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
Friends find fine fishing on Fernan
Enjoy peace, quiet on a weekday far from the madding crowd
Far from the madding crowd
Give them a 10
Adlards pull off Great West Gym Fest that begins today at The Coeur d'Alene Resort
Great West Gym Fest is on
Ethereal in E on ice
Musician performs for TikTok followers with show on Fernan Lake
Ethereal in E on ice
'People are upset'
More than 400 turn out for town hall with legislators
Town hall crowd for legislators
Frozen stiff
Jeans, shirt stand strong in freezing temperatures
Frozen stiff
Fire destroys home under construction
Firefighters also face ice, sub-zero wind chill factor
Fire destroys home
COVID positivity percentage falls again in North Idaho
No coronavirus-related deaths reported in PHD in last six days
Coronavirus rate down
Sister act
Women create catchy displays for holidays, celebrations in front yard of Hayden home
Holiday yard art
A hill of a job
Proposals in the works to remove fallen trees from Tubbs
Tubbs Hill task to begin soon
'This is my purpose'
Devyn Burdett talks about her hopes and goals with her new title as Ms. Wheelchair Idaho
Ms. Wheelchair Idaho
'Avon Rose' calling
Rose Christmann is 100 years old and has been selling Avon for 79 of them
Avon Calling
Jazmine's journey
Missing for three months, Dalton Gardens dog found in Colorado
Homeward bound
'Loved by so many'
Jake Compton's death leaves many saddened; fundraiser underway for celebration of life, trust fund for daughter
Jake Compton fundraiser
Shot in the dark
Some 65 and older frustrated trying to make appointment for COVID-19 vaccination
Some 65 and older frustrated trying to make appointment for COVID-19 vaccination
Dog day afternoon
KHS already finds homes for two of seven small canines dropped off
Dog day afternoon
The heat is on
For 16 years, ElderHelp led by John Corcoran has been providing free firewood, home repairs for seniors
The heat is on
Velma Farlin, 104, beats coronavirus
Credits faith and prayer for longevity
Velma Farlin, 104, beats coronavirus
A shoe so fast, it caught fire
Trying to make a pot of coffee results in torched Hoka
Fire shoe
State, local COVID positivity rates decline
Reach lowest percentage in months
State, PHD, county COVID positivity rates decline
Seniors split on shot
Some have gotten vaccine, others waiting or say no
Seniors sound off
The best of boats world
Expo continues through Sunday at Hagadone Marine Center
Boats float
McHugh: No felony in rally incident
But says suspect could still face misdemeanor charges
No felony charges
Laster: There must be 'intolerance for injustices'
International Holocaust Remembrance Day a chance to learn from the past
Never forget
Welcome home
Jimmy's Down the Street reopens today after closure for kitchen upgrades
Jimmy's Down the Street reopens today after closure for kitchen upgrades
A doggone good year
KHS has high hopes to reach campaign goal for new home
KHS barks loud
'Worley Warrior' still running
Frank Bybee still raising awareness of drug, alcohol abuse
'Wounded Warrior' runs again
Tears for toppled tree
Running coach laments loss of ponderosa pine that was so long part of her life
Gentle Giant falls
COVID patients, positivity rate decline
PHD: Adults 65 and older can get vaccine next month
Positivity rate falls
'This could have been avoided'
Family questions city decision that left ponderosa pine standing — until it fell on their home
Tree decision questioned
'Big Bertha' finally falls
Tree that crushed Fort Grounds home in windstorm was reported to be 258 years old
Big Bertha falls
'Help your neighbor'
Mike Bullard hopes to link volunteer groups with those in need after the storm
After the storm
Tree removed from Fort Sherman Chapel
Interior to be inspected to assess damage
Fort Sherman Chapel tree removed
'Like an earthquake'
Windstorm leaves trail of destruction as residents begin recovery efforts
Windstorm howls in CDA
Rising up to meet rising need
Elks, Scouts give to CAP food bank as more people turn out for help
Donations help food bank
The card is in the mail
EIP card with stimulus money catches local by surprise
The card is in the mail
No charges in reported gun threat
Video of incident during pro-Trump rally surfaces as police continue investigation
No charges yet in reported threat
Police investigating hit-and-run report
Protesters tell police that vehicle came toward them, bumped 2, then driver threatened some with handgun
Driver and car at rally
An angel among us
KH nurse Lara Jarrett credited with saving man who suffered heart attack while driving
Angels among us
Idaho keeps giving and giving
Fire department, others collect and receive record donations
Record giving
PHD: 10 more COVID-related deaths
Positivity rate rises, highest in state
PHD: 10 more COVID-related deaths
'Taking a stand'
About 500 rally for Trump and liberty in Coeur d'Alene, decry corruption in government
'Taking a stand'
Still fighting for Trump
About 300 attend rally calling for Idaho's elected leaders to oppose Electoral College results
Still fighting for the president
Welcome, baby Bennett
Cody, Jessica Smith proud parents of 2021 first baby born at Kootenai Health
Baby Bennett
37 years of fighting crime
Ben Wolfinger retires, reflects on KCSO career, looks ahead to spending more time as a husband, grandfather, flyfisherman
Sheriff signs off
Washing away the old
Hundreds shake off both the cold and coronavirus worries to take the Polar Bear Plunge
Polar Bear Plunge
New year, new sheriff
Norris plans to form advisory groups to better connect with community
New year, new sheriff
Runners enjoy virtual 'Hangover'
Many still participate in canceled New Year's Day race
Hangover a hit
36 degrees of separation
Man makes winter discoveries while metal detecting in Lake Coeur d'Alene
Man finds treasures in lake
It's still a small world
25-year-old painting found in Post Falls VFW closet traced to artist living in Belgium
It's still a small world
'The smartest guy in the room'
CHS grad Bruce Reed named deputy chief of staff for Biden administration
Bruce Reed named deputy chief of staff for Biden