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
Teen charged with lewd conduct
Police arrested a 19-year-old man last week who allegedly had an ongoing sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl.
Couple accused of sexual abuse of 7-week-old
A man and woman are in jail after they allegedly sexually abused an infant, causing severe injuries.
Man shot after armed standoff
Police shot an armed, suicidal man after an hours-long standoff near an elementary school Monday night.
Witnesses describe bloody shooting
Suspect held on $2 million bond
A man shot in the neck sought refuge inside a coffee stand and gas station employees used aprons as tourniquets during a shooting last year.
Public hearing sparks outcry
Tempers flared during a public hearing Wednesday night, where Kootenai County residents shared their concerns on possible changes to the county’s administrative structure.
A FOUR-LETTER WORD
County, city governments deciding ARPA money details
County, city leaders share details of American Rescue Plan Act government funding
Rescue funds raise hackles
Residents speak out against county accepting fed bucks
Kootenai County residents voiced concerns about “strings” attached to federal funds for COVID-19 relief, some of which did not appear to be based in fact.
Man jailed again in domestic violence case
A man accused of choking a woman and breaking her nose on Thanksgiving is in jail for the third time.
Duncan honored by state Republicans
The Idaho State Republican Party honored a local elected official last week.
Study commission to hear public comment
Kootenai County residents have a chance to share input on possible changes to the county’s administrative structure on Jan. 19.
EMBATTLED TRUSTEE QUITS
Remaining board members will pick successor
Michael Barnes has resigned from the North Idaho College Board of Trustees
NIC Trustee Michael Barnes resigns
Group calls for NIC trustee’s resignation due to residency concerns
Group calls for NIC trustee’s resignation due to residency concerns
KCSO: Man died from self-inflicted gunshot
A man reportedly died due to a self-inflicted gunshot during an altercation with police on Sunday, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
Former legislative candidate bound over on child sexual abuse charge
The case of a former legislative candidate accused of fondling a child has been referred to First District Court for further action.
ISP program to offer addiction treatment, not arrest
Pilot program offers addiction treatment, not arrest
County commissioners look ahead
Form of government, staffing issues on agenda
Kootenai County’s administrative structure could change in 2022 — and so could the makeup of the board of commissioners.
Teen connected to deadly shooting gets rider
A teen who accepted a plea deal for his role in a drug deal gone bad has been placed on a rider.
KCSO: Extradition budget emptied
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has run out of money to extradite inmates.
Man charged with kidnapping, rape
Police arrested a man who allegedly held a woman against her will for 12 hours, beat her and raped her.
Sheriff reflects on first year in office
Sheriff reflects on first year in office
Sex offender freed after appeal
A man previously convicted of sexually abusing two children is free after the Idaho Supreme Court ruled that he was deprived of his right to a fair trial.
Electioneering investigation continues
Prosecutor wants more information; no timetable set
An investigation into possible electioneering during November’s local elections is ongoing.
Man burns to death in bedroom
Police say death was accidental
Rape hearing postponed
A judge will consider whether to separate the charges against a former legislative candidate accused of fondling a child and raping a woman.
LAID BARE
Local haven for 'naturism' closes
Sun Meadow Family Nudist Resort closing this month
‘We can’t arrest our way out of this’
Police shine light on deadly fentanyl crisis in North Idaho
Police shine light on deadly fentanyl crisis in North Idaho
Prosecutors: Driver in fatal crash was drunk
Prosecutors said a man accused of causing a deadly crash was drunk.
Man charged with sexual battery
A man is in jail after police said he entered a woman’s home while she slept and groped her.
Man arrested at library protest
LBGTQ event attracts more participants than usual, too
Police arrested an armed man who allegedly trespassed while protesting a library program for LGBTQ youths.
Attempted murder charge dropped
The state will drop an attempted murder charge against a man who allegedly tried to shoot his ex.
NIC ‘dysfunction’ causes rating downgrade
Moody's cites instability while financial ratings remain good
A1 issuer and A2 revenue bond ratings affirmed
Accused Post Falls shooter remains in jail
The man accused of shooting two people before going on a crime spree earlier this month remains in jail on $2 million bond.
Man charged with rape, child sexual abuse
A former legislative candidate is facing felony charges after he allegedly fondled a child and raped a woman.
Man gets 30-year sentence for ‘unforgivable’ abuse
A man who sexually abused a child for a decade will spend up to 30 years in prison.
Man charged with beating infant
A man accused of choking his wife and beating an infant is being held on $85,000 bail.
Man bound over on child enticement charges
A man is facing felony charges after he allegedly solicited middle school-aged girls online, not knowing he was really chatting with a federal agent.
Accused batterer back in jail
A man accused of choking a woman and breaking her nose on Thanksgiving is back in jail.
Woman will plead guilty to DUI
A woman charged with causing a head-on crash while driving drunk will plead guilty.
Accused drunken driver to change plea
A woman accused of causing a head-on crash while driving drunk is expected to change her plea.
Suspects bound over for alleged attack
A woman and four teens have been bound over to district court for their roles in an alleged attack at a gas station.
Man gets prison for sexual abuse
A man will spend up to a decade behind bars after he pleaded guilty to molesting a child.
Man charged with false imprisonment
Police arrested a man this week who is accused of choking a woman and holding her against her will.
$2 million bail for alleged shooter
A man who allegedly shot two people before going on a crime spree is being held on $2 million bail.
Woman pleads guilty to assaulting officers
A woman accused of dragging a Kootenai County Sheriff’s deputy with her car has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges.
Woman sentenced for deadly crash
A woman who caused a head-on crash that killed a man last year will spend up to a decade behind bars.
Child porn trial set for 2022
A Spokane man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material is expected to stand trial early next year.
Felon charged with battery
A man who allegedly battered his wife at her workplace is being held on $50,000 bail.
Shooting suspect arrested
Two men injured in what police describe as random shooting in Post Falls
Police arrested a man who allegedly shot two people Wednesday afternoon.
Trial set for alleged child luring
A man accused of attempting to lure a child at Independence Point this summer is expected to stand trial in January.
Accused stalker bound over on felony charges
The case of an accused stalker who was arrested after a five-hour standoff with police will move forward.