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
It's still raining cats and dogs
KHS pushing microchips as way for owners to track pets
COEUR d'ALENE - Seventy-three down, 60 to go.
Post Falls man hurt in train-truck crash in Nebraska
POST FALLS - Friends are rallying to help a Post Falls man and his family after he was critically injured in an accident last week.
'This is Auschwitz'
Woman tries, but can't save neglected dog
HAYDEN - As Jean Curran drove away from her friend's house Tuesday afternoon, she noticed it, an old, black dog.
The Rising
Residents evacuated as river overflows on roads
ENAVILLE - When Mark Kelley went to bed Sunday night in his home next to the Coeur d'Alene River Road, he didn't see much water outside that caused him any worry.
The sound of sales
Symphony hoping fundraiser brings in financial support
COEUR d'ALENE - For three decades, there have been two constants when it comes to the Coeur d'Alene Symphony: Music, great. Monetary status, not so great.
A real barn burner
Rathdrum woman snaps first place photograph
Char Burrill saw one old barn fall victim to age and come tumbling down.
The cat came back and it's not leaving
Why, I muttered as I stared at the calico cat some 25 feet up the pine tree in our backyard on a rainy, slushy, cold Thursday morning, did I ever let that cat in our house?
Steinbeck's story
‘Of Mice and Men’ opens tonight at Lake City Playhouse
COEUR d'ALENE - Be like George.
'A real inspiration' at 100
LeRoy Hensyel celebratesmilestone with cake, music, faith
HAYDEN - The question was one asked of him often Tuesday, only in some variations.
'I've got to do something'
Rathdrum woman loses 147 pounds by walking, changing diet
COEUR d'ALENE - In spring of 2009, Wanda Brust quit smoking.
Charles Maines was a man who liked to talk
When I landed my first journalism job back in 1988, it was in a place I knew little about named Priest River. I knew no one, other than my good friend Mike McLean, already a reporter at the Priest River Times.
Treasure seeker
Book tells tantalizing tales of Idaho's 'Lost Mines and Treasures'
COEUR d'ALENE - The book, as Jerry Moss explains, was given to him 44 years ago, in 1967, a gift from his grandfather.
Fernan's fine fishing
Small lake’s winter freeze continues to attract ice anglers for beauty, peace, and a beer, too
FERNAN LAKE - Before Tom Colnaric heads to Fernan Lake for a day of ice fishing, he goes over a checklist in his head.
Linda Harder: Thank you for not smoking
IN PERSON
HAYDEN - Every new year, thousands of people pledge to quit smoking.
'They blessed me'
Wendy's employees pitch in, buy car for fellow worker
COEUR d'ALENE - When Sheila Whitfield steps into her 1994 Buick LeSabre before and after work, she gives thanks.
'Attempting the extraordinary'
Hood to Coast documentary will be shown in Cd’A Jan. 11
Eventually, Piper Freeman got used to the camera in her face.
Plunge promises polar pain
New Year's Day tradition will be colder than usual
COEUR d'ALENE - Planning to jump into Lake Coeur d'Alene on Saturday?
Kids ready to perform today at Kroc Center
Kids ready to perform today at Kroc Center
COEUR d'ALENE - A play in a day sounds pretty easy.
Vision Quest
Sarah Marossy turns talents into avenues of adventure, helps others
COEUR d'ALENE - Sarah Marossy will tell you she's a bit of a dabbler.
Sharp and to the point
Mumbly-Peg sells knives, swords
HAYDEN - Mumbly-Peg is one of those games that while once popular, would not be frowned upon today.
'Every child should believe'
Kimberly Mumford has been playing Mrs. C for 23 years
COEUR d'ALENE - Mrs. Claus was busy at the North Pole on Monday night, baking and decorating dozens of cookies for kids.
'A gift that starts with a baby'
Pastors plan messages of hope to celebrate Christ's birth
Ron Hunter, pastor of Coeur d'Alene Church of the Nazarene, will not give a sermon tonight, Christmas Eve.
Will fish for work
Mike Beard, Pat Way new owners of Orvis Northwest Outfitters
COEUR d'ALENE - As the front door at Orvis Northwest Outfitters opens, a black lab busts in, tail wagging, tongue hanging, and dashes over to Mike Beard and Pat Way.
Christmas deliveries targeted by thieves
Police warn residents about stolen packages
COEUR d'ALENE - As Cynthia Marlette was driving away from her home Friday afternoon, she watched the delivery truck as it entered her neighborhood.
Werner Koester: War pilot remembers
IN PERSON
HAYDEN LAKE - Werner Koester, at age 87, is hooked on the iPad.
