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
It's snow wonderful
Ski resorts report best conditions of the season with recent snowfall
Gus Colburn with Silver Mountain Resort said they have received 44 inches of snow in the last two weeks. That gives them 88 inches of snow at the summit and 57 inches at the lodge.
Winter marches on
Monday's snowfall breaks 107-year-old record
An unexpected storm dumped 5.7 inches of snow on Coeur d’Alene as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, and more was falling.
City may muffle revving engines
Council to consider tougher noise laws
The city continues to receive complaints about the noise generated by vehicular traffic from citizens who live, shop, dine, or recreate near streets.
'A good serviceman'
Ray Almeida receives Quilt of Valor for military service
Ray Almeida, of Coeur d’Alene, grinned after he was presented with the colorful quilt by Kayla Main.
'Something we would entertain'
ITD, city say they would consider traffic light control change
It would involve a lengthy process and a memorandum of understanding, said Heather McDaniel, ITD public information officer.
Economists wary of what's ahead
Rise of retirees 'both a blessing and a curse'
John Mitchell, who taught economics at Boise State University, and the Idaho Department of Labor's Sam Wolkenhauer offered their annual economic outlook at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.
Searching for O'Sherman
Gold Quest begins in downtown CDA
O’Sherman the Leprechaun will be hiding every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during business hours.
'You are enough'
Roses, notes left on cars lifts man's spirits
Lindsey walked around the lot to check, and sure enough, roses and notes adorned each of around 40 to 50 vehicles.
CDA crime fighters winning
Statistics show record-low Part 1 Crimes in 2023
White said police want the criminal element “to feel genuinely uncomfortable" in Coeur d'Alene
Trains, smiles and God
Helen Campilli celebrates 99th birthday by working in her Spirit Lake antique shop
Mrs. Helen Campilli's 99th birthday was Tuesday. This amazing woman is the owner of C's Trains and Antiques in Spirit Lake.
Space: Tom Mueller's Frontier
St. Maries grad says resources for Earth will have to come from the outer limits
St. Maries grad Tom Mueller sees opportunity in space
City gets a little help from its 'Friends'
Volunteers help crews rebuild retaining wall on Tubbs Hill
City crew took on the task of replacing the roughly 25-year-old wall and received some much-welcome help from foundation volunteer
Idaho pushes for grizzly delisting
Fish and Wildlife Service considering options for restoring protected bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem
The settlement stems from litigation over Idaho’s petition for grizzly bear delisting that was submitted in March 2022 and denied by the Fish and Wildlife Service in February 2023.
'That would be a miracle'
HomeShare hopes to help students find affordable housing
The concept of HomeShare is to match people with spare rooms in their homes, to people seeking a place to rent. Suitable homes include houses, apartments, condos and manufactured homes
Attorney: Breach accessed 'personal information'
Letter to AG's office says devices encrypted during cyberattack
Meade wrote that the city will continue to investigate and "will be providing written notice to the identified impacted individuals, together with an offer of complimentary credit monitoring."
Citizen calls for local control of traffic lights
Says it would improve flow, reduce accidents
The Hayden man handed over a resolution that calls for the city to take over synchronization of traffic lights on Government Way and U.S. 95 from the Idaho Transportation Department
City recovering from cyberattack
Hearing on proposed Resort expansion canceled, but phone, website back up
Cyberattack fallout continues
Ballot battle looming
Parties at odds over open primary initiative, ranked-choice voting
Mayville said it would create a nonpartisan primary. Anyone would have the right to cast a primary ballot, regardless of party affiliation. All candidates would be on the same ballot.
'We are Idaho'
Crowd called to get involved, fight for country at Lincoln Day Dinner
A video warned people that Idaho could turn into another California, while another featured families and friends shouting, “We are Idaho.”
'A true stalwart'
Pat Acuff leaves legacy of service, love for Fernan Lake Village
“Pat was a tremendous community-minded person who loved his hometown,” said Steve Widmyer, former Coeur d’Alene mayor.
AI for all
'Hackathon' opens doors to creations, solutions
AI was helping Black and about 15 AI practitioners at the fourth “Hackathon” on Friday at the Innovation Collective Den.
Eyes for fashion
Young designers will have dresses featured in 'Seventh Heaven'
Owner Lis Seher said she’s hoping the event gives the young fashion designers an opportunity to showcase their talents and a chance to repurpose perfectly food wedding dresses.
City combats cyberattack
Experts say online intrusions becoming more frequent, sophisticated and costly to fend off
The city has been working with national cybersecurity and data forensics consultants to resolve the situation, according to a press release.
'You are loved'
One Site for Seniors celebrates Valentine's Day with special guests
One Site for Seniors, an adult day center in Coeur d’Alene, celebrated Valentine’s Day with music, decorations, paper hearts, dancing, games and food with about 20 guests.
