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.
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A trip in time
Only a few tickets remain for museum’s gala with 1940s USO Club theme
30 tickets remain for gala
A fresh start
5th Street Farmers Market draws big opening day crowd
For Rebekah Garvin, opening day of the inaugural 5th Street Farmers Market was a dream come true, something she said she could check off the bucket list. The owner of Beach Bum Bakery had good reason to be beaming as a line about 10-people deep formed in front of her booth on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. “I’m really excited to be part of the new one downtown,” Garvin said. The 5th Street Farmers Market led by the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association enjoyed perfect first day conditions to kick off the weekly event.
A wheely good time
Free breakfast Monday gets Bike to Work Week rolling
Bike to Work Week coming up
STR hotline draws fire
Alliance says it is discrimination against short-term rental owners
STR hotline heats up
Planting Fifth Street roots
Sorensen students help downtown farmers market prepare for opening day
The Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association presents the season opener of the 5th Street Farmers Market from 4 to 7 today. It will run every Wednesday through September.
'Idaho is flying high'
Tourism expected to be strong this summer
North Idaho looking good this summer
Two gifts, infinite hope
Father Len MacMillan honored by Knights of Columbus
Father Len MacMillan describes himself as cynical. So perhaps that explains why he wasn’t overjoyed at being named Idaho Priest of the Year at the Idaho Knights of Columbus State convention in Coeur d’Alene. “They should recount the ballots,” he joked when asked for his reaction to receiving the award.
STR hotline open
Citizens can call with concerns, complaints
Number ready for STR complaints
'She leaves no stone unturned'
Devin Weeks of The Press receives LCSC Coeur d'Alene Alumna award
Weeks wins
All wet
Record rain falls on Coeur d'Alene
It was hot and sunny Thursday in Coeur d'Alene, with a high of 82. Friday, it rained so much it broke a record dating back nearly four decades.
A good day to 'Panic'
Bayview woman going after her ride record as Silverwood opens for season
Panic Plunge record
'C'MON'
'Maverick' inspires downhill madness
Top Gun: Maverick inspires downhill speed fush
’We are to love all’
About 500 attend National Day of Prayer in CDA
About 500 people attended the hour-long National Day of Prayer event put on by the Kootenai County Ministerial Association in Coeur d'Alene.
Vision becomes reality
City dedicates marine facility at Third Street docks
New marine facility dedicated
Trails, Tubbs and K27
Memorial race Saturday honors fallen officer, benefits police foundation
K27 Memorial Trail Run on Saturday
Council OKs resolution urging people to vote
Initial proposal calling for supporting levy said to go against Idaho code
City Council urges people to vote
Coming in hot
87 sets high mark for May 2
When Lake Coeur d'Alene is about 46 degrees and kids are still swimming at Sanders Beach, that means it has to be hot. Record hot. Tuesday's 87 degrees broke a 92-year-old record of 84 degrees set for May 2 in 1931.
Kroc Center's impact grows
Membership rises to highest level in years
Membership at the Salvation Army Kroc Center has reached more than 17,000, its highest in more than a decade.
Austin resigns as KEA leader
Leaves for role with arts organization
KEA director resigns
Curtain call for Lake City Playhouse
Theater needs to raise $125K to make repairs for reopening
Playhouse needs money to reopen
'Dash' delivers
Nearly 1,000 come for fun run to benefit United Way of North Idaho
At 85, John Giesen isn’t as fast as he was in his younger days when he ran marathons and triathlons. And it had been more than 30 years since he last raced. But on Saturday, he returned to competition in the Spring Dash 5k.
The return of 70
It could even top 80 degrees this weekend
For the first time in more than six months, Coeur d'Alene enjoyed a 70-degree day Friday. And enjoy it, people did.
'Find something that’s worth living for'
Former Congressman calls on people to get involved
Trey Gowdy speaks to think tank
Getting the latest dirt on trees
City, school team up for Arbor Day celebration
Arbor Day planting at Atlas Waterfront Park
On the surface, a great lesson
Avista Foundation offers matching $36K grant to fund Kroc swim program
Keeping their heads above water
'Break that silence'
Hammond highlights city's staff, successes, urges citizens to get involved
Hammond outlines city's achievements, challenges
More Idahoans asking for help
Report: Number of households that can't afford the basics grows
A growing number of Kootenai County households are struggling to get by, according to a report from United Ways of the Pacific Northwest and its research partner United For ALICE.
Kootenai Health unmasked
Hospital lifts requirement more than three years after it was instated
Kootenai Health lifts mask rule
Open book with budget
Library trustees approve $1.9M spending plan
Coeur d’Alene Public Library trustees unanimously approved a proposed 2023-24 budget of nearly $2 million on Tuesday.
