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
Coeur d'Alene forum tackles fentanyl crisis
No one is immune to dying or losing a loved one because of a fentanyl overdose.
Hospitals agree to terminate deal amid antitrust probe
After an investigation into whether Kootenai Health and Syringa Hospital and Clinics in Grangeville may have violated Idaho’s antitrust law, Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the hospitals signed a consent agreement.
Coeur d’Alene man charged with sexual assault of sleeping woman
Police responded Tuesday evening to a reported sexual assault.
From farm to table: Fifth graders experience agriculture at Kootenai County Fairgrounds
Smiles and laughter abounded Wednesday morning as human kids met goat kids.
JB’s Restaurant closes
Restaurant appears to have shuttered.
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
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.