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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

Zumba goes
March 9, 2013 8 p.m.

Zumba goes

Class keeps kids moving, turns them on to fitness

HAYDEN - Kids these days aren't exactly enamored with the idea of exercise.

March 9, 2013 8 p.m.

Humane Society dismisses director

Veterinarian also was let go

COEUR d'ALENE -The executive director of the Kootenai Humane Society was let go Friday by the KHS board of directors.

Abe and Idaho
March 9, 2013 8 p.m.

Abe and Idaho

Boise attorney to donate Lincoln memorabilia to state

COEUR d'ALENE - Dave Leroy wanted something to say at Lincoln Day events in Idaho.

Ilene Moss: All Things Irish
March 9, 2013 7 p.m.

Ilene Moss: All Things Irish

IN PERSON

Ilene Moss, with her red hair, looks Irish.

March 8, 2013 8 p.m.

The Festival at Coeur d'Alene?

$23,000 needed by month's end if music project is to play on

COEUR d'ALENE - Brad Perry wants Kootenai County folks to stay close to home for music festivals.

March 7, 2013 8 p.m.

Wily wolves prove a hard target

Idaho wolf harvest numbers down this season

COEUR d'ALENE - As the season on gray wolves winds down in Idaho, the number of animals killed this year is down from last, including in the Panhandle.

Some like it HOT
March 2, 2013 8 p.m.

Some like it HOT

Yoga in heated room gains following in North Idaho

COEUR d'ALENE - As Kim Sherwood leads the yoga class, she speaks of being centered, of breathing, of stretching and of clearing the mind.

March 2, 2013 8 p.m.

Don't delay on Bloomsday

The clock is ticking. Really. It is. You can see it at bloomsdayrun.org.

The Young and the Breathless
March 1, 2013 8 p.m.

The Young and the Breathless

Competition brings top young musicians to Coeur d'Alene

COEUR d'ALENE - They are, says Jill Cathey, simply the best young musicians from throughout the country.

The stories he hears
February 27, 2013 8 p.m.

The stories he hears

Butch Stoddard is a 26-year volunteer with Hospice of North Idaho
February 26, 2013 8 p.m.

Strong in spirit

Jen Barrick will share story of survival, faith
Run for the green
February 25, 2013 8 p.m.

Run for the green

Despite 30 degrees, wind, more than 200 join 'Scurry'
February 23, 2013 8 p.m.

If the running shoe fits, buy it

Like many people, I have an addiction.

Without limits
February 23, 2013 8 p.m.

Without limits

Garth Merrill sets pace for Fleet Feet running programs

COEUR d'ALENE - Sitting in the back room at Fleet Feet, chatting about running, naturally, and the conversation turns to Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene.

Mixing business and pleasure
February 20, 2013 8 p.m.

Mixing business and pleasure

After Hours fair remains strong winter attraction
Still smiling after all these years
February 19, 2013 8 p.m.

Still smiling after all these years

Emil Johnson turns 100 today, while wife Lenore is 'about' 106
Spinning for Spot
February 19, 2013 8 p.m.

Spinning for Spot

Riding for Rover begins Friday
February 17, 2013 8 p.m.

No games? Let's party!

Lack of money keeps local Special Olympians from winter competition
Icy Lake McDonald? Might as well jump!
February 16, 2013 8 p.m.

Icy Lake McDonald? Might as well jump!

Crazy.

Climb every mountain
February 16, 2013 8 p.m.

Climb every mountain

Julie Lilienkamp training to scale tallest peak in each state
Walking tall
February 15, 2013 8 p.m.

Walking tall

Nathan Carlisle plans to cover 100 miles to honor fiancee, raise funds to pay medical bills
February 13, 2013 8 p.m.

Right place, again

Chris Macklin finds man who spent night in vehicle after crash
Reigning cats and dogs
February 9, 2013 8 p.m.

Reigning cats and dogs

Ninth Best in Show Party to benefit KHS will be for Tuesday at Cricket's

COEUR d'ALENE - Jo Jo won't be at the Ninth annual Best of Show Party on Tuesday to benefit the Kootenai Humane Society.

Guidance for young grapplers
February 9, 2013 8 p.m.

Guidance for young grapplers

NIC wrestling program teaches basics of sport, sportsmanship

COEUR d'ALENE - Jon Parson wrestled well when he competed for North Idaho College in the 1990s.

February 9, 2013 8 p.m.

Some days, we need 'super junk food'

We've all heard the mantra these days. It's all around us. Everyone is preaching it, from Oprah to Dr. Oz to Dr. Phil.

