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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

Golfers raise $20K for SNR
June 22, 2023 1 a.m.

Golfers raise $20K for SNR

Golfers tee it for SNR

Three more years of Ironman
June 21, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Three more years of Ironman

WTC agrees to reimburse city for OT costs for public safety

Ironman, city ink three-year deal

Pastor's pledge leads to 140.6 miles quest
June 21, 2023 1:08 a.m.

Pastor's pledge leads to 140.6 miles quest

Mitch Ellithorpe offered to do Ironman if church raised more than $250K

A pastor's pledge

'I salute you'
June 20, 2023 1:08 a.m.

'I salute you'

Robert Lawless honored with Quilt of Valor, medallions, hugs on 101st birthday

Vet turns 101

Bayview aims high with fireworks fund
June 20, 2023 1 a.m.

Bayview aims high with fireworks fund

Hoping to collect $40K for next year's show

Bayview not dazed by fireworks show cost

Fighter jet fans
June 18, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Fighter jet fans

F-35s' visit draws thousands to Cd'A Airport

A crowd estimated at more than 5,000 filled the Coeur d’Alene Airport to see F-35 Lightning fighter jets on Saturday afternoon.

Bonded by the classics
June 18, 2023 1:08 a.m.

Bonded by the classics

Grandfathers, fathers, sons and grandsons hang out at Car d'Lane

Classics unite dads, sons

Hear them roar
June 17, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Hear them roar

Car d'Lane cruise fills downtown streets with beauties of the past

Car d'Lane a blast from the past

'Always in our thoughts'
June 17, 2023 1:06 a.m.

'Always in our thoughts'

25 years later, Linda Huff still missed, loved

Huff Remembered

For the kids
June 17, 2023 1:05 a.m.

For the kids

About 50 Windermere staff, family join service day at Children's Village

Windermere real estate agents, managers, owners and staff from over 300 offices across the western United States gather in June and devote a workday to making a positive change in their communities, a press release said.

Let's cruise
June 16, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Let's cruise

Classic car parade opens two days of oldies fun with Car d'Lane

Car d'Lane rides tonight, show on Saturday

Spirit Lake, KCSO hold talks
June 15, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Spirit Lake, KCSO hold talks

With city short of police officers, sheriff says county ready to respond

KCSO might serve Spirit Lake

Jesus, Michael and Mary
June 15, 2023 1:06 a.m.

Jesus, Michael and Mary

New statues raise improvements to $300K at St. Thomas cemetery

Cemetery coming to life

'Dire crisis mode'
June 14, 2023 1:08 a.m.

'Dire crisis mode'

Connect Kootenai leader outlines possible solutions to create workforce housing

Hopes for affordable housing alive and well

Grizzly shot, killed near Priest Lake
June 14, 2023 1:06 a.m.

Grizzly shot, killed near Priest Lake

Hunter cited; Fish and Game say ID target before pulling trigger

Griz killed; Fish and Game says ID target before firing

The sound of  Street Music Week
June 13, 2023 1:08 a.m.

The sound of Street Music Week

21st annual event going on in downtown Cd'A

Larry Burchum, for the first time, played his guitar in front of a big crowd in a public place on Monday. It was every bit as good as he hoped. "I had a ball," the Pinehurst man said. "I had a lot of fun." Burchum was one of almost 10 musicians who took part on opening day of the 21st annual Street Music Week on Monday.

A river of opportunity
June 11, 2023 1:07 a.m.

A river of opportunity

City, owners have high hopes for watercraft rental businesses now open at Harbor Center

River runs near them

Fourth fun carries cost
June 10, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Fourth fun carries cost

Chamber aims to raise $64K for parade, fireworks

Chamber seeks donations for Fourth fun

Median home prices rise
June 10, 2023 1 a.m.

Median home prices rise

Listings climb nearly 40% from a year ago

The median price of a single-family home in Kootenai County rose slightly in May.

Cd'A to collect impact fees for EMS system
June 9, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Cd'A to collect impact fees for EMS system

More ambulances projected to keep up with growth

EMS system gets city support

Council OKs $50K for HomeShare
June 8, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Council OKs $50K for HomeShare

Housing program seeks more potential tenants, providers

HomeShare gains financial support from CDA

War and Idaho
June 8, 2023 1:06 a.m.

War and Idaho

Museum of North Idaho's summer exhibits highlights World War II

War and Idaho

Ironman CDA seeks volunteers
June 8, 2023 1 a.m.

Ironman CDA seeks volunteers

More than 3,000 wanted for June 25 race

Ironman Coeur d’Alene is seeking up to 3,500 volunteers for its June 25 race. Dani Zibell-Wolfe, volunteer director, said about 1,000 have signed on to help athletes make it through the 140.6-mile race that includes a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run.

For the birds — and Kris Buchler
June 7, 2023 1:09 a.m.

For the birds — and Kris Buchler

Sign at east Tubbs Hill entrance pays tribute to 'Environmental Educator'

As a wildlife biologist with the Bureau of Land Management, Carrie Hugo knows birds. But she said the time she spent with Kris Buchler brought her to a new level and love of the outdoors. "Understanding and recognizing birds by their sounds is like knowing another language that other people don’t know," she said. "I can thank Kris for that."

