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
Prosecutors: Son killed elderly mother over money
Parties debate evidence in Cd'A murder case
Kootenai County prosecutors said money was the motive behind an alleged matricide that occurred in Coeur d'Alene last September.
PHD leader outlines vision for health
Would like to see study on whether alternative care delivers better outcomes
The interim director of Panhandle Health District told community members this week that he wants to conduct a five-year study on the quality and cost of "functional medicine" compared to "conventional medicine."
Trial approaches for Stateline shooting suspect
Food delivery driver is charged with murder
A DoorDash driver accused of fatally shooting a pedestrian during a road rage incident near Stateline Speedway is expected to stand trial this month.
DART, League of Women voters to host ballot initiative forum
Community members are invited to a conversation about Idaho's ballot initiative process and how a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot this November could impact the process in the future.
Man gets prison for eluding, drug possession
A man who was released from prison just three months before fleeing Coeur d'Alene police in a vehicle and then on foot after crashing has received a new prison sentence, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
OCT NIBJ: Maggie Lyons: A leader in business and nonprofits
Prosecutor condemns threatening comments
After press release sparks outcry, Mortensen shares insight
After a news release about the outcome of a criminal case sparked outcry this week, Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney Stan Mortensen said he aims to inform the public through the information he publishes, not fan the flames of anger.
No serious injuries after car drives off Resort parking garage
No serious injuries were reported Friday afternoon after an occupied vehicle drove off the third level of the Coeur d'Alene Resort parking garage, according to authorities.
KCRCC addresses investigation into Prop 1 signers
Details under wraps after lengthy meeting
In a tense meeting that stretched past midnight this week, the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee discussed an investigation into members who signed to qualify a proposed abortion-rights initiative for the November ballot.
Grizzly spotted in Cd'A National Forest
Wildlife officials urge bear awareness
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game confirmed a grizzly bear sighting in the Coeur d'Alene National Forest.