KAYE THORNBRUGH
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
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
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
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
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
Barn was a total loss.
Kootenai County veterans services highlighted at town hall
Thousands of veterans call North Idaho home.
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
Since his hiring last August, North Idaho College attorney Colton Boyles has billed NIC more than $98,000.
Idaho open primary supporters submit signatures
Supporters of the Idaho open primary ballot initiative have submitted more than 95,000 signatures to county clerks across the state.
Kootenai County marine deputies prepare for summer season
Three factors keep Kootenai County’s marine patrol deputies busy throughout the summer months: alcohol consumption on the water, inadequate boating safety education and few life jackets.