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

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).
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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).
NIBJ | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO

Fire destroys Hayden Lake home

Chris Larson, deputy fire marshal with the Northern Lakes Fire District, said the home was undergoing repairs and there was scaffolding on the front of Waverly Loop home.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 HOURS, 16 MINUTES AGO

Here kitty kitty

She said it’s “anybody’s guess” why so many kittens are being turned in at the no-kill shelter.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 HOURS, 18 MINUTES AGO

Fatherly advice of what not to do

While I will not share my thoughts on what fathers could or should do when it comes to children, I will share some things you should not do. In this area, I have experience.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 HOURS, 25 MINUTES AGO

Coeur d'Alene eyes crackdown on illegal fireworks

Coeur d’Alene Police Capt. Dave Hagar recently told the General Services Committee the city allows ground fireworks that do not fly high into the sky.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Housing market heating up

Historically, the local housing market will see less than 30 homes sell for more than $2 million between March and June. This year, that number has significantly increased.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

'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 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

'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.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS 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 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS 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 2 WEEKS 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 2 WEEKS 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 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY 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 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS 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.
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