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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

Friends find fine fishing on Fernan
February 18, 2021 1:08 a.m.

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
February 18, 2021 1:06 a.m.

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
February 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Ethereal in E on ice

Musician performs for TikTok followers with show on Fernan Lake

Ethereal in E on ice

'People are upset'
February 14, 2021 1:40 a.m.

'People are upset'

More than 400 turn out for town hall with legislators

Town hall crowd for legislators

Frozen stiff
February 13, 2021 1 a.m.

Frozen stiff

Jeans, shirt stand strong in freezing temperatures

Frozen stiff

Fire destroys home under construction
February 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Fire destroys home under construction

Firefighters also face ice, sub-zero wind chill factor

Fire destroys home

February 12, 2021 1 a.m.

COVID positivity percentage falls again in North Idaho

No coronavirus-related deaths reported in PHD in last six days

Coronavirus rate down

Sister act
February 11, 2021 1 a.m.

Sister act

Women create catchy displays for holidays, celebrations in front yard of Hayden home

Holiday yard art

A hill of a job
February 10, 2021 1:06 a.m.

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'
February 8, 2021 1:09 a.m.

'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
February 6, 2021 1 a.m.

'Avon Rose' calling

Rose Christmann is 100 years old and has been selling Avon for 79 of them

Avon Calling

Jazmine's journey
February 5, 2021 1:09 a.m.

Jazmine's journey

Missing for three months, Dalton Gardens dog found in Colorado

Homeward bound

'Loved by so many'
February 4, 2021 1 a.m.

'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
February 2, 2021 1:08 a.m.

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
February 2, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Dog day afternoon

KHS already finds homes for two of seven small canines dropped off

Dog day afternoon

The heat is on
February 1, 2021 1:09 a.m.

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
January 30, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Velma Farlin, 104, beats coronavirus

Credits faith and prayer for longevity

Velma Farlin, 104, beats coronavirus

A shoe so fast, it caught fire
January 30, 2021 1 a.m.

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
January 30, 2021 1 a.m.

State, local COVID positivity rates decline

Reach lowest percentage in months

State, PHD, county COVID positivity rates decline

Seniors split on shot
January 30, 2021 1 a.m.

Seniors split on shot

Some have gotten vaccine, others waiting or say no

Seniors sound off

The best of boats world
January 29, 2021 1 a.m.

The best of boats world

Expo continues through Sunday at Hagadone Marine Center

Boats float

McHugh: No felony in rally incident
January 28, 2021 1:08 a.m.

McHugh: No felony in rally incident

But says suspect could still face misdemeanor charges

No felony charges

Laster: There must be 'intolerance for injustices'
January 28, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Laster: There must be 'intolerance for injustices'

International Holocaust Remembrance Day a chance to learn from the past

Never forget

Welcome home
January 23, 2021 1 a.m.

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
January 22, 2021 1:08 a.m.

A doggone good year

KHS has high hopes to reach campaign goal for new home

KHS barks loud

'Worley Warrior' still running
January 22, 2021 1 a.m.

'Worley Warrior' still running

Frank Bybee still raising awareness of drug, alcohol abuse

'Wounded Warrior' runs again

Tears for toppled tree
January 21, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Tears for toppled tree

Running coach laments loss of ponderosa pine that was so long part of her life

Gentle Giant falls

January 21, 2021 1 a.m.

COVID patients, positivity rate decline

PHD: Adults 65 and older can get vaccine next month

Positivity rate falls

'This could have been avoided'
January 17, 2021 1:40 a.m.

'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
January 16, 2021 1:06 a.m.

'Big Bertha' finally falls

Tree that crushed Fort Grounds home in windstorm was reported to be 258 years old

Big Bertha falls

January 16, 2021 1 a.m.

'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
January 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Tree removed from Fort Sherman Chapel

Interior to be inspected to assess damage

Fort Sherman Chapel tree removed

'Like an earthquake'
January 14, 2021 1:09 a.m.

'Like an earthquake'

Windstorm leaves trail of destruction as residents begin recovery efforts

Windstorm howls in CDA

Rising up to meet rising need
January 13, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Rising up to meet rising need

Elks, Scouts give to CAP food bank as more people turn out for help

Donations help food bank

January 13, 2021 1 a.m.

The card is in the mail

EIP card with stimulus money catches local by surprise

The card is in the mail

January 12, 2021 1 a.m.

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
January 9, 2021 1:09 a.m.

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
January 8, 2021 1:07 a.m.

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
January 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Idaho keeps giving and giving

Fire department, others collect and receive record donations

Record giving

January 8, 2021 1 a.m.

PHD: 10 more COVID-related deaths

Positivity rate rises, highest in state

PHD: 10 more COVID-related deaths

'Taking a stand'
January 7, 2021 1:09 a.m.

'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
January 6, 2021 1:09 a.m.

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
January 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Welcome, baby Bennett

Cody, Jessica Smith proud parents of 2021 first baby born at Kootenai Health

Baby Bennett

37 years of fighting crime
January 3, 2021 1:40 a.m.

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
January 2, 2021 1:09 a.m.

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
January 2, 2021 1:08 a.m.

New year, new sheriff

Norris plans to form advisory groups to better connect with community

New year, new sheriff

Runners enjoy virtual 'Hangover'
January 2, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Runners enjoy virtual 'Hangover'

Many still participate in canceled New Year's Day race

Hangover a hit

36 degrees of separation
January 1, 2021 1:07 a.m.

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
December 31, 2020 1 a.m.

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'
December 30, 2020 1:09 a.m.

'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