Wednesday, December 31, 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

Companions Animal Center has adopted out nearly 2,000 dogs, cats in 2025

As if to prove it, signs on two kennel doors proclaim “I have been adopted! I’m currently waiting to be picked up by my new parents.” One is a timid black mastiff. But the shelter remains crowded. Monday, it has about 50 large dogs filling kennels, including in the new …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 DAY, 3 HOURS AGO

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.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 3 HOURS AGO

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 3 DAYS, 3 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 …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 3 HOURS 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 6 DAYS, 3 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 1 WEEK 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 1 WEEK, 1 DAY 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 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Mayor Woody McEvers lauded for service to Coeur d'Alene

Woody McEvers praised for selfless service
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Man survives after falling tree strikes car

Sandpoint man survives after tree smashes into car
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Man survives after falling tree strikes car

Sandpoint man survives after tree smashes into car
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS 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, 6 DAYS 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 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY 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 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO

High temps, winds, rains hit North Idaho

High winds and warm temperatures hit area
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO

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