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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

At home in America
March 12, 2010 8 p.m.

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
March 11, 2010 8 p.m.

It's elementary ... Cd'A Charter presents play

COEUR d'ALENE - Sherlock Holmes was always known as a critical, analytical thinker, the perceptive type.

March 10, 2010 8 p.m.

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
March 10, 2010 8 p.m.

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'
March 10, 2010 8 p.m.

'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.

March 9, 2010 8 p.m.

Repentant robber arrested

Man turned to pastor, who notified police

COEUR d'ALENE - This was a remorseful robber.

March 6, 2010 8 p.m.

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
March 5, 2010 8 p.m.

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!'
March 4, 2010 8 p.m.

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
March 4, 2010 8 p.m.

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
March 4, 2010 9:34 a.m.

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.

February 27, 2010 11 p.m.

Greg Crimp: Deep in the Sports Cellar

If you're downtown, wander inside the Sports Cellar.

When dogs are in danger
February 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
February 25, 2010 11 p.m.

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
February 25, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

February 23, 2010 11 p.m.

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
February 20, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

February 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

February 19, 2010 11 p.m.

In their days, nuns really ruled

I knew there was a reason I liked John Grogan.

Post Falls, Lake City advance to title game
February 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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
February 18, 2010 11 p.m.

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
February 17, 2010 11 p.m.

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
February 17, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

February 13, 2010 11 p.m.

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
February 10, 2010 11 p.m.

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
February 10, 2010 6:55 p.m.

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.

February 8, 2010 11 p.m.

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
February 5, 2010 8 p.m.

Hit 'em with your best shot

Bryan Arndt and Sean Cunningham have been preparing for weeks.