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
North Idaho College settles Rumpler lawsuit
North Idaho College has settled a lawsuit leveled by a former employee.
Washington man acquitted after fatal crash
A jury acquitted a Washington man who was accused of driving while under the influence and causing a crash that killed a Benewah County man.
Community Library Network board talks regional consortium, ‘propaganda’ policy
Community Library Network trustees put off deciding whether to sign a new joint powers agreement with a regional library consortium and to adopt an updated materials selection and acquisition policy that labels “propaganda promoting illegal activity” as “inappropriate for minors.”
Gov. Little signs bill reforming roles of Idaho coroners in death investigations
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law this week a bill that clarifies the roles of Idaho’s coroners in death investigations.
Kootenai County commissioners weigh conduct, trespass ordinance
Kootenai County commissioners will consider a code of conduct for county property after an incident earlier this week involving a former county employee.
Florida man gets prison for lewd conduct
A man who prosecutors said sexually abused two teen girls will spend time in prison.
Man gets prison for lewd conduct, child sexual abuse
A man who prosecutors said raped a teen girl will spend up to 25 years in prison.
Community Library Network’s new policies could fracture regional library consortium
For decades, the Community Information Network has enabled libraries in North Idaho and eastern Washington to share their collections and broadened patrons’ access to materials. Now a restrictive policy for minor library cardholders in the Community Library Network, unlike any other in the library consortium, could mean that patrons across the region lose access to library materials.
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office swears in new K-9
Community members gathered Wednesday at the Kootenai North facility in Hayden to welcome the newest member of the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, a 12-month-old Belgian Malinois named Spike.
Idaho Fish and Game gathers strategic plan feedback
Crowding on public lands amid population growth and predator management were among the hottest topics discussed by outdoorsmen and Idaho Fish and Game officials Tuesday night.