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
Man to change plea in molestation case
A man accused of molesting his daughter will plead guilty.
Man charged with injuring child
A man is being held on $25,000 bond after police said he grabbed a 12-year-old child by the neck.
Man changes plea in robbery case
A man accused of breaking into his former girlfriend’s home earlier this year has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges.
Teen bound over on rape charge
Former Lake City High School student accused of rape, assault
Signed, sealed, delivered
Gulf War vet, 11-year-old pen pal share lifelong friendship
Gulf War vet, 10-year-old pen pal share lifelong friendship
THIS OLD HOUSE
Historic home built by famous shipwright
Historic home hits the market
Smokey’s safe!
Missing cat reunited with family
Missing cat reunited with family
Still seeking Smokey
Woman in security footage says she’s not involved
Woman in security footage says she’s not involved
Deceitful fire approaches power line corridor
Firefighters are preparing as the Deceitful fire spreads toward the Avista power line corridor.
Rape, kidnapping charges dismissed
Some of the charges against a man previously accused of raping his girlfriend and attacking a child have been dropped.
Deceitful Fire continues to spread
The Deceitful fire burning north of the Silver Valley is expected to reach the Avista power line corridor this week.
Safe Passage seeks new leader
Local nonprofit helps survivors of DV, sexual assault
Safe Passage Violence Prevention Center is hiring an executive director
Deceitful fire prompts road closures
Wildfire burning north of the Silver Valley continues to spread
Local fires under control
The fire that broke out near Silverwood Friday afternoon is under control, officials said Monday.
Prichard fire 50% contained
As crews prepare to mop up the Prichard fire, they’ve identified opportunities for direct attack on the neighboring Deceitful fire.
Drive-by shooting suspect arrested
Police arrested a man who’s been wanted for months as a suspect in a drive-by shooting earlier this year.
Character Complex fire holds steady
Prichard fire 40% contained
Prichard fire 40% contained, Deceitful fire 0% contained
New fitness center coming to Post Falls
Facility to feature most indoor pickleball courts in nation
Facility to feature most indoor pickleball courts in nation
Crews make progress on Character Complex fire
Blaze is 10% contained
Fire crews are battling back the Character Complex fire, but weather conditions continue to complicate their efforts.
Man charged with stalking, again
A man facing charges in an ongoing stalking case has been charged a second time for allegedly stalking the same woman.
Character Complex fire 5% contained
More than 4,300 acres have burned so far
Even as crews work around the clock to slow the spread of flames, the Character Complex fire continues to grow.
Character Complex fire grows amid thunderstorm conditions
As the Character Complex fire continues to grow, weather conditions are primed for new fires and rapid spread.
Man dies by suicide at Memorial Bridge
A man died Monday after he reportedly jumped from a local bridge.
Post Falls man faces child porn charges
Police said they found hundreds of images of child sexual abuse on a man’s computer.
No jail time for man who beat dog
Dog’s owner says sentence is just
Dog’s owner says sentence is just
Man charged with rape of missing girl
A man is being held on $100,000 bail after police said he housed and raped a missing teen girl.
Campfires banned at state parks
Campfires and propane-fueled fueled fire rings have been banned at North Idaho state parks as more fire restrictions go into effect across the Gem State.
Man convicted of sexual abuse
A man accused of kissing and groping two teen girls near the lake last summer has been convicted of two felony charges.
Idaho could face worst fire season in years
Stage 2 fire restrictions still in place
Idahoans urged to stay safe amid unprecedented wildfire conditions
Event will help most innovative teachers
EXCEL Foundation fundraiser July 29
The public is invited to explore the gardens at Casco Bay — and support local schools while they’re at it.
Man charged with hate crime
Witnesses say he held knife on Black family at local rest stop
A man was charged with a hate crime after he allegedly held a family at knifepoint while calling them racist slurs.
Man charged with stalking
A man accused of choking, threatening and stalking his former girlfriend is being held on $50,000 bail.
Man held at gunpoint, charged with battery
A man is being held on $200,000 bail after police said he choked a teenager and attacked his girlfriend, who then forced him to undress at gunpoint.
Little mobilizes Guard firefighters
Stage 2 fire restrictions start Monday
Stage 2 fire restrictions will go into effect Monday.
Fire danger rating poised to jump
The potential for catastrophic fires in North Idaho is rising.
$75,000 bail for man charged after standoff
A man remains in jail on $75,000 bond after four-hour standoff with police over the weekend.
Man accused of choking girlfriend in car
A man is being held on $50,000 bail for allegedly choking his girlfriend while she was driving.
Police: Sex offender failed to update info, again
A sex offender and parolee is facing a felony charge after police said he failed to update his registration.
First responders faced fiery Fourth
Police issued one citation for fireworks
The heat was on for local first responders and law enforcement agencies this Independence Day weekend.
Report: County crime dropped in 2020
But violent crimes, hate crimes rose statewide
Crime in Kootenai County dropped in 2020, according to Idaho State Police’s annual crime report.
Housing prices handcuff law enforcement recruiters
Experienced police officers from across the country want to work in Kootenai County. But they can’t afford to live here.
$500,000 bail for man charged with attempted murder
A man is being held on $500,000 bail after police said he tried to shoot his former partner.
Police: Man caught cruising in stolen boat
Law enforcement arrested a man this week who they said was cruising Coeur d’Alene Lake in a boat paid for with a stolen card.
Rambo sentenced to prison
Fourth of July shooter Tyler Rambo will spend up to a decade in prison
Rambo sentenced to prison
Fourth of July shooter Tyler Rambo will spend up to 10 years in prison.
Man charged with kidnapping girlfriend
Police arrested a wanted man after he allegedly kidnapped his girlfriend.
Iron Horse shooter sentenced to prison
Mental illness cited as factor when man opened fire
The Montana man who pleaded guilty to firing into a crowd outside a downtown bar last summer will spend up to 15 years in prison.
Remembering Gwen
Celebration of life for local nurse will be Friday
Celebration of life for nurse who died from virus complications will be Friday
Man faces felony drug charges
Fentanyl among drugs deputies say they found
COEUR d’ALENE — Police arrested a Washington man this week who they allegedly found in possession of numerous illegal drugs, including fentanyl.