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KAYE THORNBRUGH

Staff Writer

Kaye Thornbrugh is a second-generation Kootenai County resident who has been with the Coeur d’Alene Press for six years. She primarily covers Kootenai County’s government, as well as law enforcement, the legal system and North Idaho College.

Recent Stories

JB’s Restaurant closes
May 14, 2024 3:25 p.m.

JB’s Restaurant closes

Restaurant appears to have shuttered.

Trial delayed a year for Coeur d’Alene teen with ISIS ties
May 14, 2024 12:26 p.m.

Trial delayed a year for Coeur d’Alene teen with ISIS ties

The 18-year-old Coeur d’Alene resident accused of planning to attack local churches on behalf of ISIS is expected to stand trial next May.

Convicted killer goes on hunger strike in Kootenai County Jail
May 13, 2024 6:22 p.m.

Convicted killer goes on hunger strike in Kootenai County Jail

Prosecutors ask court to intervene

Court records indicate Howard had lost 50 pounds between March 15 and April 29.

Small races, big stakes: Precinct committee elections may shape Kootenai County’s politics
May 12, 2024 1:09 a.m.

Small races, big stakes: Precinct committee elections may shape Kootenai County’s politics

As the May 21 primary election approaches, Kootenai County residents may have noticed something they’ve never seen before: yard signs for Republican central committee candidates.

Local moms uplifted by North Idaho College Center for New Directions
May 12, 2024 1:07 a.m.

Local moms uplifted by North Idaho College Center for New Directions

Amanda Harris wears many hats: childcare worker, college student with plans to become a teacher, single mom of two great kids.

Kootenai County commissioners weigh in on growth, housing
May 11, 2024 1:08 a.m.

Kootenai County commissioners weigh in on growth, housing

More than 100 people gathered Friday morning at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene in for the “state of the county” forum presented by the Joint Chamber Public Policy Committee.

Barn burns down in Coeur d’Alene
May 10, 2024 1 a.m.

Barn burns down in Coeur d’Alene

Barn was a total loss.

Kootenai County veterans services highlighted at town hall
May 8, 2024 1:08 a.m.

Kootenai County veterans services highlighted at town hall

Thousands of veterans call North Idaho home.

North Idaho counties report increase of sexual assault
May 7, 2024 1:05 a.m.

North Idaho counties report increase of sexual assault

As reports of sexual assault increase throughout North Idaho, advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors are working to keep up.

North Idaho College attorney bills approach $100K
May 4, 2024 1:07 a.m.

North Idaho College attorney bills approach $100K

Since his hiring last August, North Idaho College attorney Colton Boyles has billed NIC more than $98,000.

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