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
After 4 decades in Cd'A, Long Ear's last day marked by memories, 'Last Christmas'
Business over the past three years was great and last year, the best in their history, thanks in part to a resurgence in vinyl. But when their lease for the Government Way building expired, and they couldn't find another suitable space, they announced earlier this year they would have to …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 11 HOURS AGO
Music at McEuen strikes a chord as it kicks off season of free concerts tonight
The man behind Koep Concerts was able to silence doubters who questioned last year whether free music at McEuen every week were financially doable when he took it on. He proved they were. Thousands turned out for the weekly shows that were supported by sponsors and donations.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 11 HOURS AGO
After 4 decades in Cd'A, Long Ear's last day marked by memories, 'Last Christmas'
Business over the past three years was great and last year, the best in their history, thanks in part to a resurgence in vinyl. But when their lease for the Government Way building expired, and they couldn't find another suitable space, they announced earlier this year they would have to …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 11 HOURS AGO
Coeur d’Alene honors America’s 250th Birthday with 'Liberty to Legacy'
An estimated crowd of about 25,000 people watched the city's celebration of America’s 250th
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 11 HOURS AGO
FJH Initiative launches to honor fallen firefighter’s legacy
In his memory, the FJH Initiative continues Harwood’s mission of service by offering youth and first responder mentors transformative outdoor experiences, life skills education, mental health support, and positive mentorship.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Firecrackers, 'Screaming Missiles' part of explosive childhood
We blew up pretty much anything we could find. A sister's doll, plastic soldiers and toy cars were turned into rubble. We would dig holes in the ground, bury firecrackers to the fuse, light them and run, a shower of dirt in our wake. And, of course, we would light …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Steve, Judy Meyer will be grand marshals for Coeur d'Alene Fourth of July parade
The Meyers have long been helping the community. Their commitment and dedication goes back decades to when they arrived in a town whose economy hinged on logging, mining and its abundant natural resources.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Firefighters coming to terms with Canfield Mountain tragedy of one year ago
Etherton said firefighters are still very much affected by what happened a year ago. They wear pins, bracelets and tattoos in memory of their fallen brothers.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Hundreds gather in Coeur d'Alene to pay tribute to slain firefighters John Morrison and Frank Harwood
On a gray and cloudy day, young and old gathered under and around Avista Pavilion for a remembrance ceremony for Frank Harwood and John Morrison. It was a year to the date both men were shot and killed in an ambush attack on June 29, 2025, on Canfield Mountain while …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
JULY NIBJ: Commercial real estate thriving, says Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty
Mark Johnson, chief executive officer and president, said Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty believes in "the concept of balancing the massive influx of migration and businesses moving from higher-cost regions (like the Pacific Coast) into our area, while ensuring the local infrastructure and 'small-town convenience' of areas like Coeur d'Alene aren't …
NIBJ | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
JULY NIBJ: Commercial real estate thriving, says Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty
Mark Johnson, chief executive officer and president, said Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty believes in "the concept of balancing the massive influx of migration and businesses moving from higher-cost regions (like the Pacific Coast) into our area, while ensuring the local infrastructure and 'small-town convenience' of areas like Coeur d'Alene aren't …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
JULY NIBJ: Area leaders define success, growth and stability
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
JULY NIBJ: Area leaders define success, growth and stability
NIBJ | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
JULY NIBJ: Idaho's economy hooked on recreation
Fishing is known to be a large contributor of this total; and as recently as 2018, Idaho anglers spent nearly $788 million on fishing-related expenses, which at the time generated nearly $1.2 billion in economic activity and supported 8,750 jobs (American Sportfishing Association 2020).
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO