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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

Bier, baby!
September 16, 2023 1:08 a.m.

Bier, baby!

Oktoberfest kicks off with tapping of the keg, continues today

Drink up at Oktoberfest

Making other plans
September 16, 2023 1:05 a.m.

Making other plans

Shana Stuhlmiller retiring after 28 years with city of Coeur d'Alene

Shana Stuhmiller leaving city post

Noise level reaching new heights
September 15, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Noise level reaching new heights

More residents say downtown vehicle racquet is a big problem

Downtown noise levels rising

All the right moves
September 14, 2023 1:06 a.m.

All the right moves

Cd'A Chess Club checks a year of growing gamesmanship

Checkmate is the word

To save a dog's life
September 13, 2023 1:08 a.m.

To save a dog's life

Couple donates funds for 20 PureVent pet oxygen masks for first responders

Oxygen mask could save a dog's life

September 13, 2023 1 a.m.

Commission denies request for special permits

Planning members say proposal lacks specifics

Business plan rejected

Kootenai County home sales remain down
September 13, 2023 1 a.m.

Kootenai County home sales remain down

But median price rises slightly

Housing down from last year

Three North Idaho senators oppose special session
September 8, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Three North Idaho senators oppose special session

Senate awaits House action on consolidated presidential primary

Special session gains momentum

Coming in loud and clear
September 8, 2023 1:08 a.m.

Coming in loud and clear

City considering amendments to toughen noise ordinance

Residents say traffic noise getting louder

A red-kokanee day
September 7, 2023 1:08 a.m.

A red-kokanee day

Photographers gather at Hayden Lake for short window to capture osprey snaring spawning fish

Osprey see red in Hayden Lake

Cd'A approves $130M budget
September 6, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Cd'A approves $130M budget

Financial plan includes budget increase through property taxes, use of fund balance

City OKs budget plan

Cd'A employees, city agree to two-year contract
September 2, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Cd'A employees, city agree to two-year contract

New deal calls for raises, bonus

The Coeur d’Alene City Council recently approved a two-year contract with the Lake City Employees Association. The deal includes cost-of-living raises and a bonus.

15th Street rebuild pegged at north of $7 million
September 1, 2023 1:08 a.m.

15th Street rebuild pegged at north of $7 million

Council OKs $683K contract for design of north/south arterial

Drivers and cyclists know that 15th Street, from Harrison to Best avenues, can be a rough ride.

'Devastating'
August 31, 2023 1:09 a.m.

'Devastating'

CDA K-9 teams return from recovery mission to Lahaina

CDA firefighters return from Lahaina mission

It's a wrap
August 30, 2023 1:08 a.m.

It's a wrap

Fair attendance marks second-highest

Fair finishes strong

Art for all
August 30, 2023 1:06 a.m.

Art for all

Price cap set on five pieces for ArtCurrents

ArtCurrents

Straight from the heart
August 30, 2023 1 a.m.

Straight from the heart

Lake City Tappers visit Orchard Ridge

Tappers delight

Five billion gallons and counting
August 29, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Five billion gallons and counting

Cd'A considering options to keep up with water demand

Water going faster and furious

State Controller: Sessions a chance to rebuild trust
August 29, 2023 1:06 a.m.

State Controller: Sessions a chance to rebuild trust

First session on how to access government data set for Wednesday

Open-government talks to be to be live-streamed

They're all ears
August 27, 2023 1:08 a.m.

They're all ears

Original Elephant Ears has been at the North Idaho State Fair 49 years

Ear ye, ear ye!

A good read
August 27, 2023 1:07 a.m.

A good read

After 42 years, Fay Sweney leaving Cd'A library board

Fay Sweney leaving library board after four decades.

The show will go on
August 26, 2023 1:07 a.m.

The show will go on

Playhouse to perform 'Matilda'; receives $25K donation

Playhouse board president fights the good fight

A forgotten phone, a frantic, downhill run
August 26, 2023 1 a.m.

A forgotten phone, a frantic, downhill run

A tale of the trail

The latest buzz
August 25, 2023 1:07 a.m.

The latest buzz

Honeybees attracting lots of attention at North Idaho State Fair

The Bee's Knees

Silverwood growing an 'Emerald Forest'
August 25, 2023 1:06 a.m.