A slice of revenge
February 8, 2013 8 p.m.

A slice of revenge

'Sweeney Todd' opens tonight at the Playhouse

COEUR d'ALENE - Daniel Bell has long wanted the part of Sweeney Todd.

Lasting impression
February 5, 2013 8 p.m.

Lasting impression

CHS seniors raise $1,600, earn A, too
February 5, 2013 8 p.m.

'We did what we needed to do'

Men pull angler from Rose Lake after he falls
Much ado about acting
February 1, 2013 8 p.m.

Much ado about acting

NIC students prep for theater festival, plan local fundraisers

COEUR d'ALENE - Theater, says Joe Jacoby, is one tough way to earn a living.

January 30, 2013 8 p.m.

Good food for Good Dogs

Former school office manager finds continued success with pet store
Adopt an appliance, help KHS
January 30, 2013 8 p.m.

Adopt an appliance, help KHS

'Always a need'
January 29, 2013 8 p.m.

'Always a need'

Colette Bergam looks after pets as KHS veterinarian
Dyno-mite
January 28, 2013 8 p.m.

Dyno-mite

Junkyard dog gaining celebrity at Pegasus Auto
January 26, 2013 8 p.m.

Rosie fooled them all, briefly, in Boston win

By now, you've all heard the story of Lance Armstrong, how he cheated for years to become the best cyclist of his time before - faced with overwhelming evidence - he admitted what he did.

Building a better ski
January 24, 2013 8 p.m.

Building a better ski

Cd'A man works in banking by day, makes skis by night

COEUR d'ALENE - Cris Burnham grew up skiing on hills of Sun Valley Resort. The sport became a passion.

Spins and screams
January 23, 2013 8 p.m.

Spins and screams

New Silverwood ride expected to have major impact
History in the water
January 22, 2013 8 p.m.

History in the water

Hayden man still finds objects linked to Fort Sherman
January 21, 2013 8 p.m.

In the memory of Sean Murphy

David Martin creates scholarship in honor of man who died during Ironman Cd'A
Jim Hayden: Friend of wildlife
January 20, 2013 8 p.m.

Jim Hayden: Friend of wildlife

IN PERSON

Since 1989, Jim Hayden has been a regional wildlife manager with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for the Panhandle region.

January 19, 2013 8 p.m.

Hey, I'm trying to run! Who let the dogs out?

I was out for a nice jog down a rural road. Trees, birds, clouds ... the perfect setting to get some miles in and enjoy the scenery around Seabeck, Wash.

Clear as glass
January 19, 2013 8 p.m.

Clear as glass

Coeur d'Alene couple aim to keep bottles, jars from landfill

COEUR d'ALENE - Ben and Melissa Mello were thrilled when they settled in Coeur d'Alene in the fall of 2011.

'Threatened' lynx trapped, shot
January 18, 2013 8 p.m.

'Threatened' lynx trapped, shot

Man said he thought he was killing a bobcat

COEUR d'ALENE - Lynx are rare in North Idaho.

A purr-fect reunion
January 18, 2013 8 p.m.

A purr-fect reunion

Cd'A woman, pet reunited after 14 months

When her phone rang Thursday morning, Betty Turner saw the word "Kootenai" on the Caller ID, and assumed it was the hospital about an appointment.

Frozen foods, fun
January 17, 2013 8 p.m.

Frozen foods, fun

Fernan Lake's thickening ice reels in anglers

COEUR d'ALENE - Wednesday morning, Woody Hecket made an offer to friend Bill Tarnasky that he couldn't refuse.

Nine lives still left
January 16, 2013 8 p.m.

Nine lives still left

But cat still stuck in tree after valiant rescue effort
Scheduled for success
January 16, 2013 8 p.m.

Scheduled for success

Cd'A's Pehr Black plans for big year with new real estate company
January 15, 2013 8 p.m.

'Keep this bag'

Silverwood planning new thrill ride
Beauty and the blizzard
January 12, 2013 8 p.m.

Beauty and the blizzard

Cd'A men make it to top of Mt. Rainier

It almost ended before it began.

January 11, 2013 8 p.m.

Surviving cancer

Karen Frejlach to share what worked for her at info session Saturday

COEUR d'ALENE - Karen Frejlach just turned 62 years old.

Swinging with the symphony
January 11, 2013 8 p.m.

Swinging with the symphony

Black and White Ball offers beautiful music, chance to dance

COEUR d'ALENE - Pam Nordby sits down to talk about the Coeur d'Alene Symphony's Black and White Ball. Here's the first thing she says: