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
Six swans shot, killed near Saint Maries
Fish and Game asks for public's help to find those responsible
Swans shot and killed
Median home price, sales decline
Housing market expected to pick up in spring
The median price of Kootenai County single-family homes and home sales both declined in March, according to the Coeur d'Alene Regional Realtors.
Holding Beau, regrets fade away
Family better than Hawaii
Happier returns
Fewer deaths reported as tundra swans enjoy favorable conditions on stop in Lower Basin
Hundreds of tundra swans were feeding Thursday in the floodplain off Highway 3 near Killarney Lake. They appeared healthy, some floating close to shore, most farther out, and none seeming to be bothered by admirers who stopped to watch them on a sunny afternoon.
DEQ official: Lake Cd'A improving
Craig Cooper says efforts must improve to monitor development's impact
The health of Lake Coeur d’Alene is improving, or at least stable, Dr. Craig Cooper said Wednesday.
$31M targeted for Lake Cd'A protections
Basin Advisory Group to review 19 projects
Lake health would benefit
Record cold as winter weather continues
Climatologist Cliff Harris said the low on Wednesday was 23 degrees at his Player Drive home, which tied the record low for April 5 set in 1965.
You can count on Tubbs
More than 155,000 hiked hill's trails in first six months of 2022
The numbers are in and they add up to one thing: Tubbs Hill is well loved and well used.
Common ground 'beyond debate'
Arts commissioner wants group to take a stand for city's values
David Groth has called Coeur d’Alene home since 1982. He loves this town. So when he sees and hears all the debates and fights over politics, education, and even art, he is disappointed, and at times, dismayed. “I’m concerned about our community and some of the turmoil,” said Groth, a member of the Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission. “I’m going to be disappointed in myself if I don’t do something, to say ‘Hey, we’re not just giving away our community.'” During a recent meeting of the Arts Commission the retired teacher called on the group to take a stand. “I think we have an opportunity through the Arts Commission to do something positive for a statement of who we are and who we want to be,” Groth said.
Smoother streets ahead
Cd'A looks to spend $639K on asphalt, paving
The Coeur d'Alene City Council is scheduled to consider a $639,000 contract with Poe Asphalt and Paving, Inc. when it meets at 6 tonight in the Library Community Room.
Endless winter
But area could see first 60-degree day this week
When Kinzie Ridgewell and Hannah Harmelink started their walk along Coeur d’Alene's waterfront Monday afternoon, it was sunny, with blue skies and 45 degrees. Before they finished, clouds rolled in, an icy wind whipped off Lake Coeur d’Alene and snow was coming down.
One last supper
Cherished Ones Ministries closing doors of soup kitchen after 22 years
Cherished Ones says it's time to go
Down on Main Street
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market will be at Riverstone
Farmers market seeks new roots
Meet 'Cowboy Joe'
Museum of North Idaho opens for season Saturday
Doors of history are open
War and remembrance
Three men reflect on experiences on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
War vets look back at Vietnam
How cool is that?
Shade cover going up over amphitheater at Riverstone
Groundbreaking at Riverstone
Off message
Business criticized for referencing Adolf Hitler on reader board
Christie Hoium has called Coeur d’Alene home for five years and likes it. But a reader board message on a busy intersection in the community Monday had her upset.
Study: Idaho lacks affordable housing
Lyons: Public/private partnerships a key
Not enough affordable housing
No Icebreaker a heartbreaker
Cancelation of benefit fun run takes bite out of Double J Dog Ranch
A fun run that benefits a sanctuary for special-needs dogs has been canceled.
Clean sweep
City begins annual spring cleanup of streets
City streets to be cleaned
No saving this old home
1885 house demolished after falling into disrepair
One of the oldest structures in Coeur d'Alene, if not the oldest, was recently ordered torn down after it fell into disrepair and posed a threat to a next-door day care center.
Pet and people friendly
Companions Animal Center opens in new home on Atlas Road
Companions Animal Shelter holds soft opening Saturday.
A really big fish story
Post Falls man hooks record northern pike in Hayden Lake
Thomas Francis knew it was no ordinary pike at the end of his line in Hayden Lake on Tuesday. “It was like a freight train,” he said. “She hit it good.” He was used to catching 20 or 30 pounders and they put up a good fight. But this was different.
