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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

‘We’re doing everything we can’
March 25, 2020 1:12 a.m.

‘We’re doing everything we can’

Despite calls for it to close, Lake City Center remains open, serving and delivering meals

NOW WHAT?
March 24, 2020 1:15 a.m.

NOW WHAT?

On first day of bar closures, restricted restaurant service, downtown Cd’A downright ghostly

Spiritual connection, physical separation
March 23, 2020 1:15 a.m.

Spiritual connection, physical separation

Encounter Church holds drive-in service to give congregation a chance to worship together

March 22, 2020 1 a.m.

Digital ‘Dash’ a go despite virus

People encouraged to register for virtual race to benefit United Way of North Idaho

‘Absolutely crazy’
March 21, 2020 1:08 a.m.

‘Absolutely crazy’

Crowd that lines up outside Costco Friday morning displays a mix of humor, anger, worry

First local case confirmed
March 20, 2020 1:15 a.m.

First local case confirmed

Kootenai County man, over 60, has extensive travel history

‘We’re pretty overwhelmed’
March 20, 2020 1:14 a.m.

‘We’re pretty overwhelmed’

Cd’A, Post Falls food banks instituting new policies as they meet demand while maintaining safety

March 20, 2020 1 a.m.

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
March 19, 2020 1 a.m.

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’
March 18, 2020 1:14 a.m.

‘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
March 18, 2020 1:13 a.m.

A test of faith

More churches cancel indoor services, turn to online to deliver sermons, music

Coming in from the cold
March 16, 2020 8:52 a.m.

Coming in from the cold

Father, son rebound from homelessness with help from St. Vincent’s

Ex-mayor Hassell dies
March 12, 2020 1 a.m.

Ex-mayor Hassell dies

COEUR d’ALENE — The theme was the same when people shared their thoughts about Al Hassell.

‘Do the right thing’
March 11, 2020 1 a.m.

‘Do the right thing’

Panel urges people, in time of growth, to be leaders

This parade will go on
March 10, 2020 1:14 a.m.

This parade will go on

Barry McHugh will be the grand marshal for Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Climbing for a cause
March 9, 2020 1:15 a.m.

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
March 6, 2020 1:14 a.m.

Everyday heroes

CASA advocates praised for stepping up to help children hurt by family addictions

Nowhere to go but up
March 6, 2020 1:11 a.m.

Nowhere to go but up

Forecast: Housing market expected to stay on track for strong growth, with rising prices

Believe — or not
March 5, 2020 1 a.m.

Believe — or not

New part-time minister leading North Idaho Unitarian Universalist church

‘Let’s do this thing’
March 5, 2020 1 a.m.

‘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
March 3, 2020 1 a.m.

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
March 2, 2020 1 a.m.

Boom times in Idaho

The Gem State’s population is expected to continue to grow due to a multitude of reasons

Trail de resistance
March 2, 2020 1 a.m.

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
March 1, 2020 1:05 a.m.

Going for the green

Josh Emery wins first race in leading field at Leprechaun Scurry

The love of the game
March 1, 2020 1 a.m.

The love of the game

Cornhole finds fanatical following in North Idaho

Competition for a cause
February 28, 2020 1 a.m.

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?
February 27, 2020 1 a.m.

What if WATER HURT?

Rathdrum woman learns to live with exceedingly rare disease

Proud of his ‘Brotherhood’
February 25, 2020 1 a.m.

Proud of his ‘Brotherhood’

Bill Maroney receives Marine of the Year award

Looking back, giving thanks
February 24, 2020 1 a.m.

Looking back, giving thanks

Charles ‘Bud’ Ford celebrates 90th birthday, reflects on a life of doing — and giving

Travel the world, without leaving home
February 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Travel the world, without leaving home

North Idaho Girl Scouts visit countries as part of ‘World Thinking Day’

Haberdashery rises from ashes
February 21, 2020 1 a.m.

Haberdashery rises from ashes

Shop reopens month after downtown fire

Going for the gold — and the fun
February 20, 2020 7:11 p.m.

Going for the gold — and the fun

19th Great West Gym Fest attracts record field of athletes

‘Happy to be here’
February 19, 2020 1 a.m.

‘Happy to be here’

Crowd packs festive fair to learn about business community — and have fun, too

Student salesmen
February 18, 2020 1 a.m.

Student salesmen

No school Monday, but brothers Jatta and Ira get lessons on finance by making, selling brownies

‘A remarkable character’
February 18, 2020 1 a.m.

‘A remarkable character’

Journalist David Bond, considered a defender of the mining industry, dies at 68

‘Unlikely’ — but  definitely possible
February 18, 2020 1 a.m.

‘Unlikely’ — but definitely possible

Documentary highlights college challenges

ENDURING LOVE
February 15, 2020 1 a.m.

ENDURING LOVE

Couples married 50+ years share what’s kept them together

March 31, 2013 9 p.m.

Dawn Ascolese: Exalted Ruler!

IN PERSON

Dawn Ascolese is the new Exalted Ruler of the Coeur d'Alene Elks Lodge.

Oh, brothers
March 30, 2013 9 p.m.

Oh, brothers

Andersons run for fun, but they're fast, too
Subway opens on Sherman
March 27, 2013 9 p.m.

Subway opens on Sherman

Owner expects boost in business at new location
Power Play
March 25, 2013 9 p.m.

Power Play

Tom and Patricia Power, owners of The Cellar, Sunshine Minting, purchase downtown Wiggett's Building
March 23, 2013 9 p.m.

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.

March 23, 2013 9 p.m.

Same Spring Dash, but new look

31st annual fun run changes start, finish
Faith, family and ... food
March 22, 2013 9 p.m.

Faith, family and ... food

'Over the River and Through the Woods' opens tonight
March 21, 2013 9 p.m.

The lowdown on pike

Jeff Smith leads fishing seminar at Mark's Marine
March 16, 2013 9 p.m.

Don't be a stranger ... run to work

Want to get a free ride to work?

For the kids
March 16, 2013 9 p.m.

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
March 15, 2013 9 p.m.

Eat, drink and be Irish

Local bars offer a taste of Ireland

What makes a good Irish pub?

March 14, 2013 9 p.m.

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.

Energy wise
March 13, 2013 9 p.m.

Energy wise

ActiveWest's Meadow Ranch home earns accolades for efficiency