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
Records reveal new Patriot Front details
Stickers promoting the hate group appeared in Kootenai County more than a year before June 11 arrests
Stickers promoting the hate group appeared in Kootenai County more than a year before June 11 arrests
Man gets prison for abuse
A man who “tortured” a family through physical and psychological abuse will spend up to 20 years behind bars.
‘Our community needs us’
After mass arrest, Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations works to combat hate
After mass arrest, Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations works to combat hate
Man gets probation for deadly crash
A man who caused a crash that killed his wife last year received probation.
Idaho will ban most abortions after US Supreme Court ruling
Almost all North Idahoans who receive abortions already travel out of state to do so
Fame found, face first
After injury, NIC softball player becomes TikTok star
Millions followed recovery after softball accident
Mother gets prison for ‘heinous’ child abuse
Husband will be sentenced later this summer
Husband will be sentenced later this summer
NIC trustees choose new president
Voted 3-2 to offer the position to Dr. Nick Swayne
After a national search, the North Idaho College Board of Trustees have selected the institution’s 11th president.
Civics is their thing
PF high school students shine in annual competition
Former teacher convicted of lewd conduct
Ronald D. Stone, 64, is awaiting sentencing
Ronald D. Stone, 64, is awaiting sentencing
Rain and Shine
Thousands brave rainy weather for Car d’Lane
Thousands brave rainy weather for Car d’Lane
Riding in style
Car d’Lane cruise delights crowd of thousands
Car d’Lane cruise delights crowd of thousands
As valuations soar, property taxes may not
Online calculator can estimate tax bill
NIC trustees complete presidential interviews
The North Idaho College Board of Trustees has interviewed the final candidate for permanent president.
Pair pleads guilty to child abuse
A man and woman accused of grievously harming an infant have pleaded guilty to the abuse, according to court documents.
Commissioners approve spending COVID-19 rescue funds
Most ARPA funds will go toward Justice Building
New details emerge about Patriot Front arrests
Idaho man bails out several of the arrestees
Idaho man bails out several of the arrestees
Patriot Front arrestees scheduled for arraignment
Group must appear in court next month
Group must appear in court next month
Police face threats, doxxing after Patriot Front arrests
Patriot Front investigation continues
Police investigating drag performance
Unedited footage shows no exposure
Cd’A PD continues Patriot Front investigation
Local law enforcement have reportedly seized multiple vehicles in connection with the 31 members of Patriot Front arrested Saturday.
Local law enforcement derail rioters' plans
Police arrested individuals associated with Patriot Front
Police arrested individuals associated with Patriot Front
NIC trustees clash during presidential interview
NIC's presidential search turns contentious as finalists are interviewed by the board
Human rights commission ready to help employers
Businesses can receive free training and more
Businesses can receive free training and more
Teen gets probation in child injury case
A teen accused of raping an intoxicated girl has been released on probation after completing a nine-month jail treatment program.
Mysterious crash near Hauser Lake
Local law enforcement is searching for answers after a mysterious car crash Tuesday night.
First responders honored
Winners of 2022 Public Safety Awards honored
Assessment appeal deadline looms
Last day to file appeals is June 27
Sheriff criticizes Justice Building expansion
Federal rules prohibit using ARPA funds to expand jail
Federal rules prohibit using ARPA funds to expand jail
Property valuations skyrocket in Kootenai County
County assessments jump for many by more than $100K in one year
Kootenai County property owners may be in for a shock when they receive their 2022 property value assessment notices, which are reportedly expected to arrive in the mail this week.
Local GOP the spending king
KCRCC outspends all other Idaho counties in runup to election
Kootenai County Republican Central Committee significantly outspent its counterparts in Idaho’s biggest counties
County commissioners to appoint school board trustee
County commissioners will meet today to appoint a new trustee to the Kootenai Joint School District Board of Trustees.
Isenberg special airing Sunday
Episode features local reporter
NIC Workforce Training receives $524K apprenticeship grant
Grant will fund construction industry apprenticeships
Prosecutor’s successor will be appointed
The current county commissioners might choose Prosecuting Attorney Barry McHugh’s replacement when he takes the bench next year.
KCRCC candidates sweep county races
Results show disconnect between North Idaho, rest of state
Results show disconnect between North Idaho, rest of state
Dems fend off takeover attempt
A plan by local Republicans to infiltrate and dismantle the Kootenai Democrats has failed
Mattare KO's Fillios in commissioner race
Unofficial results show wide margins in contested county races
New NIC trustees look ahead
Chair thinks cooperation among all 5 is possible
The newest members of North Idaho College’s Board of Trustees have wasted no time in tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the institution.
Some behavioral health programs to close
Kootenai Health cites staffing, funding issues for temporary closures
Kootenai Health cites staffing, funding issues for temporary closures
NIC board has new leadership
Former chair revealed ‘confidential’ insurance info at special meeting
Insurer won’t renew NIC’s policy
Trustees expected to discuss issue at special meeting
Trustees expected to discuss issue at special meeting
KCSO: Man facing felony charges dies by suicide
A man accused of posing as a teen boy in order to solicit sexually explicit photos from minors reportedly died by suicide this week.
CDA4Pride returns, despite conflicting event
Organizers say they won’t be intimidated
Organizers say they won’t be intimidated
NAACP event is Saturday
North Idaho’s only NAACP chapter has invited the community to its first in-person event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Voters concerned about church polling places
Almost half of Kootenai County voters who cast ballots in person on May 17 will do so at a church.
NIC gets new trustees
Current trustees reject legitimacy of state board appointments
After a spate of resignations and an unsuccessful lawsuit that sought to block the appointment of new members, the North Idaho College Board of Trustees is back in business.
State Board of Education appoints new NIC trustees
For the first time since January, North Idaho College has a full Board of Trustees.
Rotarians respond to criticism
After an anonymous blog post blasting Rotarians in Kootenai County as “scoundrels” and “fake philanthropists” circulated widely online, local members are speaking out.
‘Justice has been served’
Murdered woman’s family finds closure in verdict
Murdered woman’s family finds closure in verdict