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
Couple says 'I do' to Ironman
Tony, Danielle Parks say training has been good for their marriage
COEUR d'ALENE - When Tony and Danielle Parks signed up for the Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene 2011, it wasn't exactly under ideal circumstances
Taking a stand, lending a hand to triathletes
Fuller family provides food, drink, bathroom for Ironman cyclists
Some of the written comments in the notebook are smudged because it was left in the rain. Some, a little too scribbled to read.
Chasing down the bad guys
Ironman helps Don Ashenbrenner stay fit, fight crime
COEUR d'ALENE - Guess how Don Ashenbrenner got his Trek road bike, the one he'll be using in Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene on Sunday.
Iron Umpire
Frank Garcia makes the call to swim, bike and run
COEUR d'ALENE - Perhaps you've heard of Frank Garcia.
Some just won't be stopped by challenges
So, you find it difficult some days to get off your duff and exercise? Think you might like to try an Ironman, but you're pretty sure it's beyond your reach? Pretty sure you couldn't do it even if you wanted because you don't have what it takes to run, swim and bike?
She's got an eye on your workout
Michelle Bronson loves helping 'average Joes' get fit
Catch, twist and toss.
An honor and a privilege
Quantico Marines, athletes gather in Coeur d'Alene
COEUR d'ALENE - They are, Pete Optekor says, among the best and bravest men he has known.
Former Post Falls man dies on Mount McKinley
Brian Young succumbs after reaching peak
A Post Falls High School graduate who died after climbing Mount McKinley on Friday was praised as an adventurer and someone who always had a kind word for others.
Pam Pratt: "Fish" for the kids
IN PERSON
For Pam Pratt, it starts with a positive attitude.
Attention to detail
Veteran tries to reclaim his life after two tours in Iraq
COEUR d'ALENE - Even on days when there are blue skies overhead and the sun is shining, Eric Buffington doesn't like to go outside.
Shhh, it's a secret
Flash mob coming to Coeur d'Alene
COEUR d'ALENE - Car washes, bake sales, dinners, auctions.
Hope and light
Relay for Life unites cancer survivors to raise money, spirits
COEUR d'ALENE - It was Sept. 7 when Jim Lynch was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He underwent radiation and chemotherapy treatments and on Jan. 5, he had his esophagus removed.
Fourth, fireworks & fundraising
$30,000 needed for patriotic July 4 display
COEUR d'ALENE - The Fourth of July fireworks fundraising drive is under way.
'You rule' at JAMMS
Frozen yogurt store owner to open second Idaho shop
COEUR d'ALENE - Before Joe Seaman opened JAMMS Frozen Yogurt in February, he operated a demolition company out of Alaska.
'Trash Can' and fishin'
Captn's Table hopes to reel in young anglers with derby
BAYVIEW - This one's for the kids.
History for sale
Applebee's memorabilia auction will benefit Windermere Foundation
COEUR d'ALENE - You've been to Applebee's and you've seen it.
John Marcheso: Smart money
IN PERSON
John Marcheso knows how to plan for the future.
Treadmill U
'Stride Steps' owner says students learn better when oxygen flows to the brain
COEUR d'ALENE - There is a better way to learn, says Tayva Hart, than sitting down, taking notes and listening to an instructor.
Chris & Concerts
Annual summer series set to begin
COEUR d'ALENE - Twenty years of summer sounds.
Firefighters learn theirway around a hybrid
POST FALLS -They looked under the hood.
'A spark of hope'
Larger crowds turn out for Memorial Day events
COEUR d'ALENE - As William Taylor stepped to the podium at Veterans Park Monday morning, he paused, then brushed his gloved hand under his eyes.
Top dogs
Best of breeds at the fairgrounds
COEUR d'ALENE - With a few hundred dogs under one roof, one would expect the sound of barking to echo from one end to the other.
Little shops of happiness
Brett, Susan Sommer love to open fun stores
COEUR d'ALENE - It's not surprising.
Ranotta McNair: Looking after the land
In Person
Ranotta McNair is in charge of 2.4 million acres, more than 500 employees, five district offices, of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Her charge stretches from the Canada border to the Palouse.
Record field of runners on Sunday
Several former champions return for Cd'A Marathon
COEUR d'ALENE - A record 2,500 runners are expected for three races in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday.
Two lives down, seven to go for lucky cat
Scarlett survives 11 days in tree
COEUR d'ALENE - Scarlett is home.
Jason Wilson: Flying man
IN PERSON
COEUR d'ALENE - Jason Wilson can make you fly.
HREI director LePow resigns
Board will meet Monday, discuss 'where to go' next
COEUR d'ALENE - The executive director of the Human Rights Education Institute has resigned.
Music again
Post Falls man Dave Sims, despite being in a wheelchair, will play with band from his youth
Dave Sims didn't believe he could play the guitar again. After all, he was a quadriplegic, confined to a wheelchair. He couldn't control his fingers. He had limited use of his arms.
Goals beyond the gridiron
New docu-series follows lessons of life in football
COEUR d'ALENE - Sure, coach Raul Lara likes to win.
Still sewing after all this time
'The Perfect Fit' marks 25 years
DALTON GARDENS - The name, fittingly enough, seemed perfect.
Loren Quintin: Nurse for life
IN PERSON
Loren Quintin didn't know what she wanted to do for a career. So she looked in the classifieds to see what kind of jobs were in demand.
Stars for a night
Silverwood hosts those facing challenges Theme park for the stars
ATHOL - It was almost his turn. In just a few minutes, Kevin Comer would get to ride the rollercoaster called Tremors.
Sugar Land
Mrs. Honeypeeps Sweet Shop opens at The Resort Plaza Shops today
COEUR d'ALENE - The giant gumball machine in the center of Mrs. Honeypeeps Sweet Shop has 22,000 gumballs.
The air out there
Coeur d’Alene Art Association group loves to paint outside
COEUR d'ALENE - Karen Pfeiffer knows a great way to determine who can paint. Fortunately, pretty much everyone can meet this single qualification.
Food bank need growing
Postal drive on Saturday could be big boost
COEUR d'ALENE - Carolyn Shewfelt is blunt when explaining just how important the National Association of Letter Carriers food drive is Saturday.
Bound to buy Brooks
Running shoe company shows off 'Pure Project" in Cd'A
COEUR d'ALENE — You can't buy it yet, but "Pure Project" was unveiled this week in Coeur d'Alene.
Flag flies for 'Hoss'
Firefighter serving with Army in Iraq
COEUR d'ALENE - Sarah Hoston offered a single word to describe her feelings as she eyed the Service Star flag flying outside the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department headquarters on Wednesday in honor of her husband.
The book on BuckMaster
Richard Neyman pens history of iconic knife by Post Falls company
They are models, numbers 184 and 185.
Free Ride
Bike shops team up to promote cycling
COEUR d'ALENE - Sure, Mike Gaertner, Carrie Martin and Adam Haeusler are competitors.
Dee Fraser: Making a splash
IN PERSON
COEUR d'ALENE - The first time Dee Fraser saw the Pacific Ocean, she was 9 years old.
Reigning cats and dogs
Kootenai Humane Society adoptions on the rise
HAYDEN - The first time Tris Fisher laid eyes on Baylea, she knew.
Leaving a lifetime behind
Hundreds rally to help Marian Crumb after 4-H leader loses Hayden property
HAYDEN - Marian Crumb had just a few minutes left on the property she had called home for 37 years. No choice. She had to leave. Eviction.
Parkour! Parkour!
'Gym Extreme' competition scheduled for this weekend
COEUR d'ALENE - Nothing is off limits.
Grand opening
WORLEY - While Charlotte Nilson loves the open feeling and the space at the expanded Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, it's the natural aesthetics that most caught her eye.
Heather Keen: Playing the game
IN PERSON
Heather Keen isn't one to watch sports on TV.
Costco gives $98K to United Way
Employees rise to challenge
COEUR d'ALENE - Costco employees took a challenge to heart.
Breaking 60, finally
Sunshine is in the forecast for Sunday
COEUR d'ALENE - Thank God for Sundays.
Cynthia Wood: Promise for families
IN PERSON
Cynthia Wood sees the faces of homelessness every day. She knows who they are. They are men and women and children.
Family - and friends - affair
Ron and Sandy Riggs count on their kids, relatives, in opening Sandy's Take
COEUR d'ALENE - Ron and Sandy Riggs - and their family members and friends - are back.