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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

May 20, 2021 1 a.m.

Ironman needs you!

Only 400 volunteers have registered, 3,500 needed for June 27 race

Ironman needs you

COVID-19 inpatient count climbs
May 19, 2021 1:25 a.m.

COVID-19 inpatient count climbs

Kootenai Health numbers double in less than a week

COVID-19 inpatient count climbs

Making older, better
May 18, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Making older, better

Innovation Collective, AARP team up to get pitches for aging well

Making older, better

'Ride when the riding is good'
May 18, 2021 1 a.m.

'Ride when the riding is good'

Eric Deady survives 1,700-mile bike trek on the Baja Divide

Ron Deady chronicles 1,700-mile bike ride on the Baja Divide

May 17, 2021 1:09 a.m.

DUI arrests going up

More drivers being nabbed for drinking

KCSO: DUI arrests up about 25%

Good Samaritans
May 17, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Good Samaritans

About 200 attend appreciation dinner for donors to rehab program at The Altar Church

Good Samaritan program draws crowd

In this fight together
May 16, 2021 1:30 a.m.

In this fight together

Firefighter in full gear hike Canfield Mountain in fundraiser

Canfield climb by firefighters

J.C. Penney's final day is Sunday
May 15, 2021 1:08 a.m.

J.C. Penney's final day is Sunday

JC Penney will close Sunday

'All systems are go'
May 14, 2021 1:08 a.m.

'All systems are go'

Full Ironman returning to Coeur d'Alene on June 27; volunteers needed

Full Ironman returning to Coeur d'Alene

May 14, 2021 1 a.m.

Hayden Lake ballot measure seeks nearly $1M tax hike

Increase 7.2 times current level; most funds for streets

Hayden Lake property tax hike

The buoys of summer
May 13, 2021 1:09 a.m.

The buoys of summer

KCSO marine deputies ready for busy season on the water

KCSO marine deputies ready for busy season on the water

May 13, 2021 1 a.m.

'Workers seem to chase money'

Some say ending participation in federal compensation program may help fill jobs, but others have doubts

Jobless money

May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Idaho moves to Stage 4

Youth 12-15 could receive vaccine soon

Idaho moves to Stage 4 of Little's 'Rebounds Plan'

'I came back'
May 9, 2021 1:40 a.m.

'I came back'

Linda Hines finds hope, reconnects with her children, regains her life, following seven year battle with neurological disorder

Linda Hines beats FND

Flying high, and low
May 9, 2021 1:30 a.m.

Flying high, and low

Hayden Kite Festival attracts more than 200

Flying high

'We have got to rise up'
May 7, 2021 1:06 a.m.

'We have got to rise up'

About 600 attend National Day of Prayer rally at McEuen Park

National Day of Prayer

Where kids will grow strong
May 6, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Where kids will grow strong

'Sensory Garden' hopes to plant bright futures at Children's Village

Sensory Garden groundbreaking held at Children's Village

Bleating hearts
May 6, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Bleating hearts

Hundreds of baby goats being delivered this week to raise money for the Wishing Star Foundation

Bleating hearts

The heat of the moment
May 5, 2021 1:09 a.m.

The heat of the moment

KCFR non-response personnel experiences what firefighters do

The heat of the moment

An up-and-down day
May 4, 2021 1 a.m.

An up-and-down day

Vicky Richardson takes Silverwood's 'Plunge' 40 times

An up-and-down day

Penning a new chapter
May 1, 2021 1:10 a.m.

Penning a new chapter

John Hartung retires after 41 years as director of the Community Library Network

John Hartung retires after 41 years as director of the Community Library Network

'A beautiful tribute'
May 1, 2021 1 a.m.

'A beautiful tribute'

New statues, benches put in at St. Thomas Cemetery

New statues, benches put in at St. Thomas Cemetery

Presidential roots
April 30, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Presidential roots

Monument at Pleasant View cemetery outlines Asbury family connection to George Washington

Family's roots lead to America's first president

'The ultimate price to earn a paycheck'
April 29, 2021 1:06 a.m.

'The ultimate price to earn a paycheck'

Ceremony honors those who lost their lives while working in Idaho

'The ultimate price to earn a paycheck'

Cd'A housing market emerges No. 1
April 28, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Cd'A housing market emerges No. 1

Quality of life cited by economist as a leading factor

CDA housing market emerges No. 1

Oorah!
April 27, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Oorah!