Tidings of joy
LCHS grad Steve Booth is back for 'Plaid Tidings'’ as he pursues an acting career in New York
COEUR d'ALENE - Steve Booth is home for Christmas, and naturally, his father, Bill, asked the question that most fathers ask their sons when it comes to their careers.
Caruso's and CFA
Three deli stores will donate proceeds Saturday
COEUR d'ALENE - Cat Gunseor has been an employee at Caruso's Sandwich Company for three years.
It's about the kids, stupid
Toys for Tots expects to help 1,200 families
COEUR d'ALENE - Behind the black, plastic curtain, beyond the sight of those coming in the front door at 2129 Main St. in Riverstone Village, long tables were lined with toys.
Peace and contentment for pets
Resort opens with dogs' comfort in mind
COEUR d'ALENE - When Ralph Ansel walks in the kennel area at Northwest Pet Resort, he hears nothing.
Children with lighter start house fire
COEUR d'ALENE - Two children playing with a lighter early Wednesday started a fire that damaged a basement and forced two families in the home to flee.
'It was a blessing'
ElderHelp's food drive has kept seniors fed
COEUR d'ALENE - With little food in his home and little money in his pocket, Rick O'Connor was not looking at a bright Christmas last year.
A dash of holiday magic
'A Taffeta Christmas' opens tonight at the Lake City Playhouse
COEUR d'ALENE - Pretty much, for 90 minutes or so of "A Taffeta Christmas," Liberty Harris, Kate Johnson, Gianinna Damiano and Micah Hanson will sing.
Events to raise 'critical' funds
Benefits planned to help 'swamped' Children's Village
COEUR d'ALENE - Several events are coming up that will benefit Children's Village.
It's raining cats and ... cats
Humane Society trying to find homes for hundreds of felines
COEUR d'ALENE - Rondi Renaldo has a special request.
Police seek van driver
Man reportedly followed girls after school
COEUR d'ALENE - Police are looking for the driver of a van who followed a 12-year-old Coeur d'Alene girl Tuesday afternoon, and may have also been the driver in a similar incident in Post Falls earlier this month.
Nils Rosdahl: Life in newspapers
IN PERSON
In the tiny town of Thompson Falls, Mont., in the 1950s, there was a single paperboy who delivered the Missoulian to nearly 100 subscribers.
It's worth it
Black Friday deals too good to miss as folks pitch tents to be first in line
COEUR d'ALENE - Before Mary Klennert left her home about 2 a.m. Friday to go shopping, she asked herself two questions:
Music of 'Messiah'
Producer Robert Bittick believes performances will be a holiday highlight
COEUR d'ALENE - Robert Bittick will tell you he is not a musician.
A great time to buy
Stores carry all you could want for fishing, hunting, camping, anything outdoors
COEUR d'ALENE - Fifty bucks for a pair of Alpine 10 x 50 binoculars is a heckuva deal, says Matt Selders, store manager at Wholesale Sports in Coeur d'Alene.
No one will be left out
More than 2,500 families receive turkeys from food bank
COEUR d'ALENE - For Carolyn Shewfelt, it was finally time to relax.
One tough race
Expedition Idaho will cover more than 350 miles in 6 days
COEUR d'ALENE - Dave Adlard is at it again.
Roger Blackstone: Fan of fishing
IN PERSON
COEUR d'ALENE - There are a few variations, but a perfect day for Roger Blackstone has one constant:
Good grief, gobblers gone
Food bank still far short of turkeys
COEUR d'ALENE - Let's talk turkey.
Hydros roar, cash doesn't
Diamond Cup Regatta posts $25,000 loss
COEUR d'ALENE - By most standards, the Diamond Cup Regatta in August was a success.
It's big business
Fresh Start faces increased call for help
COEUR d’ALENE — Twenty thousand.
Corinne MacDonald: To find a killer
IN PERSON
HAYDEN - The call Corinne MacDonald will never forget came about 8 on Sunday morning, Nov. 11, 1984.
'Eyes, ears and voice' of an industry
Pam Eaton looks out for interests of ILRA members
COEUR d'ALENE - Pam Eaton isn't just the executive director of the Idaho Lodging and Restaurant Association.
Scripture on skateboards
Documentary follows Boarders For Christ on cross-country tour
COEUR d'ALENE - When Joshua Monteith was editing the Boarders For Christ film "color & light," he didn't want it to be about skateboarding.
No trick, just a real treat
Mikels reels in winning fish in Captn’s Table Halloween Derby
BAYVIEW - Here's Randy Mikels secret to catching a 37-inch, 25-pound rainbow trout on Lake Pend Oreille.