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
Oh, my Guinness!
Sales of famous Irish beer soar at Crown and Thistle
More than 10 million glasses of Guinness stout are consumed daily around the world, and 1.8 billion pints are sold every year, according to Guinness. Crown and Thistle Pub in Coeur d'Alene is doing its part. In the past year, it has sold about 13,200 pints of Guinness. Some weeks, the pub goes through four or five kegs of it.
'A great blessing'
Turkeys and More provides enough food to feed 8,000 on Thanksgiving
The nonprofit Turkeys and More gave out 1,800 12- to 14-pound turkeys Friday to provide a Thanksgiving meal for vulnerable families. More than 1,000 were delivered by volunteers to food banks and other organizations around Kootenai County, while about 700 picked turkeys up, along with the gift cards, at the Unity Center on 15th Street.
Simply souper
St. Vincent's fundraiser makes splashy return at the mall
The Strubs were among more than 600 people who attended the St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho fundraiser. Guests paid $15 to try as many 2-ounce servings of 39 soups created by professional chefs and amateurs alike.
Cd'A clearing streets, but it's no Leaf Fest
City hopes to remove piles of leaves
The city of Coeur d'Alene recently postponed its annual Leaf Fest, but that doesn't mean it's not trying to clean up all those leaves scattered around out there. This week, crews started sweeping streets on the north end of town that were snow-free. Thursday, it moved operations to areas south of Harrison. Giant leaf piles lined the center of Seventh Street late morning.
That's a tall order
City Council agrees to discussion on potential height restrictions for downtown
Coeur d'Alene City Council agrees to discussion on potential height restrictions for downtown.
Illegal STRs may soon be identified
Council OKS deal with company in a move to restrict short-term rentals
STR plan moves ahead
Bobcat on a cold resort roof
Young animal captured and released
As a security officer at The Coeur d'Alene Resort, Ryan Tyler is used to reports of unusual sightings. Sunday morning's call ranks near the top of them. "There's a bobcat out on the roof," a guest told him. Tyler immediately went to check it out. While some reports don't turn out quite as advertised, this one did. A smallish bobcat, maybe 15 pounds, was on a second-floor rooftop area.
Council to consider STR proposal
City may hire company to identify unpermitted rentals
The Coeur d’Alene City Council may take action tonight on a proposal to hire a company for short-term rental host compliance services.
A better homecoming
Wars take toll on veterans, families who fought for their country
Vets honored
Fixing a flat can take a village
Kind-hearted strangers get cyclist back on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
The beauty of biking on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes cannot be overstated. In the 10 miles from the Medimont trailhead to Harrison, the fall colors are brilliant. The solitude is calming. The surrounding scenery is stunning. It is peaceful and perfect on a Sunday afternoon. And then came a flat tire.
In good company: Veterans Ray Johnson, Sandy Emerson have been enjoying coffee and conversation every Tuesday morning for more than 3 years
Sandy Emerson and Ray Johnson, both veterans, have been meeting Tuesdays for coffee for more than three years.
Leaf Fest gets a rain check
Weather conditions prompt Cd'A to postpone leaf collection program
Citizens of Coeur d'Alene, you can stop pushing leaves into streets. The city won't be coming for them - not as scheduled on Monday and likely not until next year. Todd Feusier, director of the Streets and Engineering Department, said Thursday Leaf Fest has been postponed.
Go big: KHS seeks homes for rising intake of large-breed dogs
KHS has about 25 dogs available for adoption. Nearly all are considered big, in the 40-pound range or more, and thus take longer to find someone willing to adopt them.
Nonprofits' influence growing in North Idaho
CEO says they could do even more with additional donations
CEO says they could do even more with additional donations
It's snow cold
Get ready for lows in the teens the rest of the week
Get ready for lows in the teens the rest of the week
City advances STR crackdown
Committee OKs paying $51K for compliance services
Committee OKs paying $51K for compliance services
Operation Christmas Child going strong
This year's goal is 22,000 shoeboxes of gifts
Operation Christmas Child collection week nears
'I felt the house shake'
Gusts topple several trees, damage homes, but no injuries
Just before going to bed about 10 p.m. Friday, George Sayler looked out the window that offers a view of Lake Coeur d’Alene.
Power grab: Ticket sales strong as lottery jackpot grows
Powerball push
Safe landing with Safety Net
Nonprofit assisting more young people aging out of foster care
A rising number of young adults aging out of the foster care system are turning to Safety Net Inland NW for help. And they’re getting it. Like a young man who recently returned to the Coeur d’Alene area and couldn't find an affordable place to live.
'Dig a little deeper'
About 400 hear inspirational stories at chamber luncheon
Never surrender, says barrel racer
Nothing to fear here
Holy Family students visit St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery on All Souls Day
Holy Family students visited the cemetery on the east end of Sherman Avenue on All Souls Day. They came to learn about its history, pray for some of the souls buried there and understand it’s a place of peace.
'Build it now': ITD gets plenty of feedback on I-90 improvement plans
ITD gets feedback on I-90
A warm feeling
Kroc Center Flannel Fest attracts 250 people
Flannel Fest fun
Ignite cda distributes final $1.2M from Lake District
Funds go to nine taxing districts
The final checks from the recent closure of ignite cda's Lake District went out Friday. The last of the cash assets totaling $1.2 million were sent to nine taxing districts within the Lake District boundary.
