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
At home in America
Johann Schalk survived growing up in Germany, settles in North Idaho
DALTON GARDENS - On June 25, 1954, Johann Schalk became an American citizen.
It's elementary ... Cd'A Charter presents play
COEUR d'ALENE - Sherlock Holmes was always known as a critical, analytical thinker, the perceptive type.
Pastor: Man turned himself in
She accompanied robbery suspect to police station at his request
COEUR d'ALENE - It didn't take Pastor Betty Boggs long to put things together.
Back from the ashes
Man thankful for help after blaze destroyed trailer
COEUR d'ALENE - Last month, Tom Cosson didn't have much to his name but for the clothes he wore.
'A great miracle'
Cd'A man to see dying daughter in Texas
COEUR d'ALENE - Ron Edgell's daughter is dying in Fort Worth, Texas.
Repentant robber arrested
Man turned to pastor, who notified police
COEUR d'ALENE - This was a remorseful robber.
Luck of the Leprechauns
Scurry's 20th running attracts more than 300
COEUR d'ALENE - It was clear that Tammy Morris, Judy Hirschkorn and Melanie Simpson didn't show up to race the 20th annual Leprechaun Scurry.
Mantle, Mays and more
Card shop aims to be gathering place for kids, dads, collectors
Ed Stephens wasn't an avid baseball card collector when he was a kid.
OK, it's 'Oklahoma!'
Spirited musical begins at Lake City High School
COEUR d'ALENE - As Sandra Seaton watches in the back of darkened auditorium at Lake City High School, a few actors wander around on the stage.
Artist on the hill
Giving Tree Gallery opens Saturday at Pilgrim's Market
HAUSER LAKE - If you come to the front door of the home of Jaquith Travis and there's a picture of a snarling grizzly bear taped on it, don't knock.
Esteemed Elk
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s annual banquet slated March 20
COEUR d’ALENE — When Brad Hogeweide was raised in Otis Orchards, Wash., he learned about hunting.
Greg Crimp: Deep in the Sports Cellar
If you're downtown, wander inside the Sports Cellar.
When dogs are in danger
Owners learn how to administer first aid to canines
COEUR d'ALENE - Suzanne Hawk flashed a big smile as she stood before her class Tuesday and introduced herself.
Stories from the heart
Steven Scroggins expresses hopes, dreams through art
COEUR d'ALENE - Hanging on the wall, inside the Steven A. Scroggins Fine Art gallery in downtown Coeur d'Alene, is a painting, one of many. And part of that particular painting is several silver spoons hanging in a row next to each other.
Storing up good will
Building donation delights Fresh Start officials, clients
COEUR d'ALENE - Never has the arrival of a storage building received such fanfare.
CHS grad shoots wolf in St. Joe river area
First hunting season for animals ends March 31
COEUR d'ALENE - As the woman walked by the truck with the tailgate down, she glanced at what lay in the bed of the pickup parked outside Fish and Game's Coeur d'Alene headquarters.
Tami Martinez: Me again
Tami Martinez is one of those people who's just glad to be alive.
Tami Martinez is one of those people who's just glad to be alive.
Just say no to hate
Some fear racism returning to North Idaho
COEUR d'ALENE - Tony Stewart still remembers that night some 40 years ago when he and friends in graduate school at the University of Tennessee were going to dinner.
In their days, nuns really ruled
I knew there was a reason I liked John Grogan.
Post Falls, Lake City advance to title game
POST FALLS - The third-seeded Lake City Timberwolves and the top-seeded Post Falls Trojans will meet next week for the 5A Region 1 title and a trip to state after both posted convincing wins Friday night.
Calling the shots
Cameron Anderson makes debut as director in 'High School Musical 2'
COEUR d'ALENE - Alex Kern didn't do too badly in his first play.
Olympic hopefuls
Great West Gym Fest begins Friday at Resort
COEUR d'ALENE - When the Great West Gym Fest began in 2002, Dave Adlard knew what he wanted it to be.
Straight shooters
Members of junior rifle team sets sights on targets, college
COEUR d'ALENE - The young, dark-haired girl walks straight up to Brian Ward and holds out the paper with the traditional black target rings.
Todd Christensen: Chamber Leader
When Todd Christensen was looking into a job opening as president of the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce, he had heard nothing but good things about the organization.
It was considered a leader in its field, had a veteran staff and a strong working relationship with the community and business leaders. The city, too, was considered a great place to live, beautiful scenery, continued growth.
Group to deliver singing Valentines
COEUR d'ALENE - Herb Severtson knows a sure-fire way to show your love on Valentine's Day.
Don't bet on it
Lottery urges people to ‘play responsibly’
COEUR d'ALENE - When Travis Hale was done buying a few things at Fairway Gas and Grocery on Wednesday, he asked one question of the cashier.
Fourth time's the charm for pageant participant
Mary Ann Taibi earns Ms. Senior Idaho title
COEUR d'ALENE - After three years of competing - and not winning - at the Ms. Senior Idaho America Pageant, Mary Ann Taibi said no more.
Hit 'em with your best shot
Bryan Arndt and Sean Cunningham have been preparing for weeks.