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BILL BULEY

Staff Writer

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.

Recent Stories

Snowpack declines in dry January
February 9, 2025 1 a.m.

Snowpack declines in dry January

Drought conditions develop in Coeur d’Alene-St. Joe basins

Currently, 79% of Idaho lands are abnormally dry or are in drought, the report said. Drought conditions improved last month in western Idaho in response to the high snowpack percentages at the beginning of January. Drought conditions worsened in Shoshone, Lemhi, Custer, Butte and Blaine counties due to lack of precipitation in those areas.

Bedke: Idaho, feds will work well
February 6, 2025 1:08 a.m.

Bedke: Idaho, feds will work well

Lt. governor says state ready if education funding changes

Bedke said Idaho is the fastest-growing, least-regulated state in the country, thanks to pragmatic governors like Phil Batt, Dirk Kempthorne, Butch Otter and now, Little. He said “common-sense leadership has found its way into Idaho policies.

North Idaho home buyers remain in waiting
January 15, 2025 1 a.m.

North Idaho home buyers remain in waiting

Real estate reps say home sales could pick up this year even as interest rates hold steady

Nicole Huff said the difference could be that buyers are seeing that interest rates aren’t dropping and may not. She believes those looking to buy are willing to give up on low interest rates if it means finding a home that best suits their family today.

North Idaho's drought drowning in wet weather
January 5, 2025 1 a.m.

North Idaho's drought drowning in wet weather

Snowpack expected to remain solid

Snowpack statewide is 45% of the median peak snowpack that is expected around April 1. As a rule of thumb, on Jan. 1 IDWR expects 40% of the median peak, Feb. 1 60% of the median peak on Feb. 1, 80% on March 1, and 100% of the median peak snowpack on April 1. “So far across the states everybod

A snowy slog into the new year
January 4, 2025 1 a.m.

A snowy slog into the new year

Tesh 5K Fun Run turns out to be exactly that

The field included some in costumes, a few serious runners, seniors holding hands and many with furry friends. And there were families like Ben and Allie Goheen who packed their three sons, Cole, Silas and Wyatt, in two strollers and pushed them along.

A disciple of fishing for men
December 29, 2024 1 a.m.

A disciple of fishing for men

Jim Grassi's latest book returns to the rod and reel

“More Than a Fisherman: Making Disciples Who Make Disciples” is the Christian outdoorsman’s latest work. He’ll be signing copies from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Sower Bible Bookstore in Coeur d’Alene. It is a return to his angling roots and bid to help men grow in their faith. In his book, he points out that spiritual mentoring or discipleship requires people to become actively involved in their faith.

The eagles are leaving Lake Coeur d'Alene
December 22, 2024 1 a.m.

The eagles are leaving Lake Coeur d'Alene

BLM count indicates peak population has pased

The annual migration of bald eagles to Lake Coeur d’Alene to feed on spawning kokanee has peaked, said Bureau of Land Management’s Carrie Hugo on Friday, and it was nowhere close to last year’s numbers.

A white Christmas?
December 19, 2024 1 a.m.

A white Christmas?

Forecast calls for rain, temps in the 40s

North Idaho may need a holiday miracle to see a white Christmas this year.

Coeur d'Alene animal control seizes four dogs from home
November 19, 2024 1 a.m.

Coeur d'Alene animal control seizes four dogs from home

Canines were starving, thirsty, covered in filth; recovering at CAC

All told, there were five dogs, several cats and a few sugar gliders in the home. Two flea-covered kittens were also seized. A family member took the remaining animals.

Destination: Idaho
November 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Destination: Idaho

Publisher highlights tourism's importance to state on final day of legislative tour

Schroeder delivered a 30-minute talk on the explosive growth of state’s tourism sector to about 75 legislators and others at the Hagadone Event Center for the Idaho Legislative Tour organized by the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber and Idaho Chamber Alliance.

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