'I feel lucky': Tom Greif doesn't let MS stop him from being Cd'A's fire chief
It's been a more than six months since Greif stepped in to take the place of the well-liked Kenny Gabriel, who retired after 30 years with the department Greif oversees a department of about 70 people with an annual budget of nearly $13 million. Its four stations respond to about 10,000 calls, mostly medical, a year.
Buyers have inventory on their side
Mortgage rates creep higher as median home prices decline
A slowdown in the local real estate market is being credited with creating home-ownership opportunities that have not been available for years.
'One good person'
18-year-old shares story of CASA's impact on her life
CASA 'Uncorked'
34-unit condo project gets OK
Commission also approved 12-unit apartment
A four-story, 34-unit condominium with two five-unit townhouses between First and Second streets on Garden Avenue was unanimously approved by the Design Review Commission on Thursday.
Fire boathouse comes home
Will provide better response times around Cd'A waterfront
The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department's new boat house is in place at the Third Street docks next to Tubbs Hill.
Zoom-bombers crash Arts Commission meeting
Virtual hecklers disrupt proceedings via comments, pictures
Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission meeting hit by Zoom-bombers.
Peace dove damaged
Steel, glass sculpture just set out at Riverstone is part of ArtCurrents program
Each piece of art that Milo White and Lin McJunkin create is precious to them. “They’re our babies,” White said Tuesday afternoon. That morning, he and McJunkin learned that “Mi Paloma Brilla,” their stainless steel and cast glass sculpture of a dove just placed at Riverstone Park, had been damaged. And yes, it hurt.
STR owners pitch volunteer commission
Would work with Cd'A to resolve any issues
An offer to form a volunteer commission to focus on short-term rentals for the city of Coeur d’Alene received mixed reviews Monday.
STR sides line up
Workshop brings out pros, cons as city considers stricter codes for short-term rentals
STR talks go on
Blind, but they can see
'Celebraille' showcases talents, smarts of blind, visually impaired
Now they can see
These bad economic times shall pass
Mountain West Bank official says a 'correction' was overdo, but won't last
Growth won't stop despite economic slowdown
A 100-year gift to the community
Cd'A Rotary Centennial Park opens
“I almost feel like I’m in a dream right now that we’re actually standing in this park,” said Jody Azevedo, project co-chair with Bob Burton.
Council 'pauses' 5 new posts
Cuts needed to account for police, fire COLA
The Coeur d’Alene City Council on Tuesday declined to eliminate five new positions approved in the 2022-23 budget, but agreed to put a pause on filling them.
Hocker: $25M annual M&O levy needed 'in perpetuity'
Administrators also recommend school plant facilities levy of $5 million per year for five years
The Coeur d’Alene School District may ask voters to approve a $25 million per year maintenance and operations levy “in perpetuity.” It may also propose a school plant facilities levy of up to $5 million a year for five years.
Arms wide open
St. Luke's celebrates 130 years of welcoming people, sharing Christ's love
St. Luke's, one of Coeur d'Alene's oldest congregations, celebrates 130 years of worship and serving the community.
Cougar reported in Dalton Gardens
Man believes mountain lion killed deer in his yard
"The amount of deer frequenting the Dalton Gardens area could certainly be attractive to a hungry mountain lion up in the Canfield Mountain area," he wrote.
Riverview workout
Aktiv donates fitness structure installed near Riverstone Park beside Centennial Trail
The 32-foot-long structure next to the North Idaho Centennial Trail by Riverstone Park has been getting a lot of attention lately. And use.
KHS takes in seized animals
Nearly 20 dogs, cats, kittens and rabbit brought to shelter
Dogs, cats, kittens and a rabbit seized from a Coeur d'Alene apartment Tuesday night were brought to the Kootenai Humane Society.
Workshop targets ethics, conduct for trustees
LIbrary director, two board members develop draft
A policy on conduct and ethics of trustees is in the works at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library.
Coeur Terre gets green light
Indian Meadows residents fear traffic will ruin their neighborhood
Development gets green light from commission
Arts an economic driver, says speaker
Jobs in the thousands, spending in the millions.
The first question Alison Espindola asked at the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber’s Upbeat Breakfast on Tuesday was this: “What do you think the purpose of the arts are?” The community development director at the Idaho Commission on the Arts offered the answer. “First and foremost, arts are here to improve quality of life,” she said.
Safer student crossing
Flashing lights installed at Hanley, Courcelles
New flashing yellow lights at Hanley Avenue and Courcelles Parkway should get the attention of drivers, said Todd Feusier, Coeur d’Alene’s streets department director. But he told Skyway Elementary School students not to count on it.
Think big
Mountain States Policy Center has high hopes to make life better
Chris Cargill asked the question a lot of people were likely thinking during Thursday’s launch of Mountain States Policy Center at Independence Point. What exactly does “nation’s newest free market think tank” mean? Cargill offered the answer. “That means we’re in the ideas business,” he said. “We’re about ideas. We’re not about politics. We’re not about politicians or political parties.” And that could be ideas about transportation. Environment. Government reform. Health care. Education. Taxes.
Councilman: City will need second downtown garage
2016 study said parking shortage could hurt development
'I love what I do'
Award winners say art, music can make the world a better place
The Mayor’s Awards in the Arts "recognize and encourage excellence in the arts and to stimulate and support awareness of the arts throughout the community."