Mountain lion reportedly sighted on Tubbs Hill
June 7, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Mountain lion reportedly sighted on Tubbs Hill

People urged to be alert

Cougar sighted on Tubbs

Coeur54 ready to tee off again
June 3, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Coeur54 ready to tee off again

16 golfers taking to links to benefit nonprofits

Coeur54 golfers raise money for nonprofits

'I have nothing to fear'
June 2, 2023 1:09 a.m.

'I have nothing to fear'

Boy battling rare disorder deputized in special ceremony, shares faith with group

Boy battled rare disorder

June 2, 2023 1 a.m.

Old humane society shelter going, going ...

Companions Animal Center auctioning off what's left at old home

Shelter's remains going in auction

Boaters up, seasonal deputies down
June 1, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Boaters up, seasonal deputies down

Marine patrols will number half of what was hoped this summer

KCSO marine deputies on the water this summer

'They need to pay attention'
June 1, 2023 1:05 a.m.

'They need to pay attention'

Commissioners urge increased public involvement as budget process begins

Kootenai County Commissioner Bill Brooks said he and his colleagues don’t have as nearly as much power as people think.

‘All Systems Go’
May 31, 2023 1:06 a.m.

‘All Systems Go’

Aerospace conference attracts top minds to CDA Resort

Aerospace conference takes off

City, Downtown Association ink Car d’Lane pact
May 31, 2023 1:05 a.m.

City, Downtown Association ink Car d’Lane pact

Agreement spells out roles, responsibilities of each

Council approves MOU with DTA

One arrested in Dollar Tree fire
May 31, 2023 1 a.m.

One arrested in Dollar Tree fire

Fire intentionally started, says fire marshal

Fire believed to be arson

May 31, 2023 1 a.m.

CDA Marathon runner dies

Andrew Walker collapsed during 26.2-mile race on Sunday

A 23-year man who collapsed during the Coeur d’Alene Marathon died despite life-saving efforts on Sunday.

Police  to up  'Pride in the Park'  presence
May 31, 2023 1 a.m.

Police to up 'Pride in the Park' presence

Last year's event gained national attention as 31 Patriot Front members were arrested

'Pride' this weekend

'The path of a warrior'
May 30, 2023 1:08 a.m.

'The path of a warrior'

Hundreds attend Memorial Day events in Cd'A

Remembering the fallen

Running strong and happy in Cd'A
May 29, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Running strong and happy in Cd'A

Locals do well in marathon, half, 10K, 5K

Runners on the go in Cd'A

So happy together
May 28, 2023 1:07 a.m.

So happy together

Cd'A Ukulele Club creates joyful music at one-year anniversary celebration

A joyous sound

Half-marathon man
May 27, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Half-marathon man

Bill Daniel will run a 13.1-mile race for the 100th time in CDA on Sunday

Bill Daniel to run 100th half-marathon on Sunday

More than 2,000 expected for CDA marathon
May 26, 2023 1 a.m.

More than 2,000 expected for CDA marathon

Sunday's event includes 5K, 10K, half and full marathon

Marathon rolls on Sunday

'Onward and Upward': A day of inspiration
May 25, 2023 1:08 a.m.

'Onward and Upward': A day of inspiration

Conference attracts more than 200 women

Inspire. Engage. Uplift. That's what Marilee Wallace wanted for attendees of Wednesday’s “Onward and Upward Women’s Conference.” Toward the end of the daylong program, the CEO of North Idaho Alliance, which organized the sold-out event, was confident they had succeeded. “We absolutely did that today,” she said.

She's part of their world, again
May 24, 2023 1:08 a.m.

She's part of their world, again

Lost Ariel doll returned to four sisters in CDA

When Karren Williams and Lenny Hess found an Ariel doll floating in the water at Springy Point, they knew someone, somewhere, was missing her.

Animal center looks to 'Finish The Journey'
May 24, 2023 1:06 a.m.

Animal center looks to 'Finish The Journey'

Major fundraiser for new home set for July 18 at Hagadone Gardens

Companions Animal Center sets fundraiser

$275K project aims to protect Lake Cd’A
May 23, 2023 1:09 a.m.

$275K project aims to protect Lake Cd’A

East Tubbs Hill parking lot will be closed

Project to protect Lake CDA

A whole new water world
May 21, 2023 1:08 a.m.

A whole new water world

Adults overcome fears of the deep with swim lessons at Kroc Center

Adults dive in

‘Just phenomenal’
May 20, 2023 1:07 a.m.

‘Just phenomenal’

Coeur d’Alene Rotary Clubs presents $30K in grants to 21 nonprofits

Rotarians step up once again

Liberation, action, change
May 19, 2023 1:09 a.m.

Liberation, action, change

Panels highlights North Idaho’s successful rights fight led by task force

Fight for rights not over

Driving home life-saving lessons
May 18, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Driving home life-saving lessons

Safe Start introduces lab designed to travel to rural areas and talk car seats

Before about 40 people on a sunny afternoon at McEuen Park, Safe Start launched its Rural Education Outreach program to reach families throughout some remote areas to help ensure children ride properly secured in their car seat.

CEO: Growth is good
May 17, 2023 1:06 a.m.

CEO: Growth is good

CdAEDC leader cites rising wages, income as driving factors in area's economic development

Economic development critical to area's future

Reddy for summer
May 17, 2023 1:05 a.m.

Reddy for summer

Annual geranium planting adds color outside The Coeur d'Alene Resort, company properties

Geraniums take root outside The Resort