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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

Holiday harmony
December 25, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Holiday harmony

Music Conservatory could begin onsite lessons next month

Music Conservatory could begin onsite lessons next month

Santa for seniors
December 25, 2020 1:05 a.m.

Santa for seniors

Nearly 200 gift baskets donated, delivered to homebound elderly

Santa to seniors

First car is a Firebird
December 24, 2020 1:07 a.m.

First car is a Firebird

Rathdrum teen wins 1999 Pontiac in drawing to benefit KHS

Firebird winner from Rathdrum!

30 businesses pitch in to Rathdrum food drive
December 23, 2020 1:06 a.m.

30 businesses pitch in to Rathdrum food drive

An 'Adept' response

Grinch Sighting!
December 22, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Grinch Sighting!

He's a mean one at first glance, but deep down he's good, and he delights kids as they head out on North Pole cruises

Grinch!

'They are still alive with us'
December 20, 2020 1:40 a.m.

'They are still alive with us'

Veterans remembered on National Wreaths Across America Day

'They are still alive with us'

Nutcracker Nirvana
December 19, 2020 1 a.m.

Nutcracker Nirvana

CJ Davis loves opening the door to a world of inanimate objects full of life

The Nutcrackers

Hats off
December 19, 2020 1 a.m.

Hats off

Pat Moore hangs free stocking caps on fence to help families during tough times

Hats off to Pat Moore

Coming together
December 19, 2020 1 a.m.

Coming together

Community responds to call for donations to honor health care workers

'A beautiful thing'

'This is our home'
December 17, 2020 1:09 a.m.

'This is our home'

Aspen Homes donates $25,000 to Christmas for All

Aspen Homes donates $25K to CFA

Not-so-secret Santa
December 17, 2020 1 a.m.

Not-so-secret Santa

Santa, Mrs. Claus raise community spirits, Red Kettle funds

Santa, wife raise money for Red Kettle fund

Brotherly love
December 16, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Brotherly love

Boys earn, save money, donate to CFA

Brothers donate

An 'Affinity' for Christmas
December 16, 2020 1 a.m.

An 'Affinity' for Christmas

55-plus community celebrates holidays with song, dance,

An 'Affinity' for Christmas

CDA man makes backcountry rescue
December 15, 2020 1:08 a.m.

CDA man makes backcountry rescue

Spokane man survives 3 nights after car becomes stuck in the snow

Man rescued in backcountry

Village at Riverstone sold
December 12, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Village at Riverstone sold

After 20 years , John Stone, partners sell successful development to investment group with North Idaho ties

John Stone sells Riverstone

Live theater lives
December 12, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Live theater lives

Charter Academy pulls off two performances outside in the cold before an audience

Live, in Almost, Maine

State: COVID-19  leading cause of death in Idaho in November
December 11, 2020 1:07 a.m.

State: COVID-19 leading cause of death in Idaho in November

Heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity listed as leading conditions contributing to COVID-19 deaths

COVID leading cause of death in Idaho in November

Let the light shine
December 10, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Let the light shine

Christmas Decor decorates home of veteran, Purple Heart recipient

Home for the holidays

Swinging for 'Safety'
December 9, 2020 1 a.m.

Swinging for 'Safety'

Golfers donate to nonprofit dedicated to helping those aging out of foster care

Safety Net swing

'United like never before'
December 8, 2020 1:08 a.m.

'United like never before'

3 veterans recall their military experience, reflect on 79th anniversary of Pearl Harbor

Remembering Dec. 7, 1941

Cruising with the eagles
December 6, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Cruising with the eagles

Majestic birds put on show in Beaty, Wolf Lodge bays for those watching from boat

Cruising with the eagles

Local, looking global
December 5, 2020 1 a.m.

Local, looking global

Exporting could be key to future growth of Idaho's economy

Think global

PHD: single-day record of 255 new cases
December 4, 2020 1:08 a.m.

PHD: single-day record of 255 new cases

Kootenai Health transitions another unit to COVID-19 focus, prepares for post-holiday surge in cases

PHD: 238 new cases

'Little warrior' fights for her life
December 4, 2020 1 a.m.

'Little warrior' fights for her life

Fundraiser underway for 12-year-old CDA girl diagnosed with cancer

Girl, 12, battles cancer

Be cool, steer clear of trouble
December 4, 2020 1 a.m.

