Bill Buley

Idaho

Assistant Managing Editor at Coeur d’Alene Press

Editor, The Garden Island newspaper; just keep running....

Articles

Lake Coeur d'Alene fishermen rescue man on burning boat

1 week ago | bonnercountydailybee.com | Bill Buley

Jon Pearson was walking his dog on the North Idaho Centennial Trail about a mile from Higgens Point on Saturday morning when he heard someone shouting for help. He looked out on Lake Coeur d'Alene through the trees and saw a man waving his arms on boat on fire, smoke rising up, a few hundred yards from shore. Pearson watched as several men on a fishing boat sped in quickly from the west and pulled up. The man hopped on board and his rescuers zipped away.
Coeur d'Alene may charge more for water

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Bill Buley

The Coeur d'Alene Water Department is proposing higher rates and fees to keep up with projected costs. "As infrastructure and operational costs continue to rise, the current funding model is not sustainable," a city report said.
Adam Schluter back with another season of Monday Night Dinner at his Coeur d'Alene home

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Bill Buley

Adam Schluter welcomed a few hundred people into his home on Memorial Day. Some he knew. Some he didn’t. No matter. As far as he was concerned, everyone was welcome. Everyone was a friend. “We just want to invite people to come together and have a good time,” Schluter said. About 150 people attended the first of this year’s Monday Night Dinners held at Schluter’s Coeur d’Alene home. Adults and kids ate, talked, listened to music, played games, laughed and, hopefully, made a friend or two.
'Garden Party' time

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Bill Buley

Deb Castellan grew up in the Garden District of Coeur d’Alene. She loves the well-kept homes, quiet tree-lined streets, green lawns, even a few white picket fences. Best of all, of course, are the people. “This is not just any neighborhood,” Castellan said on a recent sunny day. “People talk with people. It looks and feels like a neighborhood should.”She laments one thing: Being gone too long. For decades, her career took her away from her hometown.
Coeur d'Alene animal center's food shelves running dry

1 week ago | krem.com | Bill Buley |Coeur d'Alene Press

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Companions Animal Center has spent about $5,000 so far this year on dog food. That might not sound like a lot, but when the nonprofit usually spends zero in that category, it is. “This is the first time we actually had to purchase dog food,” said Vicky Nelson, CAC development director. She said that for years, pet food donations have covered their needs. Those donations, however, have declined to a point not seen in two decades.
Houghs reflect after sale of The Roosevelt Inn closes

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Bill Buley

The deal to sell The Roosevelt Inn closed Friday. Money was in the bank. It was then John and Tina Hough could exhale. And boy, did they. “If I could do cartwheels, I would,” Tina Hough said. “We were elated."The Houghs have owned and operated the beloved brick, 1905 former Roosevelt School since buying it for $700,000 in 1999. It has since pretty much been their life. It was there they saw children and grandchildren grow up. It was there they came to know clients from around the world.
Coeur d'Alene animal center's food shelves run dry

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Bill Buley

Companions Animal Center has spent about $5,000 so far this year on dog food. That might not sound like a lot, but when the nonprofit usually spends zero in that category, it is. “This is the first time we actually had to purchase dog food,” said Vicky Nelson, CAC development director. She said that for years, pet food donations have covered their needs. Those donations, however, have declined to a point not seen in two decades.
Four down, 32 lives to go

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Bill Buley

The small crate just off the shoulder of U.S. 95 didn’t initially raise any alarms for Addy Jasmin as she and some pals drove past it. But then she wondered: “What if there is something in it?” The 16-year-old and friends Lola Baine and Emry Elam pulled over about 15 miles south of Coeur d'Alene on a warm Sunday afternoon so they could take a look. When they did, they were surprised. Looking back were four wide-eyed kittens, frightened and squished together against the back of the crate.
Coeur d'Alene councilors sound off during workshop

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Bill Buley

As mayor of Coeur d’Alene, Woody McEvers likes to hear ideas about how things could perhaps be better in the city. He got what he was after Tuesday during an hourlong workshop he organized with City Council members as city department heads looked on in the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Community Room. McEvers called it “more of a kumbaya” session “without a vote, without an issue,” and a chance to talk about hopes and dreams.
'All we can do is remember'

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Bill Buley

During the Memorial Day ceremony at Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens, Michael Bruce Curry II went to one knee, looked down and saluted. He held that salute for about 30 seconds during a song as he thought of his father, who served in the Air Force in Germany. Tears fell. “It’s an emotional day,” Curry said as he walked away. Across North Idaho, flags fluttered, wreaths were carried forth and taps played to honor those who served in the military and died for their nation.