Cd'A library trustees OK communication policies
Covers filming, recording, photography in library, as well as conduct
The Coeur d’Alene Public Library board of trustees approved new policies Wednesday regarding communication and photography, filming and recording in the library. “Library patrons should be able to use library services without fear that their identity, location, or reading choices will be published,” the policy states.
'A huge step forward'
Children's Village breaks ground on resource center
Children's Village resource center begins
Celebrating kindness, caring and doing what you can
United Way's many efforts to help community cited at luncheon
Richard Jurvelin knows about volunteerism as he’s been doing it much of his life, so when he speaks, people listen. Wednesday, he spoke at the United Way of North Idaho annual awards luncheon and about 100 people took in his every word. “It doesn’t matter about what you can do, how big it is, how little it is,” Jurvelin said. “You can volunteer and you will help in a community.”
Coeur Terre is a go
In a heated debate, council votes 4-2 to approve development
Coeur Terre OK
Spring has sprung, but snow in forecast
Cd'A has first day over 50 degrees since Nov. 6
Spring is not quite here yet
Doggone wonderful
KHS transfers animals to new shelter, will open Saturday
The Kootenai Humane Society began transferring animals Monday to its new shelter. It made a lot of people happy. “It’s awesome. Unbelievable," said Kristina Jensen, KHS employee shortly after she placed a nine-month-old Chow Chow named Akira into a spanking clean kennel space with an acrylic door.
Coeur Terre decision could come tonight
Per agreement, city would receive $2 million as an annexation fee
Coeur Terre, this is it
'They were like my brothers'
VFW Post 889 celebrates 101st anniversary with dinner, awards, guest speaker
Veterans of Foreign Wars Coeur d'Alene Post 889's celebration of its 101st anniversary Saturday night was a special evening. "All these people working together made it what it was," said Commander Bob Martin.
'I wish I were Irish'
Thousands come out for downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade
Go Irish!
The jig is up
St. Patrick's Day dancers delight Paddy's crowd
Paddy's dancers
It's the water, and a lot more
CDA receives Drinking Water System of the Year Award
Coeur d'Alene is known for good water that comes from the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer
'A hometown hero'
Cd'A teen turns in lost money, receives praise, rewards for honesty
When Jackson Staples found an envelope with cash inside, he didn’t count it. Nor did he consider keeping it. He adhered to the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. “If I lost a wallet, I would be absolutely concerned,” the 17-year-old said. “I would be grateful if someone returned it to me.”
'Businesses for everyone'
Chamber fair buzzes with energy, prizes and jobs, too
Art of the deal at the job fair
Grand marshal's name is 'Mud'
Doug Eastwood to lead St. Patrick's Day celebration on Saturday
St. Patrick's Day Parade set for Saturday
Pilgrim's plan for beverage facility OK'd
Beer, organic juices would be made at Fourth Street site
Pilgrim’s Market eyes custom manufacturing special use permit
The wonders of wine
Justine Recor joins Beverly's as sommelier
Justine Recor has a nose for wine
Pilgrim's seeks permit for beverage processing site
Organic juices, beer would be produced, sold
Pilgrim's eyes beverage processing site
'Tradition and family'
Fire department holds annual award ceremony for first time since 2019
One of the top awards, Employee of the Year, went to Erik Loney, engineer and paramedic, who received a standing ovation
13 dogs seized from Athol property.
Owner upset, but court records say he was given notice he needed a kennel permit
Dogs taken from Athol home
Winter No. 2
Panhandle mountain snowpack solid
So much for an early spring. More than seven inches of snow fell in Coeur d'Alene Friday, breaking the previous single-day snowfall record for March 10 of 3 inches set in 1955.
'I’m glad I didn’t have all good'
On her 101st birthday in Coeur d'Alene, Irene Pierce reflects on her life
Irene Pierce is unlike your average 101-year-old
'Child care matters'
Providers, parents say loss of funding will be a major blow to industry
About 20 people gathered “to demand immediate legislative action to continue Child Care Business Grant funding.”
'We always want to give back'
Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty donates $20K to food banks
Food banks get a helping hand
'It comes from the heart'
Efforts to save Hamilton House earn high praise, honor
Hamilton House still standing thanks to efforts of many
Remembering Phil Batt
Locals say former Idaho governor was a steady, strong leader
Phil Batt a friend of North Idaho
'This is their home'
New Post Falls veterans facility receives first residents
The 24-year Navy veteran was one of two veterans who recently became the first residents of the new veterans home in Post Fall