Silverwood growing an 'Emerald Forest'

$15M expansion at theme park scheduled to open in 2024

Silverwood soars with eagles

Shooting for the stars
August 24, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Shooting for the stars

Local leaders tour ATC , hear about growth in thermoplastics

ATC doing well with thermoplastics

'It’s like we’re living in California'
August 23, 2023 1:07 a.m.

'It’s like we’re living in California'

ITD presents plans for widening I-90 to 4 lanes each way between Highway 41 to U.S. 95

ITD holds open house

'Oops'
August 23, 2023 1 a.m.

'Oops'

Parking enforcement vehicle rolls into building

Car stops short of window

Mayor: City's fiscal situation 'unsustainable'
August 22, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Mayor: City's fiscal situation 'unsustainable'

Says it can't rely on one-time funds to balance budget

City talks budget

'A light to anyone'
August 20, 2023 1:08 a.m.

'A light to anyone'

Kootenai Health doctor Jonathan Wright lost life in camping accident

KH doctor was respected, treasured

Great start
August 19, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Great start

Opening day of North Idaho State Fair full of fun

Fair off to a great start

'I am limitless'
August 19, 2023 1:07 a.m.

'I am limitless'

Nonprofit helps kids build confidence through biking

Cycling for life lessons

'A game-changer'
August 18, 2023 1:09 a.m.

'A game-changer'

Local consortium seeks to establish world-class tech hub for production, commercialization

About 50 local and regional workforce training, venture capital, economic development, labor, education, tribal and government groups have formed a consortium to support establishing the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center.

'The bird would have died there'
August 18, 2023 1:07 a.m.

'The bird would have died there'

Doctor gets help for osprey tangled in fishing line

Doctors help people. Dr. Ken Helal took that a step further when he helped an osprey in trouble, and likely saved its life.

'Acres of Fun'
August 17, 2023 1:08 a.m.

'Acres of Fun'

North Idaho State Fair begins 10-day run Friday

Fair enough

Raise your glass
August 17, 2023 1 a.m.

Raise your glass

Trail's economic impact grows as 'Ales' fundraiser set for Saturday

Drink one for the trail

Hagadone Medical Clinic opens
August 16, 2023 1:06 a.m.

Hagadone Medical Clinic opens

Employees, families will have free, unlimited access to health care

Hagadone Medical Clinic opens

August 16, 2023 1 a.m.

Divine appointment

Friends help rescue fallen climber at Tubbs Hill

Rescue at Tubbs Hill

Cd'A aims to improve Government Way flow
August 15, 2023 1:08 a.m.

Cd'A aims to improve Government Way flow

Hope to land about $6 million in funding

Government Way traffic might get better

If these boats could talk
August 13, 2023 1:07 a.m.

If these boats could talk

Coeur d'Alene Antique and Classic Boat Festival wraps up today

Boat wooden at The Boardwalk

Wait for it
August 12, 2023 1 a.m.

Wait for it

Driver's License Office to close on Fridays

Driver's License Office closing Fridays starting next week

Playing it cool
August 11, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Playing it cool

New sails provide shade for musicians at Riverstone amphitheater

New cover cools of Riverstone stage

Crime fighters unite
August 10, 2023 1:08 a.m.

Crime fighters unite

Police, residents get acquainted on National Night Out

Police and people

33 miles to heaven
August 9, 2023 1:05 a.m.

33 miles to heaven

Christ followers carry cross, pray, get baptized

A cross to bear

Tough times for Tesh
August 8, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Tough times for Tesh

Staffing shortage forces suspension of some adult programs

Tesh in Trouble

August 8, 2023 1 a.m.

Kootenai County median home price rises

Study: Idaho most expensive state to own a home

Home prices inch up

Ridge Creek Fire grows to 1,000 acres
August 5, 2023 12:18 p.m.

Ridge Creek Fire grows to 1,000 acres

Investigators confirm it was human caused

The Ridge Creek Fire has grown to 1,062 acres and appears to be human-caused, Forest Service officials confirmed Saturday.

'I just try everything'
August 5, 2023 1:08 a.m.

'I just try everything'

Street Fair, Taste of Cd'A, Art on the Green off to hot start

Street fair magic

Two good men who made us better
August 5, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Two good men who made us better

Clark Campbell and Ken Korczyk are missed and remembered

Campbell, Korczyk

Cd'A sees 'return on investment'
August 4, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Cd'A sees 'return on investment'

City maintains $25,000 commitment to CDAEDC

CDA sees wise investment in Jobs Plus