Be cool, steer clear of trouble

Survey shows drivers are aggressive during the holidays

Angry drivers not in holiday mood

'I'm encouraged'
December 3, 2020 1 a.m.

'I'm encouraged'

Hayden mayor has high hopes for vaccines, that life could soon return to normal

Vaccines almost ready

December 3, 2020 1 a.m.

A virtual 'Hangover'

Jan. 1 fun run that benefits Tesh canceled, but will still go on

Handicap going virtual

The heat is on
December 2, 2020 1:06 a.m.

The heat is on

J.A. Bertsch Heating & Cooling donates furnace to family of military man

The heat is on

Vieselmeyer recalls Constitution bill
December 2, 2020 1 a.m.

Vieselmeyer recalls Constitution bill

Says it was effective; hopes more people read document

Constitutional Commemorative Day

PHD: 234 new cases
December 1, 2020 1:09 a.m.

PHD: 234 new cases

Coronavirus continues to hit elderly

PHD reports 234 new cases

Dalton workshop tonight on deer hunting
December 1, 2020 1 a.m.

Dalton workshop tonight on deer hunting

Council to consider ways to reduce traffic

Deer hunting on agenda

December 1, 2020 1 a.m.

Hangover Handicap may be canceled

Decision expected Friday

Hangover in jeopardy

'The Coeur d'Alene'
November 30, 2020 1:08 a.m.

'The Coeur d'Alene'

Ned Albert Satterlee came up with resort name in a contest decades ago

Naming The Resort

Friday frenzy
November 28, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Friday frenzy

Shoppers shake off virus fears and head to store to start holiday season

Friday Frenzy

Love of Christmas and country
November 28, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Love of Christmas and country

About 500 gather to sing carols, share faith at Friday night gathering

Love of Christmas and country

Go North, young man
November 26, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Go North, young man

Post Falls distillery offering its first single malt whiskey

North Idaho Single Malt Whiskey

Where to grab grub on Thanksgiving
November 25, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Where to grab grub on Thanksgiving

Sites in Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene to offer free holiday meals

Sites in Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene to offer free holiday meals

Doing the wave
November 25, 2020 1 a.m.

Doing the wave

Live food drive attracts attention of passersby

Live drive

LESSONS in GIVING
November 21, 2020 1:09 a.m.

LESSONS in GIVING

PFHS students' donation boosts morale, spirits of health care workers

Students rally around Kootenai Health responders

The 'Joy' of giving
November 21, 2020 1:08 a.m.

The 'Joy' of giving

Hayden resident donates $150,000 to the Museum of North Idaho's capital campaign

Historic giving

Blue light special
November 21, 2020 1 a.m.

Blue light special

Hailie Velasco hopes to help other youth deal with diabetes

Dealing with diabetes

Let it snow diamonds
November 20, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Let it snow diamonds

Clark's brings back the popular promotion

Diamonds in the sky

Ignite your holiday spirit
November 18, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Ignite your holiday spirit

Light Show, North Pole Cruise a good start to Christmas season

Holiday spirit

Career opportunity
November 18, 2020 1 a.m.

Career opportunity

Free tuition available at NIC training center

Career opportunity

November 17, 2020 1 a.m.

Lake City Center to remain closed

Return to Stage 2 delays reopening plans

Lake City Center delays reopening

Volunteers bring harmony to Music Conservatory
November 15, 2020 1:30 a.m.

Volunteers bring harmony to Music Conservatory

Goal is to open by January

Music Conservatory finds harmony

Veteran wonders about ring in barrel
November 14, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Veteran wonders about ring in barrel

Was it lost or donated?

Veteran seeks ring's owner

More turkeys for Thanksgiving
November 14, 2020 1:06 a.m.

More turkeys for Thanksgiving

Turkeys and More hits goal of $40K, will oversee distribution of 1,800 frozen birds

Turkeys!

November 14, 2020 1 a.m.

Storm shuts down 95, knocks out power

ISP urges drivers to slow down

U.S. 95 closed south of CDA

Blame it on Kootenai County
November 14, 2020 1 a.m.

Blame it on Kootenai County

Bonner County DMV to serve locals only

Bonner County DMV says no more KC residents