Friday, December 26, 2025
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

Post Falls man named director of ministry with global reach

Grassi, a longtime hunter and fisherman, started what was originally called “Let’s Go Fishing Ministry, Inc.” with a focus on outdoors, men and God. It was later changed to “Men’s Ministry Catalyst." The emphasis was on helping men understand their role as defined in the Bible.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO

Nonprofit foundation helps family become homeowners for first time

The Young Family’s Foundation launched about a year ago with a mission "to empower young, hardworking families to achieve the dream of home ownership. Even if a family saved $25,000, they would still be $19,000 short of the down payment needed to buy a $550,000 home, which is the median …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 HOURS, 9 MINUTES AGO

Nancy Edinger decorates Coeur d'Alene home, keeps husband Ron's spirit alive

Nancy Edinger decorates Coeur d'Alene home, keeps husband Ron's spirit alive
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 DAY, 15 HOURS AGO

Nonprofit foundation helps family become homeowners for first time

The Young Family’s Foundation launched about a year ago with a mission "to empower young, hardworking families to achieve the dream of home ownership. Even if a family saved $25,000, they would still be $19,000 short of the down payment needed to buy a $550,000 home, which is the median …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO

Day of Remembrance highlights being homeless in North Idaho, people encouraged to help

According to the 2025 Point in Time Homeless Count in January, Idaho has 2,697 homeless people, down slightly from the previous year. Most, 56%, were adults males between the ages of 18 and 54. In Idaho's Region One, which includes Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Shoshone and Benewah counties, there were 246 …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO

Tech Hub app could bring job training center to Post Falls

The AAMMC Tech Hub members have focused on a clear objective: bring the world's largest composites press and advanced composites equipment to the Inland Northwest to accelerate prototyping of advanced material aerospace parts and train a pipeline of engineers and suppliers so that next-generation of aerospace parts remain in the …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO

Mayor Woody McEvers lauded for service to Coeur d'Alene

Woody McEvers praised for selfless service
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO

Man survives after falling tree strikes car

Sandpoint man survives after tree smashes into car
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO

Man survives after falling tree strikes car

Sandpoint man survives after tree smashes into car
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

CDA woman hears, feels tree come down on home

Shaken, but OK, Kay was relieved the damage wasn’t worse. She has family around for help and said while the home had no power, it was livable.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Post 143 commander says 'Be The One' will save veteran lives

Post 143 has an obligation to get involved, Shaw said. “We're trying to do something about it,” he said.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

A mother's words, and love, echo in time

If I am quiet for a moment, I can hear her voice and I have to chuckle because her words were not always calm, sweet and reassuring. Oh, not that she was mean. She was just speaking her mind and yes, wanted to have a little fun at the expense …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO

High temps, winds, rains hit North Idaho

High winds and warm temperatures hit area
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

McGrane: Outside money influencing local elections

McGrane was in Kootenai County to watch the canvassing of votes. He said the voting tallies were accurate and there is strong voter confidence in the integrity of Idaho elections. “Idaho is in a really good place,” he said.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Caretaker needed for Jewett House for first time in decades

For the first time in four decades, a live-in caretaker is needed for the Jewett Hose, built in 1917 by the Rutledge family and donated to the city in 1978 by the Potlatch Corp. It sits in the Sanders Beach neighborhood just minutes from downtown.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

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