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
Kootenai County budget could hinge on employee pay boost
Pay for county employees may be a sticking point for Kootenai County commissioners as they circle closer to approving a budget for fiscal year 2025.
Kootenai County updates barking dog ordinance
Kootenai County commissioners voted unanimously this week to amend the county’s ordinance on barking dogs, making it more specific.
Kootenai County commissioners eye 2.5% pay increase for employees
Kootenai County commissioners agreed this week to balance the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 with the assumption of a 3% tax increase, but it’s not yet clear how much of an increase Kootenai County taxpayers will actually see.
Plea deal likely in Coeur d'Alene voyeurism case
A man accused of recording nude videos of children and adults without their knowledge pleaded not guilty to all charges Tuesday, though his legal counsel indicated that a plea deal is likely.
Woman files intent to sue Kootenai County sheriff
A woman is seeking more than $500,000 in damages from Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris after she said he defamed her at a campaign event.
Kootenai fairgrounds master plan unveiled
North Idaho State Fair leadership unveiled a $280 million master plan to rejuvenate and expand the fairgrounds Monday, though they cautioned that it won’t come to fruition unless Kootenai County commissioners agree to a long-term lease for the fairgrounds.
Coeur d’Alene man charged in alleged stabbing
A man is facing felony charges after he allegedly stabbed his former roommate.
'Hidden crisis': North Idaho needs foster parents
Families who accept teens are especially needed
When Tali Nichols was a 21-year-old newlywed, she didn’t plan to have children for a few years, maybe not until after she finished her degree in elementary education.
Voyeurism lawsuit against Coeur d’Alene surgeon to proceed
The civil lawsuit against an orthopedic surgeon accused of hiding a camera in a staff bathroom at his medical office will proceed, a Kootenai County judge ruled Thursday.
Washington man arrested in connection with overdose death
Police arrested two brothers on drug related-charges Wednesday, one of whom allegedly provided the illegal pills that caused a fatal overdose earlier in the day, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.