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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

November 13, 2020 1 a.m.

Poor reception

Some Dalton Gardens residents hang up on proposal to allow antenna systems

Cell plan gets busy signal in Dalton Gardens

Trump supporters still fighting
November 12, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Trump supporters still fighting

About 50 vehicles join caravan to protest what they call 'election fraud'

Trump caravan rolls in CDA

'Incredibly blessed'
November 11, 2020 1:08 a.m.

'Incredibly blessed'

CHS grad Col. John Cook reflects on military career that spanned 3 decades

An Army man at heart coming home

Thanks, 'Buddy'
November 11, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Thanks, 'Buddy'

Bob Shay offers poppies to help veterans

Buddy Poppy programs benefits vets

CDA voter raises local 'SharpieGate' concern
November 9, 2020 1:08 a.m.

CDA voter raises local 'SharpieGate' concern

Clerk Brannon asserts all ballots were counted

'SharpieGate' comes to Kootenai County

To scan and protect
November 8, 2020 1:40 a.m.

To scan and protect

Full-body scanner expected to keep contraband from getting into jail, improve safety

7 seconds

COVID-19 closes Lake City Center
November 7, 2020 1:06 a.m.

COVID-19 closes Lake City Center

Plans to reopen Nov. 16

Lake City Center closed

November 7, 2020 1 a.m.

More walking, less talking

So easy to do, yet fewer people do it for exercise than in years past

Walk the talk

New York, New York
November 7, 2020 1 a.m.

New York, New York

Bob Hackney expects to complete 2,575-mile walk to the Big Apple next month, with every step at Bestland Senior Living Community in Coeur d’Alene

New York calls Robert Hackney

Tuning up: Volunteers help with Hamilton House makeover
November 7, 2020 1 a.m.

Tuning up: Volunteers help with Hamilton House makeover

Music Conservatory tuning up

Oh, deer
November 6, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Oh, deer

Dalton Gardens council tables ordinance that would allow bow hunting in city limits

Deer hunting proposal draws fire

November 6, 2020 1 a.m.

Salute to veterans

Free steaks, car washes, dental care already being offered

Veterans get free stuff

Worth the weight
November 5, 2020 1:01 a.m.

Worth the weight

Joshua Davis pulls pike from Lake Coeur d'Alene that narrowly missed state record

Big fish

Early voter turnout strong
November 3, 2020 3:10 p.m.

Early voter turnout strong

No problems as ballots come in

Voters turning out early

Never too late to say thanks
November 2, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Never too late to say thanks

Woman hopes to find lifeguard who saved her three decades ago

Never too late to say thank you

Window display out of this world
October 31, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Window display out of this world

Gloria Powell showcases aliens at Fourth Street store

Aliens land in CDA

October 31, 2020 1 a.m.

Coronavirus cases keep climbing

One woman says she may leave CDA because so few wear masks here; another says most oppose city mandate

COVID cases rising

'The voice of our community'
October 30, 2020 1:09 a.m.

'The voice of our community'

Mike Patrick, Press managing editor, honored as chamber's Citizen of the Year

Mike Patrick named top citizen for CDA

Masks on, masks off
October 29, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Masks on, masks off

Life as usual at downtown bars on a Wednesday night

Masks off

Hundreds come out for free food
October 29, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Hundreds come out for free food

Candlelight hosts giveaway

'The best hunt ever'
October 29, 2020 1:01 a.m.

'The best hunt ever'

Grandson gets wish, bags first elk with grandfather at his side

Grandson gets wish, bags first elk with grandfather at his side

'Fight for our children'
October 28, 2020 1:06 a.m.

'Fight for our children'

Woman hopes photo shoot helps raise awareness of need to protect kids

photo shoot

'Government overreach'
October 27, 2020 1:07 a.m.

'Government overreach'

About 100 protest mandate outside city council meeting

About 100 protest mandate outside Coeur d'Alene City Council meeting

'Protect our America'
October 25, 2020 1:30 a.m.

'Protect our America'

Hundreds join vehicle parade to show support for President Trump

Hundreds join vehicle parade to show support for President Trump

October surprise
October 25, 2020 1:20 a.m.

October surprise

Friday's snowstorm drops a record amount; cleanup beings, power outages remain

Friday's snowstorm drops a record amount; cleanup beings, power outages remain

Early winter
October 24, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Early winter

Surprising October snowstorm causes accidents, power outages

Surprising October snow causes accidents, power outages, calls for help

Scratch that happy thought about grandmother's house
October 24, 2020 1 a.m.

Scratch that happy thought about grandmother's house

I had heard the stories of things going bump in the night at my grandmother’s house.

A good life
October 24, 2020 1 a.m.

