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
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.
Downtown hotel gets OK
Construction at Sixth and Sherman could start this summer
The hotel is planned at Sixth and Sherman. It would have 131 rooms, 130 parking spaces, three stories of underground parking, a fitness center, rooftop bar and outdoor patio.
Library board OKs change to internet access policy
Filtering of wired, wireless connections effective, says director
The city’s legal department reviewed the policy and suggested the final two sentences under the “Legal Requirements” section be removed since they are in conflict with the state requirement.
Winter Lights set to illuminate downtown Cd'A
10-day event starts Friday
Seventeen installations of illuminated artwork will be scattered across downtown, highlighted by “The Tunnel” on the front lawn of The Coeur d’Alene Resort and “The Beacon” in McEuen Park.
'I love this job'
Del Simchuk adds personal touch to prices at St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho
Officially, his title is supervisor of furniture. But unofficially, the 65-year-old is the greeter. The negotiator. The jokester. The wise guy.
City, ignite talk housing
Options for Atlas waterfront development could go affordable or market rate
Ignite Executive Director Tony Berns wrote that he and the board are aware “that the housing product’s price points developed in Atlas are well above what many families in our community can afford.”
Locals remain loyal to Macy's
Silver Lake Mall location again survives latest round of closures
There are two Macy’s stores left in Idaho: Coeur d’Alene and Boise.
Marchers: 'Life is beautiful'
About 400 turn out for pro-life march in Cd'A
About 400 men, women and children took part in the 45th annual event whose theme was, “With Every Woman, For Every Children.”
A successful year for ignite cda
Expectation high for 2024
The continued development of the Atlas mill site is moving along well, Berns said.
Drink, sing and be friendly
Beer Choir unites people at Crown and Thistle
Beer Choir is a national singing movement founded by composer Michael Engelhardt in 2015. If you like beer, and you like singing, you’ll love Beer Choir,” according to the Beer Choir website.
'A real taste of winter'
Men team up to push free woman's car stuck in the snow
Wednesday’s blizzard closed schools, caused numerous accidents and saw some downtown businesses closing early so employees could make it home before road conditions worsened.
City eyes NIC rezone
Residents say 'University Zoning District' would protect property from development
Several residents of the Fort Grounds neighborhood next to NIC attended the City Council meeting and asked the city to pursue making the NIC campus a University Zoning District.
Council OKs new impact fees
Resort: Increases could make proposed development cost-prohibitive
They would be assessed on new houses, apartments, condos, hotels, assisted living and nursing homes, churches and commercial development.
Cold out, snow in
Storm expected to roll into North Idaho late tonight, last through Thursday
'Snow will continue into Wednesday and Wednesday Night over much of the region'
This 'Eagle' has four legs
Club meets canine it bought Idaho Disaster Dogs
Named "Eagle,” the 12-week-old puppy showed off big paws and a big personality as she was petted and hugged by men and women. She responded with tail wags and doggy kisses.
Council to consider new impact fees
Would help fund improvement plans; public hearing tonight
The new fees would be effective July 1.
Deep freeze, day one
More subzero conditions in the forecast through Monday
Friday was the first day of what is expected to be a four-day deep freeze with negative temperatures.
Snowfall misses diamond mark
Early flurries not enough for refunds at Clark's
If not for those winds pushing several inches of snow to the town about 45 miles to the east of Coeur d’Alene, purchases made at the Sherman Avenue jewelry store between late November and Dec. 31 would have been refunded.
Support for families in crisis
Multi-agency resource center opens at Children's Village
About 100 people attended Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony that included speeches and tours of the new 5,000-square-foot facility.
Residents: Development not in their Best interests
PZ Commission denies zone change; will go to City Council
The development calls for a small market store, quick serve restaurant, electric car charging station and a gas station.
Extreme cold coming
Subzero alert as temps could drop to dangerous lows
The National Weather Service, as of Wednesday afternoon, was predicting -10 degrees on Friday, -14 on Saturday, -9 on Sunday and -6 on Monday.
Mac and Cheese Festival tickets gobbled up
Event sells out for seventh straight year
This Saturday's festival has about 20 tasting stations throughout downtown. Each offers a variation carefully prepared by local chef.
'When it’s negative 12 out, people die'
St. Vincent's helping thousands survive in North Idaho
Riley outlined St. Vincent’s efforts to help those in need in a 20-minute talk, “Unhoused in North Idaho.”
Talk and go
About 75 make contacts via speed networking
Men and women are talking fast on Tuesday morning at a speed networking event, “PerkIt Up CDA 24.”
Regional Realtors president: Housing market healthy
Home sales decline but prices hold steady in 2023
The median price of those homes sold in 2023 was $525,000 for the sixth straight month.
