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
Former Hauser treasurer sentenced for embezzlement
A former treasurer for the city of Hauser and former finance director for the city of Rathdrum is on probation for embezzling money from a youth sports league.
Man charged with child sexual abuse
A man is in jail on $250,000 bail after police said he sexually abused a girl over a period of several years.
NIC board tackles legal bills, athletics budget
North Idaho College trustees took unanimous action Wednesday night to seek new legal counsel, review the scope of the athletics program and address the numerous votes of no confidence the board has received from staff, faculty and student groups.
State Public Defender seeks more funding for 2025
The office of the State Public Defender will ask Idaho legislators to approve more than $16 million in supplementary funding for the coming fiscal year.
New North Idaho College trustees to be sworn in
Fresh off winning their elections, North Idaho College’s new trustees met with their counterparts on the board and college leadership Tuesday.
Coeur d'Alene man charged with witness intimidation
A man is in jail on $150,000 bail after police said he battered a woman, then tried to intimidate her.
Kootenai County cases stall as public defender shortage takes hold
As a shortage of public defenders continues to strain North Idaho’s legal system, Kootenai County’s top public defender says there’s no end in sight.
Man jailed for attempted strangulation
A man accused of choking and threatening to kill a woman is in jail on $100,000 bail.
Kootenai County commissioners approve fairgrounds agreement
Kootenai County commissioners approved an agreement this week that could give voters the final say about whether the fairgrounds move within the next 20 years.
NIC eyes emergency vehicle training facility
In Idaho, police recruits are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of emergency vehicle operations course training, plus an additional four hours of training every two years.