Staff Writer

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.

ARTICLES BY BILL BULEY

Terry Gurno launches 'Unyielding Hope' nonprofit to encourage others

At the center of this effort is Terry Gurno, whose own life journey shaped the heart behind the organization.
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Terry Gurno launches 'Unyielding Hope' nonprofit to encourage others

At the center of this effort is Terry Gurno, whose own life journey shaped the heart behind the organization.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 DAY, 13 HOURS AGO

Housing prices steady, sales see slowdown

Jennifer Smock, co-owner, managing broker with Windermere/Coeur d'Alene Realty, said the current condition of the housing market is not uncommon for this time of year.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 13 HOURS AGO

Panhandle drought conditions continue

Idaho’s snowpack is well below normal on March 1. Normally by this time of year, the snowpack would have accumulated 80% of its typical peak amount, but this year, is only about 60% of the way there, the report said.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 13 HOURS AGO

Panhandle drought conditions continue

Idaho’s snowpack is well below normal on March 1. Normally by this time of year, the snowpack would have accumulated 80% of its typical peak amount, but this year, is only about 60% of the way there, the report said.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 14 HOURS AGO

Friends recount snowmobile crash in the backcountry, crawling for miles to reach safety

Around 1:30 p.m., Tyson pointed his 260‑horsepower machine up a steep hill. As he neared the top, the sled hit a patch of ice. In an instant it turned sideways, throwing him off line and shooting him in the wrong direction at nearly 60 miles an hour. He launched off …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Falling, but getting back up is the key

Tired, while running on Tubbs, I tripped on a rocky patch and went down hard on my knee. More embarrassing than anything because there were witnesses. Sunday night, I retrieved the dog blankets from her doghouse on the back deck so I could wash them, as they get a bit …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

MARCH NIBJ; The artisan of Spirit Lake

At 39, Anthony is the creator behind Lucid Tree Design, a one‑man operation producing some of North Idaho’s most striking handmade furniture and custom metalwork.
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MARCH NIBJ; The artisan of Spirit Lake

At 39, Anthony is the creator behind Lucid Tree Design, a one‑man operation producing some of North Idaho’s most striking handmade furniture and custom metalwork.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO

Veteran Ron Grigsby pens book about his brain injury and hopes to help others

It recounts what happened on March 21, 2007, when Grigsby was working as an independent contractor for Blackwater in the Middle East. He was assigned to protect a convoy when it was hit by enemy fire. A blast threw him more than 40 feet. His helmet was caved in an …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Local rights leaders reflect on the life of Jesse Jackson

Jackson ran for president in 1988 and while he didn’t win, he did well enough as a Black candidate that it paved the way for Barack Obama’s election as president in 2008. “He had quite a following at the convention,” Stewart said.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 5 DAYS AGO

City fights Redman's STR bill

House Bill 583 clarifies that short-term rentals are a lawful residential use and may not be regulated more restrictively than other comparable residential properties. At the same time, the legislation preserves local authority to enforce noise, parking, public safety, and nuisance laws that apply to all residents.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Coeur d'Alene fights Redman's STR bill

House Bill 583 clarifies that short-term rentals are a lawful residential use and may not be regulated more restrictively than other comparable residential properties. At the same time, the legislation preserves local authority to enforce noise, parking, public safety, and nuisance laws that apply to all residents.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Two couples reflected true love

What struck me, though, was how they were with each other. It was simple and sweet. They smiled often at each other. They exchanged knowing glances. They were kind to each other. They honored each other. They teased each other.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

Photographer Tony Mills brings the outdoors to Sherman Avenue

And close he gets. A wolf once padded to within 15 feet of him. An Alaska brown bear came within about 20. He isn’t worried. “There’s always a chance,” he shrugs, “but as long as you respect them, you’re good.”
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO

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