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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

After the fire: Many stop by Wolf Lodge Steakhouse to offer encouragement
September 4, 2024 1 a.m.

After the fire: Many stop by Wolf Lodge Steakhouse to offer encouragement

Many stop by Wolf Lodge Steakhouse to offer encouragement and to help as investigation continues

As word spread of the blaze that destroyed the beloved landmark eight miles east of Coeur d’Alene, people stopped by to take a look and offer encouragement. A few passersby on Frontage Road and Interstate 90 honked horns. A bouqu

Fire destroys Wolf Lodge Steakhouse near Coeur d'Alene
September 3, 2024 1 a.m.

Fire destroys Wolf Lodge Steakhouse near Coeur d'Alene

Iconic restaurant lost in Labor Day blaze

The call reporting a chimney and attic fire came in about noon. Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Chris Way said when the first units arrived about 10 minutes later flames were burning from the back of the building and through the roof.

Servers, cooks devastated after Couer d'Alene restaurant burns down
September 3, 2024 1 a.m.

Servers, cooks devastated after Couer d'Alene restaurant burns down

Wolf Lodge employees react to loss of the place they loved

There were hugs and tears as employees, joined by friends and customers, huddled together, smoke from the first still rising in the distance more than three hours after the first started.

24 miles in 20 hours: Kim Bowler's epic swim across Priest Lake
August 23, 2024 1 a.m.

24 miles in 20 hours: Kim Bowler's epic swim across Priest Lake

Liberty Lake woman who conquered Lake CDA swims the length of Priest Lake

The Liberty Lake resident became the first woman to swim the length of Priest Lake and the second overall to do it.

Congressmen issue call to action in Coeur d'Alene
August 11, 2024 1 a.m.

Congressmen issue call to action in Coeur d'Alene

Jordan, Fulcher warn of growing divide in America, call for involvement

The two spoke at Candlelight Christian Fellowship church on Friday night. About 400 people paid $50 each for tickets for the Fulcher fundraiser.

North Idaho economist: Don't overreact
August 9, 2024 1 a.m.

North Idaho economist: Don't overreact

John Mitchell says most signs indicate a sound economy

The former chief economist for US Bank has monitored the ups and downs of the financial world for more than five decades. He doesn’t see a market crash in the cards.

The joy of going solo to Snyder Lake
August 3, 2024 1 a.m.

The joy of going solo to Snyder Lake

Still, there was also something very unsettling about knowing I was alone. If something happened, if I fell or even worse, surprised a grizzly, there would be no one to help. So I shouted loud and often.

Area photographers record veterans as they return to Normandy
July 28, 2024 1 a.m.

Area photographers record veterans as they return to Normandy

Local men photograph, record veterans as they return to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day

The BDF is a nonprofit organization focused on helping veterans and their families find closure from the wars they served in, while providing a once-in-lifetime experience to visit the battlefields they fought in.

Groups plan to sue Idaho over bear baiting after grizzly's death
July 21, 2024 1 a.m.

Groups plan to sue Idaho over bear baiting after grizzly's death

Says practice is putting protected bears at risk

“Bear baiting takes the lives of grizzly bears in the Northern Rockies and robs the wild of these remarkable animals,” said Lizzy Pennock, carnivore coexistence attorney at WildEarth Guardians.

'Only I can be their papa'
July 14, 2024 1 a.m.

'Only I can be their papa'

Mayor Jim Hammond leaving office early to be closer to Colorado grandchildren

Hammond, 74, said he feels bad about not finishing his four-year term that began in January 2022, but his oncologist and family physician have been urging him to step down as mayor and take life at a slower pace.

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