Baker: Live your best life
Heritage Health looks to help even more people with medical, dental
In a day of rising costs for health care, people are turning to Heritage Health
City network remains offline
Cd'A dealing with malware attack; national cybersecurity experts helping
The city has been working with nationally recognized third-party cybersecurity and data forensics consultants to help it, according to a press release.
Fernan fix could cost millions
Draft lake management plan to improve water quality expected in March
About 60 people attended a special meeting of the Fernan City Council at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library to hear ways to reduce the harmful algal blooms that affect the lake, primarily in the summer.
Trader Joe's coming to Cd'A
Grocer has building permit to open site of Runge's Furniture
Trader Joe's has long been on the wish list for many who wanted to see a Coeur d'Alene store. Word of its plans to come here spread quickly on social media.
City shuts down network amid security concerns
City is working with nationally recognized third-party cybersecurity and data forensics consultants to assist us
Top Gun
Daphne Garberoglio to compete at the National Junior Olympic Championships for Rifle and Pistol
PF teen will be competing in small-bore and possibly air rifle at the 2024 National Junior Olympic Championships for Rifle and Pistol at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Health of Fernan Lake at stake
Plan to improve lake to be presented Monday
Last fall, the city solicited proposals from consultants or consulting teams with expertise in lake management planning, treatment of surface water and harmful algae blooms to prepare a lake management plan
Chilly challenge
Plunge part of Special Olympics Idaho's ramping up of activities
Plunge for Special Olympics hosted by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office
STR battle heating back up
Mayor, councilman oppose legislation that would limit city control of STRs
Rep. Jordan Redman said cities could still have “reasonable” regulations.
Bras on Dudes a 'godsend'
Event raises $30K for Cancer Care Northwest Foundation
Funds raised at the 20223 event were donated to the Windermere Foundation, which in turns donates them to the Cancer Care Northwest Foundation.
Snowpack remains near record-lows
Could affect summer streamflow, fisheries in North Idaho
Low snowpack could mean below normal streamflow this summer and warmer water, which could affect fisheries.
Opioid task force gets OK
Two-person unit could be formed next year
Council OKs task force funding
Gun club aims higher
Membership expected to reach all-time high this year
Coeur d'Alene Rifle and Pistol Club membership growing
Game of thrones
Outhouse races highlight Spirit Lake Winterfest
Team Money Pot was leading when it got caught up in the ruts on the left side of the snow-covered course on Fourth Street, but the Vignale brothers managed to it push back toward the middle.
Police eye opioid task force
Money would come from settlement with drug companies
In September 2021, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office requested that cities consider participating in a joint settlement agreement with three (3) drug companies to compensate for the impact of opioids on our community
Disconnect
Financial crunch forces nonprofit group dedicated to community engagement to close
The nonprofit formed in 2013 as CDA 2030 announced this week it would be closing this month
Little: High hopes for session
Gov outlines some plans for education, property taxes, behavioral health
The governor gave a 30-minue talk before the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber
'Eternal influence'
Mike Rima joins Convoy of Hope after guiding Lake City Community Church since it opened 24 years ago
As Mike Rima stood before the congregation to announce his decision on Sunday, the place where he has delivered hundreds of sermons to thousands of people, he said his heart “was filled with gratitude.”
'Quite obviously terrified'
3 shivering, thin, puppies found abandoned near U.S. 95
The male puppies, given the names of Kevin, Joe and Nick, respectively weighed 9, 11 and 12 pounds.
A man of honor
Duane Severson received Quilt of Valor for military service in Korea
The 89-year-old Severson received a Quilt of Valor on Saturday before about 30 people at Brookdale, a senior living community
Harris: One extreme to the other
Following subzeros, temperature climbs to more than 50 degrees
From record lows to near-record high
'A victory for law and order'
House Bill 406 aims to toughen penalty for fentanyl trafficking
House Bill 406 now heads to the Idaho Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee.
'Stand with Israel'
About 60 people join rally to support Middle East country at war
They waved, wrapped flags of Israel and the Star of David around their shoulders, and carried signs that said “Pray, Stand, Support Israel."
'Magical'
Winter Lights draws big downtown crowd on opening night
Hundreds came downtown for opening night of Winter Lights, a free event described as “an illuminated outdoor art experience.”
Panhandle snowpack near record low
Dry conditions could continue
The seasonal drought outlook forecasts drought will persist in North Idaho with drought conditions continuing to decline further south into the Salmon, Wood and Lost basins, the report said.
Idaho troopers bound for border
Rep. Jordan Redman supports governor's action
Idaho once again is leading the nation in deploying resources to help our neighbor states.