.
Cd'A notifies 57 in Idaho of data breach
Accessed info included Social Security, driver's license numbers
In the city’s Feb. 12 press release on the subject, it said the city was working with nationally recognized third-party cybersecurity and data forensics consultants and following industry best practices while developing a strategic plan to address the issue.
'Sherman Tower' going up
15-story hotel gets design commission's OK; construction expected to start next year
The project received strong support from letter writers and those who spoke at the public hearing that lasted about 90 minutes in the Coeur d’Alene Library Community.
Hoston earns firefighter honors
Cd'A Fire Department responded to a record 10,022 emergency service calls
The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department responded to a record 10,022 emergency service calls in 2023,
$10K reward offered for info into racial incident
KCRCC chairman says visitors should feel safe
Tony Stewart, secretary of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, said they welcome the offer of a $10,000 reward by Regan.
'A cool opportunity'
Men have plan to renovate, open three restaurants in lakefront town
The Candle Group, owners of the Candle in the Woods in Athol, plan to open three restaurants in Bayview, with hopes for two to be ready for Memorial Day Weeked.
University: ‘Hateful’ actions in Coeur d’Alene left players shaken
Mayor Hammond, others apologize, some call for stronger stances against racism
The incidents occurred shortly after the traveling party arrived in the area to participate in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament’s first and second rounds hosted by Gonzaga University in Spokane.
Police seek witnesses, recordings
According to a police report of the incident, Robert Moyer, a donor for the University of Utah basketball team, told police the team was in town for the NCAA tournament in Spokane and had gone to Crafted at Fifth and Sherman.
Stewart: Racism still a problem
Human rights task force takes strong stance, once more, against 'acts of hatred'
Tony Stewart, KCTFHR secretary, said the racism faced by women basketball players in downtown Coeur d’Alene on Thursday when racial slurs were reportedly shouted at them, “is once again a stain on our community that we have worked so hard to erase since the early days of the Aryan Nations?”
'Special heroes'
Medal of Honor recipients, artist honored at CDA Veterans Affairs clinic
An emotional ceremony for local Medal of Honor winners attended by many veterans was held in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs North Idaho Community Clinic in Coeur d’Alene on Monday, National Medal of Honor Day.
Appeal hearing set on Marriott hotel
Joan Woodard will dispute DRC decision before City Council on April 16
But Woodard believes the public was not given sufficient notice and information about the project until it was too late, and the hotel was given a green light despite what she sees as conflicts with the principles of the city’s comprehensive plan
'That's how deadly it is'
Prosecutor outlines challenges of fighting fentanyl as state passes tougher laws
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s far more powerful than morphine.The pills can resemble prescription narcotics like Oxycontin, but are counterfeit and often lethal.
Son setting pace in good-deed contest
I don’t know who’s winning, but that doesn’t matter. It’s the good deeds that count.
'Big impact'
Sue Thilo, Becca Stinson honored at UWNI annual awards luncheon
Thilo received the Volunteer of the Year award, while Becca Stinson with St. Vincent de Paul received the Nonprofit Professional of the Year award at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn on Thursday.
'We're trying to be protective of your information'
Mayor addresses cyberattack that shut down Cd'A's network
“It’s not that we’re hiding it. It’s that we're trying to be protective of your information and our employees,” he said.
Hammond: Cd'A up to challenges
Mayor delivers State of the City address
“Sometimes, we’ve been kind of grumpy about those accolades because it shines such a light on us that everybody wants to move here,” Hammond said to about 175 people at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.
RFB alert: Student crossing ahead
Rotarians, city partner on crosswalk rapid flashing beacons
The city partnered with the Coeur d’Alene Sunrise Rotary Club on the $10,000 project, and many Rotarians were on hand for the first official RFB crossing Tuesday morning.
Rising rents squeeze Idaho families
Network: Affordable homes shortage means low-income suffer most
Maggie Lyons, executive director of the Panhandle Affordable Housing Alliance, said there is a large segment of the population in Kootenai County that needs affordable rentals, but the high cost to buy a home is equally concerning.
Hot and cold
Record 71 degrees on St. Patrick's Day giving way to cold
It was also sunny and warm for Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, which brought out thousands who lined downtown Sherman Avenue.
Green wave washes over Cd'A
Sunshine sets stage for a magical St. Patrick's Day Parade
The 30-minute parade with a “Green and Gold” theme featured about 25 entries. It was put on by the Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association in partnership with Idaho Central Credit Union.
'A wee bit Irish'
Nancy DiGiammarco is grand marshal for today's St. Patrick's Day Parade
The 19th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. today at Eighth and Sherman and travel west to First Street.
Hot Wheels in my heart
Racing, crashing cars treasured days of childhood
My brothers and I arranged the tracks through the basement, seeing how far we could run them. We could set the jumps far apart to see just how far they could go. We could set the starting line on a table with a steep drop to see how fast they could go.
Principal: No four-day school week at Charter Academy
Cd'A School District still considering budget options; pros and cons cited
The Post Falls School District went to a four-day school week. The Coeur d'Alene School District is considering it. In a recent letter to parents, Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy Principal Dan Nicklay left no doubt where his school stands on the issue.
'It made my day'
Cd'A woman pleased when Little signs HB 444
The bill will amend Idaho Code Section 31-808 to exclude property acquired by tax deed from being gifted to other government entities without compensation to the property owner, according to the Mountain States Policy Center.
What goes around ...
Brian Hansen receives free 2024 Trax from Knudtsen Chevrolet
Bryan McConnaha, sales manager with Knudtsen Chevrolet, said they wanted to honor Hansen for what he did in June 2020, when in a gesture that stunned onlookers, he turned down the 2019 Trax and gave it to a Timberlake High School graduate.
Calf staying put
Fish and Game monitoring moose that's been in town reportedly for two months
Moose not moving on
Standing on common ground
Jimmy McAndrew: Disagreement doesn't have to mean division
Looking back, McAndrew came to realize something, which he shared with about 125 people on Tuesday morning.
Housing market off to solid start
Spring could see more inventory, sales
He said investors are coming back to the market and start buying property and homes again, showing an increased confidence.
Snowpack improves, but not enough
Low streamflow expected this summer without solid spring precipitation
“Even if well above normal snow accumulation occurs during the remainder of winter, the Coeur d’Alene-St. Joe and Pend Oreille-Kootenai basins will end their winter with well below normal snowpacks,” the report said.
Public wanted for 'Community Conversations'
Free forum series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the vital connections between education, health care, and business within our community.
The 'Maximizer'
Jon Ness leaves Kootenai Health in good shape
The 68-year-old employed that strategy in his 13 years of leading Kootenai Health as its CEO. Friday, on his last day, a relaxed Ness sat down in his almost empty office for an interview with The Press.
'I don't like injustice'
Nearly 20 years after starting her battle, Kathy Hunt thrilled with HB444
The bill would amend Idaho Code Section 31-808 to exclude property acquired by tax deed from being gifted to other government entities without compensation to the property owner, according to the Mountain States Policy Center.
Hear them roar — no more
City Council OKs amendments that aim to quiet downtown vehicle noise
“The gist of the ordinance has not changed,” Adams said. “We’re just becoming more explicit” to be sure people understand and to leave no doubt