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.
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Local races locked in
Friday was last day to withdraw from Nov. 2 ballot
Details emerge in false arrest case
A former Idaho State Police trooper who avoided jail time for unlawfully arresting a woman was reportedly the subject of numerous citizen complaints prior to his conviction.
Cd’A Oktoberfest begins Friday
Oktoberfest will go on in downtown Coeur d’Alene Friday and Saturday
Man jailed on felony eluding charge
A man is being held on $150,000 bail after police said he led them on a high-speed chase, battered his ex and violated a no contact order.
Former state trooper convicted of unlawful arrest
No jail time for former trooper who falsely arrested woman
COVID-19 count still climbing
97 COVID-patients at Kootenai Health
Teen arrested for injury to a child
A Washington teen is back in jail after police said he had sexual relations with an underage girl.
Muddy mandate
Order's impact unclear for health care workers, educators
New federal vaccine mandates will affect health care workers and education employees throughout Idaho — but exactly how remains to be seen.
Parolee arrested with pound of pot
A man is being held on $100,000 bail after he allegedly almost T-boned an off-duty police officer while carrying more than a pound of pot in his truck.
Department of Defense medical personnel arrive at Kootenai Health
Military medical personnel to support Kootenai Health staff
Accused rapist pleads not guilty
A former Lake City High School student accused of raping and beating his ex girlfriend pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges this week.
COVID CRISIS
Hospitals pushed to emergency measures
Health care workers urge vaccination as beds fill with COVID patients
Sex offender who fled sentence arrested out of state
A sex offender who absconded from custody is back in jail, after almost a year on the lam.
Lessons in forgiveness
Two years after the crash that killed a local husband and father, his family is healing
Two years after the crash that killed a local husband and father, his family is healing
Man who shot wife could be dying
A 75-year-old man who avoided prison for shooting his wife but soon landed back in jail may be dying.
Weekend temps could spark fire behavior
As temperatures rise, firefighters are braced for activity this weekend in the Deceitful fire area.
DUI patrols continue through Labor Day
“100 deadliest days” drawing to a close
Jury trials back on in North Idaho
Jury trials for the week of Sept. 7 will go on in North Idaho
Teen sentenced to jail treatment program in child injury case
An 18-year-old accused of raping an intoxicated girl reported to jail this week.
Fire closures reduced across Panhandle
Fire danger remains high
NIC president’s contract tabled
Board will meet again Sept. 22
Woman who skipped sentencing arrested
A woman who failed to appear for her own sentencing on a burglary charge is back in jail.
NIC trustees meet today
The North Idaho College board of trustees will meet today to discuss the college president’s contract.
Trestle Creek closure area shrinks
Recent rainfall helped firefighters make progress in their battle against area wildfires.
Man charged with dealing fentanyl
A man who is expected to stand trial next week for vehicular manslaughter is being held on $250,000 bail for allegedly dealing dangerous counterfeit pills.
Electioneering lawsuit continues
An attorney representing the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee has asked a federal judge to block the Coeur d’Alene School District from interfering with people who engage in political activity on school property.
Rape hearing postponed
A hearing in the case of a man accused of raping a missing girl has been postponed.
NIC board rescinds mask mandate
No decision yet on president’s contract
No decision yet on president’s contract
Fire restrictions end today
Campfires allowed starting today
Fire restrictions end Friday
Officials continue to urge safety
Man who shot wife arrested again
A man who avoided prison after pleading guilty to shooting his wife is back in jail after he allegedly violated the terms of his probation.
Rainfall dampens area wildfires
The same rainfall that helped firefighters make strides in the battle against area wildfires also caused landslides in some areas, complicating efforts.
Virus halts jury trials
Trials suspended in 4 of 5 northern counties
Accused killer to stand trial next year
Bonners Ferry man charged with shooting girlfriend
Fire evacuation orders lifted
Residents displaced by the Deceitful fire were allowed to return to their homes Friday.
Bond for accused killer: $1M
A man accused of killing his longtime partner is being held on $1 million bond.
Murder suspect arrested
Police have arrested a man accused of killing his longtime partner.
Police seek person of interest in murder case
He’s armed and dangerous, KCSO says
He’s armed and dangerous, KCSO says
Deceitful fire forces evacuations
The Deceitful fire burning north of the Silver Valley grew rapidly Monday night, forcing residents to evacuate some areas.
No prison for man who shot wife
Wife says sentence is appropriate
Wife says sentence is appropriate
Child porn raid was unconstitutional, defense argues
A judge is expected to rule soon as to whether police violated the constitutional rights of a man accused of downloading images of child sexual abuse.
Woman pleads not guilty to dragging deputy
A woman accused of dragging a Kootenai County Sheriff’s deputy with her car will face jury trial in October.
Unhealthy air persists
Cold front may bring relief
Police: Man crashed after high-speed chase
A man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase before crashing and later kicking an officer in the groin is being held on $100,000 bail.
Smoke break’s over
Air quality drops to unhealthy levels
As smoke settled over the Idaho Panhandle Thursday, air quality dropped to unhealthy levels.
Virus thins ranks at KCSO
The spread of COVID-19 in the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is putting a strain on an already-understaffed agency.
Police: Sex offender didn’t update info, again
A sex offender could face life in prison after police said he failed to update his registration — again.
Arraignment postponed in enticement case
The arraignment of a man accused of attempting to lure a child at Independence Point has been reset for a later date.
Rathdrum man charged with felony domestic violence
A man is facing felony charges after police said he attacked his wife and punched her child.
Man charged with child molestation
A man is facing felony charges after police said he molested multiple children.