City, Cd'A Downtown Association reach deal
Three-year contract calls for paying association $63K annually
City, association look to continue partnership
'We have identified the enemy'
In final town hall, legislators talk successes, challenges
North Idaho legislators said they had a solid session, but believe it could have been better. One problem several cited during Saturday’s town hall meeting at the Altar Church was that too many Democrats were disguised as Republicans.
Crime in decline
Cd’A chief credits staff, ‘intelligence-led policing model’
Crime is at historic lows in Coeur d’Alene. Thefts, burglaries, DUIs, vandalism and child abuse all declined from 2021 to 2022, according to the police department’s 2022 annual report.
A hill of a job
Volunteers praised for taking care of Tubbs
Tubbs Hill town hall packs 'em in
Economist: Recovery is close
Says single-family home building will lead the way
If Dr. Robert Dietz was on the Federal Reserve Board, he would put a pause on interest rate hikes. “I think they’ve done enough,” he said. “There’s no need to turn a mild recession into a moderate recession.” Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders, compared the Fed’s series of rate hikes over the past year to pushing the remote control button too many times.
Tesh seeing 'Stars'
Fundraiser set for July 27 at Settlers Creek
Tesh readies fundraiser
Service and sacrifice: NIC designated 'Purple Heart College'
NIC designated 'Purple Heart College' to remind people of award's importance
NIC designated Purple Heart College
Still skiing strong
Silver Mountain staying open for at least one more weekend and perhaps into May
Lookout Pass closed for the season Sunday. Schweitzer Mountain Resort, closed the week before that. Silver Mountain is still skiing strong.
A time to save a life
Visitor honored for taking action to help man in downtown Cd'A
Visitor saves a life in CDA
Shooting stirs up gun club
Offers $5K reward for information that leads to arrest, conviction
The Fernan Rod and Gun Club is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who shot up their training center.
Discovering the power within
Innovation Collective's festival features latest trends in tech and thought
Karen Perkins is not shy when it comes to what her book, "InsideOut," offers for readers, starting with revealing the mysteries of creation.
KCFR's new Station 4 opening pushed back
Rising construction costs force reduction in project
The opening of one of Kootenai County Fire and Rescue’s new stations has been pushed back about a year. But Fire Chief Chris Way is confident the scaled-back Station 4 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds will remain on schedule.
'I have nothing left'
Man tries to save home after waking up to flames, smoke
Man loses fight to save home
Potential rises for spring flooding
Rain, warm weather could contribute to rapid melting of snowpack
Snowpack could melt quickly
Oh, what a lucky man: Pat Acuff reflects on 56 years in real estate and life in Cd'A
Pat Acuff reflects on 56 years in real estate and life in Cd'A
Pat Acuff says goodbye to real estate
Swan shooter remains at large
Six bird bodies left near St. Maries
An investigation continues into the recent killings of six tundra swans near St. Maries.
Top Scholars' time to shine
Tribe raises stakes again as chamber scholarship program offers up to $222K
Hannah Black had a few words she wanted to share following the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber’s Top Scholars and Scholarship Breakfast on Tuesday.
'They've done a lot of good'
Cherished Ones serves final meals on Saturday
The dinner crowd was gone and it was cleanup time. That’s when Terry Hannon grabbed a mop Saturday night. He swung it back and forth, taking small steps as he went. The 92-year-old stopped and glanced around. This would be his last time cleaning the floor at 401 N. Second St. After more than two decades, the soup kitchen operated by Cherished Ones Ministries was closed. Hannon, a trustee of about 10 years for the nonprofit, believes it made a difference.
Priest River man identified as shooter in fatal incident
Suspected burglar had previous criminal charges
Coeur d'Alene Police released the names Monday of the men involved in a fatal incident that occurred Friday outside a shopping center. James Dean, 74, Priest River, was identified as the man who shot a suspected car burglar in a parking lot outside retail stores on West Canfield Avenue, Capt. Dave Hagar said. Shane Ryan Brown, 30, Sandpoint, died at the scene.
Man, 74, identified as shooter of suspected burglar
Coeur d'Alene Police on Monday named the men involved in a fatal incident outside a shopping center on Friday. James Dean, 74, Priest River, was identified as the man who shot a suspected car burglar in a parking lot outside retail stores on West Canfield Avenue, Capt. Dave Hagar said. Shane Ryan Brown, 30, Sandpoint, died at the scene.
' Love embodied on the cross'
Church presents 'War in Heaven' before Easter Sunday
Bruce Dietrich had a bad attitude at the Bible Village on Friday. He scowled at the crowd milling around him, daring anyone to say or do something wrong. No one did, and Dietrich nodded approvingly. Such is the life of a Roman centurion. “I don’t get any respect at home,” Dietrich said, now laughing and cracking a big smile. “This is about as close as I can get it.” The member of the Coeur d’Alene Seventh-day Adventist Church was in the Easter play, “War in Heaven,” that opened Friday with two more performances today.