Licensed to read plates
Capt. Hagar says ALPR help fight, solve crime
License plate readers have been used to find missing persons and stolen vehicles, and crackdown on drug smuggling.
Winter is here
Cliff Harris says cold snap, more snow on the way
Around 50 inches of snow could fall in the two-month period of Jan. 8 to March 8.
'Justice for J6ers'
About 30 people rally on third anniversary of Capitol event
In 35-degree conditions and with snow falling, the group carried signs and flags as they marched on Sherman Avenue.
'I can't believe it'
Woman shaken after men enter motel room, handcuff her in what turned out to be a case of mistaken identity
On Tuesday night Jessica Rohe and her longtime partner Nathaniel Matthews were sleeping at the Budget Saver Motel on Sherman Avenue when someone began pounding on their door.
Farewell, utility bill postcard
Cd'A signs contract to offer automated payment services
The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a three-year agreement with Billing Document Specialist
Cd'A sewer rates to rise in 2024, and beyond
Study cites need to increase revenues for operations, improvements
Sewer rates are scheduled to increase 5% annually for five years, topping out at $59.45 for a single-family dwelling in 2027.
Police kick in door, carry woman from burning unit
Man says he smelled, saw smoke, called 911
A witness said an officer kicked in the door, and two of them found the woman lying on the floor, not far from the door. They picked her up and carried down two flights of stairs to safety.
McEvers voted in, again, as council president
Councilman questions duties of role
McEvers, first elected to the council in 2002 and the longest-running council member, said he was interested in a “fresh perspective from you guys.’
Eagle count still high
Tuesday's tally reaches 347
The Bureau of Land Management counted 347 eagles on Tuesday, with 45 juveniles and 302 adults.
Parks spending reduced in updated plan
Hearing set for Jan. 16 on proposed impact fee, CIP
Melissa Cleveland, project manager with Welch-Comer, said they found savings in proposed new parks by cutting plans for the BLM Park at Harbor Center to $2.9 million.
A tax break wedding date
Richard, Jill Jurvelin celebrate anniversary on New Year's Day
For about the past two decades, the Jurvelins have volunteered with the New Year’s Day fundraiser
'My toes are freezing'
Record crowd come out for the Polar Bear Plunge
Clad in shorts and bikinis, stocking caps and shoes, they rushed into the estimated 35-degree water with shouts, dove under, and came out screaming and running for towels
Running, walking and hoping for peace
About 150 join Tesh New Year's Day fun run
About 150 adults and kids participated in the event that started and ended at Atlas Waterfront Park.
364,000 and counting
Latest tallies show Tubbs Hill hosting many visitors
This year, July 18 through Sept. 10, the counter tallied 91,191 visitors, a daily average of 1,658. The peak day was on July 29 with 3,129.
Running again in the land of aloha
Merrie Mile, Honolulu Marathon mark trip to Hawaii
Marathon magic
CDA council to consider impact fee rule amendments
Public hearing to adopt CIP, fees set for Jan.16
“Development impact fees are collected in order to ensure that new development bears a proportionate share of the cost of system improvements required to accommodate new development,” a city report states.
Meandering miles of meow
Cat Elsie attracts attention during walks with owner
Most recently, the trio covered their longest distance together, three miles round trip to Tubbs Hill and back home
Tall tales for cats
Students collect donations for Companions Animal Center, read to felines
The students at Northwest Expedition Academy recently joined her second- and third-grade classmates in a project called a “Secret Santa Paws” for December.
'They were laughing their asses off'
Post Falls man says teens pulled wife's walker, nearly knocked her down
Beth Dagastine nearly fell over, saved by her husband who held her up and shouted at the kids. They shouted obscenities as they ran off.
Eagle count soars
Majestic birds in record numbers around Lake CDA thanks to abundant kokanee, mild weather
Hugo counted 363 adult bald eagles and 46 juveniles for a total o 409 on Dec. 20.
Cd'A sets prayer lineup
Invocations at council meetings resume Jan. 2
The city filled 22 of the 24 time slots through a registration system that assigned dates by lottery.
'I still can’t quite believe it'
Chamber Citizen of the Year John Adams keeps working, giving and leading by example
John Adams has contributed to the community at many levels: A benefactor for Children’s Village, serving 29 years on the Coeur d’Alene Airport board, and donating to youth sports like swimming and baseball.
A boy, a book and Christmas
A gift from 50 years ago brings back memories of
There is a gift that this Christmas will mark nearly 50 years since the day I received it from my mom and dad.
Crisis energy help requests double
More people facing loss of source to stay warm this winter
Applications for crisis energy assistance in the region covering Riggins to the Canada border have nearly doubled, from about 360 at this time last year to about 700 this year since Oct. 1.
'People deserve better'
Vigil highlights rising number of homeless in America
The number of homeless in America has reached a record high of 650,000.