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

'National Trails Day' brings 100 volunteers to Canfield Mountain

NRTP grew out of the stewardship work of Pend Oreille Pedalers, a long-standing Sandpoint nonprofit known for building and maintaining bike trails in the Idaho Panhandle. But as that work expanded, so did a realization.
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'National Trails Day' brings 100 volunteers to Canfield Mountain

NRTP grew out of the stewardship work of Pend Oreille Pedalers, a long-standing Sandpoint nonprofit known for building and maintaining bike trails in the Idaho Panhandle. But as that work expanded, so did a realization.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 HOURS, 14 MINUTES AGO

Song, dance, unity highlights of Pride in the Park

Rena Herndobler worked at a booth selling Pride banners and stickers. She said Pride in the Park grows each year, which she saw as a sign of increasing attitudes of acceptance in the region.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 5 HOURS AGO

Ancient Chinese game finds following in downtown Coeur d'Alene store

Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China and is played with small tiles with symbols. Generally, each game with four players last about 30 minutes. Players start with 13 tiles and take turns drawing and discarding to create melds, which are groups of tiles like three-of-a-kind, four-of-a-kind, and …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 5 HOURS AGO

STRs: Maybe they won't be the ruin of us

If you see numerous bikes secured near a house with a combination lock linking them together, those are for guests.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 5 HOURS AGO

CAC and the 'Seven Dwarfs'

The colorful canines came to CAC from the same litter, Nelson said. Their mother is a mixed breed of terrier, American Staffordshire/retriever and labrador mix, which explains the wide range of unique pups. The father remains a mystery.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 5 HOURS AGO

Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty donates $50,000 for new veterans bus

The bus is expected to be delivered to the Division of Veteran Services in Boise, where final details will be completed. It should arrive in Post Falls next week.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Coeur d’Alene Rotary Club awards $46K

“This year’s applications showed the depth of service work happening across Kootenai County, along with great need within our community,” said Lindsey Morgan, Grants Co-Chair of the Coeur d’Alene Rotary Club.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

Coeur54 ready to swing away

Support is strong for Coeur54. Already, more than $50,000 through 137 contribiutors has been raised toward the goal of $61,000.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO

JUNE NIBJ: Housing costs level out after big jumps

Jared McFarland, 2023 Realtor of the Year who is with Century 21 Beutler and Associates, said inventory has remained relatively low, which continues to put upward pressure on pricing.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

JUNE NIBJ: Housing costs level out after big jumps

Jared McFarland, 2023 Realtor of the Year who is with Century 21 Beutler and Associates, said inventory has remained relatively low, which continues to put upward pressure on pricing.
NIBJ | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

Be loud when it comes to grizzlies

While this could be a point of irritation for other hikers seeking solitude in the wilderness, I believe it is necessary. I certainly don’t want to surprise a grizzly, and trail running seems like a good way to do it.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 5 DAYS AGO

'Flags and Flowers' program grows

This investment of more than $6,400 further enhances one of downtown Coeur d’Alene’s most recognizable beautification efforts, bringing vibrant blooms and colorful flags to the downtown corridor this season.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO

$250K project smooths over rough section of popular path

The 23-mile North Idaho Centennial Trail stretches from the Idaho Washington state line to Higgens Point east of Coeur d’lene. It is used thousands of people each year and has an estimated annual economic of about $3 million.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

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