A good life

Marion Heffner shares stories, offers a bit of advice, as she turns 100

Marion Heffner shares stories, offers a bit of advice, as she turns 100

Vision quest complete
October 23, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Vision quest complete

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho celebrates being Idaho’s first HUD EnVision Center

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho celebrates being Idaho’s first HUD EnVision Center

COVID-19 battle at 'critical moment'
October 21, 2020 3:01 p.m.

COVID-19 battle at 'critical moment'

Kootenai Health nears capacity as officials call on community to take actions to prevent spread of coronavirus

Kootenai Health nears capacity

'Outrageous' demand, 'not much' supply
October 19, 2020 1:09 a.m.

'Outrageous' demand, 'not much' supply

Kootenai County housing market continues to sizzle

Kootenai County housing market continues to sizzle

'I'm tired of angry'
October 18, 2020 1:30 a.m.

'I'm tired of angry'

Rally, march honor life of RBG; some call for more moderates and the need to get along

Rally, march pays tribute to RBG; some call for lessening of political divide

Purrr-fect match
October 17, 2020 1 a.m.

Purrr-fect match

Tudy Gilbert, 82, still loves caring for dogs, cats at Paws & Claws

Tudy Gilbert, 82, still loves caring for dogs, cats at Paws & Claws

'We all have our battles'
October 16, 2020 1:08 a.m.

'We all have our battles'

Running nearly 500 miles across Washington state helps Lakeland grad deal with OCD

Running nearly 500 miles across Washington state to Rathdrum helps Lakeland grad deal with OCD

Singing in the wind
October 14, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Singing in the wind

Dog walkers, cyclists, runners and the venturous take strong gusts in stride

Dog walkers, cyclists, runners and the venturous take strong gusts in stride

The sound of music
October 14, 2020 1 a.m.

The sound of music

CDA Symphony conductor explains how it benefits businesses, creates community

CDA Symphony conductor explains how it benefits businesses, creates community

Employee marking 30 years at same McDonald's
October 14, 2020 1 a.m.

Employee marking 30 years at same McDonald's

Lonnie French will mark 30 years at the Pleasant View McDonald's on Saturday

The 'Spirit' of Halloween
October 13, 2020 1:08 a.m.

The 'Spirit' of Halloween

Couple welcomes visitors to take in displays outside home

Spirit Lake couple welcomes visitors to check out Halloween displays

'This is like the last hurrah'
October 11, 2020 1:08 a.m.

'This is like the last hurrah'

Spirit Lake hanging on to small town feel, but some say commercial growth is key

Spirit Lake has spirit, yes it does

Red Kettle kickoff
October 10, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Red Kettle kickoff

Don, Midge Smock donate $10,000

Red Kettle kickoff

Words of wisdom
October 10, 2020 1 a.m.

Words of wisdom

In this business, you get a chance to interview people you will always remember

For the love of lefse
October 10, 2020 1 a.m.

For the love of lefse

Trinity Lutheran Church continues tradition of making Norwegian flatbread to be sold at November bazaar

For the love of lefse

'Legacy in action'
October 8, 2020 1:08 a.m.

'Legacy in action'

Chiropractic center will bear name of Brian Drake

Family creates memorial for Brian Drake

Magic Bus
October 7, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Magic Bus

Drawing for classic '76 VW donated by Post Falls Volkswagen raises $40,000 for KHS

VW Bus tickets sales benefit KHS

The best of boating
October 6, 2020 1:08 a.m.

The best of boating

Murphy Marine Construction Co. completes ramp, valet slips for Hagadone Marine Group

Murphy Marine Construction Co. completes ramp, valet slips for Hagadone Marine Group

'Larger than life'
October 6, 2020 1 a.m.

'Larger than life'

Seth Farwell leaves behind legacy of teaching jiu-jitsu

Fundraiser for jiu-jitsu instructor who died Oct. 1

Josh Suhr is CDA Association's Realtor of the Year
October 3, 2020 1:08 a.m.

Josh Suhr is CDA Association's Realtor of the Year

Josh Suhr is CDA Association's Realtor of the Year

October 3, 2020 1:04 a.m.

Luggage lost and the airline didn't do it

Suitcase quickly disappears after falling from Subaru

Luggage lost and the airline didn't do it

PHD director: 'A decision for the board'
October 2, 2020 1:09 a.m.

PHD director: 'A decision for the board'

Mayor Steve Widmyer opposes changing mask mandate to recommendation

PHD director: 'A decision for the board'

Kenny Moore receives Quilt of Valor for military service
October 1, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Kenny Moore receives Quilt of Valor for military service

'I would have done it for nothing' said Hayden man

Hayden man receives Quilt of Valor