CHS graduate Jason Jones rises to Sergeant Major of 1st Marine Division

Oorah!

'Pride' shines through at show
April 24, 2021 1:08 a.m.

'Pride' shines through at show

NIBCA's 49th annual home and garden event continues today, Sunday at fairgrounds

'Pride' shines through

Deer in Dalton crosshairs
April 24, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Deer in Dalton crosshairs

Workshop Wednesday on deer hunting plan

Workshop Wednesday on deer hunting plan in Dalton Gardens

Time to 'Panic'
April 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Time to 'Panic'

Vicky Richardson plans to go up and down on Silverwood ride 40 times on opening day

Time to 'Panic'

Home, sweet Home
April 23, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Home, sweet Home

49th NIBCA show starts today at fairgrounds

Home, sweet Home

April 23, 2021 1 a.m.

This 'Cup' overflows

Homeless man arrives in Spirit Lake with little, leaves offering thanks

This 'Cup' overflows

Walls' wish
April 21, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Walls' wish

86-year-old enjoys fishing expedition on Hayden Lake

86-year-old enjoys fishing expedition on Hayden Lake

Dog's death prompts petition
April 20, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Dog's death prompts petition

Following fatal hit-and-run accident, family calls for stop sign assessment

The death of a dog

Stop — or maybe not
April 18, 2021 1:40 a.m.

Stop — or maybe not

Many drive right through latest effort to slow traffic in Dalton Gardens

Stop — or maybe not

A hunger to help
April 18, 2021 1:10 a.m.

A hunger to help

CHS grad Brandy Badger guides efforts of nonprofit to provide food for families in need

'It's in her blood'

A credit to their community
April 17, 2021 1:06 a.m.

A credit to their community

ICCU surprises, pleases many with gift cards

Idaho Central Credit Union surprises, pleases many with gift cards

In store for a surprise
April 15, 2021 1:06 a.m.

In store for a surprise

Safeway hosts 90th birthday party for veteran Ben Mitchell

In store for a surprise

Smart seniors
April 14, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Smart seniors

CDA Regional Chamber honors top academic students

CDA Regional Chamber honors top academic seniors and more

PHD 'pausing' Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinics, distribution
April 14, 2021 1:06 a.m.

PHD 'pausing' Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinics, distribution

State says of 30,673 doses administered in Idaho, no problems have been reported

PHD 'pausing' Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinics, distribution

The magic of microchipping
April 13, 2021 1:08 a.m.

The magic of microchipping

Cat missing for nearly 2 months found, returned to owner

The magic of microchipping

Voices to count on
April 12, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Voices to count on

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week spotlights key role of emergency communication officers

The voice you count on

NIBCA holds first of three free food distributions
April 10, 2021 1:06 a.m.

NIBCA holds first of three free food distributions

NIBCA holds first of three free food distibutions

Backpack filled with hope
April 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Backpack filled with hope

Men launch fundraising campaign; plan company headquarters for CDA

Men hope to help homeless with backpack

'Mamas' deliver Easter gift
April 3, 2021 1:08 a.m.

'Mamas' deliver Easter gift

Joy, laughter, smiles mark Good Friday parade

'Mamas' deliver Easter joy with flash parade

Elizabeth Smart to speak in Coeur d'Alene
April 3, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Elizabeth Smart to speak in Coeur d'Alene

Women's Luncheon set for Aug. 17

Elizabeth Smart to speak in Coeur d'Alene

PHD positivity rate lowest of state health districts
April 3, 2021 1 a.m.

PHD positivity rate lowest of state health districts

Kootenai County's also falls to 2.8%

PHD positivity rate lowest of state health districts

In-person Easter services return
April 2, 2021 1 a.m.

In-person Easter services return

Churches gear up for Sunday with special services, messages, music

In-person Easter services return

'We will win in Kootenai County'
April 1, 2021 1:08 a.m.

'We will win in Kootenai County'

Democrats speak of hopes, challenges at Legislature during Zoom town hall Wednesday

'We will win in Kootenai County'

Museum hoping for blockbuster
April 1, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Museum hoping for blockbuster

New exhibit on film industry opens today

Museum hoping for blockbuster

March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Scammers keep calling

Locals tell The Press of schemes to get their money, personal information

Scammers keep calling