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
‘We’re doing everything we can’
Despite calls for it to close, Lake City Center remains open, serving and delivering meals
NOW WHAT?
On first day of bar closures, restricted restaurant service, downtown Cd’A downright ghostly
Spiritual connection, physical separation
Encounter Church holds drive-in service to give congregation a chance to worship together
Digital ‘Dash’ a go despite virus
People encouraged to register for virtual race to benefit United Way of North Idaho
‘Absolutely crazy’
Crowd that lines up outside Costco Friday morning displays a mix of humor, anger, worry
First local case confirmed
Kootenai County man, over 60, has extensive travel history
‘We’re pretty overwhelmed’
Cd’A, Post Falls food banks instituting new policies as they meet demand while maintaining safety
Premature notice sends many seniors to morning queue
Costco will have special shopping times for 60 and over crowd next week
Volunteers delivering essentials to Rathdrum seniors
RATHDRUM — Rhonda Story found about 10 minutes when she could leave the Rathdrum Senior Center to walk home and take a break Wednesday.
‘We’ll do just fine’
While seniors pick up meals at new drive-thru service, others shake off coronavirus worries and sit down inside
A test of faith
More churches cancel indoor services, turn to online to deliver sermons, music
Coming in from the cold
Father, son rebound from homelessness with help from St. Vincent’s
Ex-mayor Hassell dies
COEUR d’ALENE — The theme was the same when people shared their thoughts about Al Hassell.
‘Do the right thing’
Panel urges people, in time of growth, to be leaders
This parade will go on
Barry McHugh will be the grand marshal for Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Climbing for a cause
North Idaho firefighters, some in full gear, make their way up Canfield Mountain in lieu of fundraiser stairclimb in Seattle
Everyday heroes
CASA advocates praised for stepping up to help children hurt by family addictions
Nowhere to go but up
Forecast: Housing market expected to stay on track for strong growth, with rising prices
Believe — or not
New part-time minister leading North Idaho Unitarian Universalist church
‘Let’s do this thing’
The Rub concert raises nearly $10,000 for victims of fire
At 98, retirement beckons — but Jumel might ignore it
Dorothy “Dickie” Jumel, at 98 years old, worked her last day on Saturday.
Boom times in Idaho
The Gem State’s population is expected to continue to grow due to a multitude of reasons
Trail de resistance
Doug Eastwood’s book outlines twists and turns that led to one of Idaho’s most scenic paths
Going for the green
Josh Emery wins first race in leading field at Leprechaun Scurry
The love of the game
Cornhole finds fanatical following in North Idaho
Competition for a cause
Coeur d’Alene and Northern Lakes firefighters will be going above and beyond for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society next month.
What if WATER HURT?
Rathdrum woman learns to live with exceedingly rare disease
Proud of his ‘Brotherhood’
Bill Maroney receives Marine of the Year award
Looking back, giving thanks
Charles ‘Bud’ Ford celebrates 90th birthday, reflects on a life of doing — and giving
Travel the world, without leaving home
North Idaho Girl Scouts visit countries as part of ‘World Thinking Day’
Haberdashery rises from ashes
Shop reopens month after downtown fire
Going for the gold — and the fun
19th Great West Gym Fest attracts record field of athletes
‘Happy to be here’
Crowd packs festive fair to learn about business community — and have fun, too
Student salesmen
No school Monday, but brothers Jatta and Ira get lessons on finance by making, selling brownies
‘A remarkable character’
Journalist David Bond, considered a defender of the mining industry, dies at 68
‘Unlikely’ — but definitely possible
Documentary highlights college challenges
ENDURING LOVE
Couples married 50+ years share what’s kept them together
Dawn Ascolese: Exalted Ruler!
IN PERSON
Dawn Ascolese is the new Exalted Ruler of the Coeur d'Alene Elks Lodge.
Oh, brothers
Andersons run for fun, but they're fast, too
Subway opens on Sherman
Owner expects boost in business at new location
Power Play
Tom and Patricia Power, owners of The Cellar, Sunshine Minting, purchase downtown Wiggett's Building
I won ... or wait a minute, did she let me?
Shortly after beating my daughter in a match race around 2.8-mile Green Lake in Seattle not long ago, I was grinning and happy. I had outkicked her over the final 50 yards to finish a few seconds ahead.
Same Spring Dash, but new look
31st annual fun run changes start, finish
Faith, family and ... food
'Over the River and Through the Woods' opens tonight
The lowdown on pike
Jeff Smith leads fishing seminar at Mark's Marine
Don't be a stranger ... run to work
Want to get a free ride to work?
For the kids
Knoll, 8, speaks to committee on school choice
Alex Knoll loves his school, Lutheran Academy of the Master in Coeur d'Alene.
Eat, drink and be Irish
Local bars offer a taste of Ireland
What makes a good Irish pub?
On the right track
Beth Paragamian brings wildlife to life for students
COEUR d'ALENE - When Beth Paragamian began substitute teaching in schools here in 1990, she didn't always follow directions.