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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Isenberg pleads guilty to murder
Sentencing scheduled for May
Stop and smell the roses
Flower shops do brisk business ahead of Valentine’s Day
During the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, the phone never seems to stop ringing at Hansen’s Florist & Gifts.
Hundreds vaccinated at Panhandle Health clinic
Recipients say they're doing it for themselves — and others
Some people cry after receiving their COVID-19 vaccination. Happy tears, of course.
Teen who stabbed mom gets 25 years in prison
A Rathdrum teen who reportedly stabbed his mother 13 times will spend up to 25 years in prison.
Man sentenced after shooting death
A Post Falls man who was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he reportedly shot and killed a man could spend less than a year behind bars.
Police: Man choked wife over video game
Police arrested a Post Falls man who they said choked his wife after she asked him to stop playing video games.
Man accused of driving drunk
Police arrested a California man who they said was driving drunk.
Local food banks receive $20,000 donation
Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty steps up to meet rising need
SORRY, IT'S STILL WINTER
Temperatures will probably plummet next week
The sunshine that warmed North Idaho Friday is likely to turn a cold shoulder on inhabitants eager for spring.
Woman sentenced after alleged attempt to take child
POST FALLS — A woman accused of attempting to take a toddler from a yard last fall will spend up to five years in prison.
Recording of Kootenai County sheriff goes viral
Norris was backing up deputy who made traffic stop
COEUR d’ALENE — A video in which Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris appeared to pull out pepper spray while talking to a man who was recording a traffic stop has gone viral.
Woman charged with arson
COEUR d’ALENE — A woman is in jail after police said she set a fire in her kitchen.
Man arrested again in alleged child porn case
Police arrested a Spokane man for the second time for alleged possession of child porn.
A civil conversation
CHS grad Bonnie LePard named deputy director for National Institute for Civil Discourse
After Bonnie LePard was elected president of her seventh-grade class, the vice president, a boy named Bruce Reed, tried to have her impeached so he could take her place.
Local nurse dies from virus complications
Sister describes hard-working woman on brink of retirement
At 65 years old, Gwen Farley had a great deal to look forward to.
Three arrested after drugs found in home
Police arrested three adults and removed three children from a home where they said drugs were left in plain view.
Wanted man arrested after alleged knifepoint robbery
Police arrested a wanted man who they said robbed a woman at knifepoint last year.
Man arrested after apartment fire
Police arrested a man who they said set fire to his apartment and caused more than $4,000 in damage.
Virus puts jury trials on hold
Five in county jail accused of murder or attempted murder
Five people currently held in the Kootenai County Jail on charges of murder or attempted murder are currently held in the Kootenai County Jail, awaiting trial.
Police: Man put wife in headlock
A man is in jail after police said he put his wife in a headlock.
Wanted man accused of beating wife
A man is being held on $500,000 bail after police said he attacked his wife.
Man accused of trespassing
A man is being held on $100,000 bail after police said said he had drugs on his person while trespassing.
Ferret found
Community comes together in search of stolen animal
The case of a missing ferret that took social media by storm is closed — for now.
Man arrested for contacting teen
Brother also charged after car stuck in mud
A man who pleaded guilty last month to felony injury to a child was after police found him in a car last week with a teen he’d been ordered to avoid.
Residents hope for peaceful inauguration
As she looked ahead to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, Post Falls resident Madison Boyer had three things on her mind.
County could expedite building permits after storm
County officials hope to expedite the building permit process for residences affected by Wednesday’s windstorm.
Two plead guilty after alleged beating
Two men accused of breaking into another man’s home and beating him with a club have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges.
Man arrested again in stalking case
POST FALLS — A Spokane man who was previously arrested for stalking and alleged possession of child porn returned to jail for the second time this week after police said he violated a protection order.
Tree services swamped after storm
Local tree services have their work cut out for them after a windstorm that downed trees throughout the region.
Storm damage: Responsibilities explained
If a tree falls in a windstorm — who pays for the damage?
Case continues for woman accused in hit-and-run crash
RATHDRUM — The arraignment for a woman accused of fleeing a crash on State Highway 41 in August 2020 was postponed until next month.
Sheriff: KCSO won’t enforce mask mandate
Norris says his priority is to 'protect safety, rights of citizens'
COEUR d’ALENE — The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office will not enforce public health mandates meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Man's arrest leads to questions about right to record
POST FALLS — A man is questioning the limits of the right to record in public spaces after he was accused of stalking.
‘All good things’
Longtime commissioner, sheriff retire to much acclaim
ST. MARIES — As he looked out at the community members who had gathered to celebrate his nearly 50 years of leadership and service in Benewah County, Jack Buell smiled.
Man accused of fleeing after drunk crash
COEUR d’ALENE — A man who was previously convicted of six felonies is being held on $100,000 bail after police said he beat his wife, hit a parked car while driving drunk and fled the scene.
Man accused of arson; bail $250k
COEUR d’ALENE — A man could face up to life in prison after police said he set fire to his residence.
Drug arrest connected to high speed chase
POST FALLS — A man is in jail after he allegedly admitted to fleeing police in November.
Police: Man caught on video attacking wife
WORLEY — Police arrested a man who they said knocked his wife unconscious at the Coeur d’Alene Casino.
Man charged with 8th DUI
COEUR d’ALENE — A man is being held on $200,000 bail after he was charged with his eighth lifetime DUI.
Trial date set for accused kidnapper
POST FALLS — A woman who police said tried to kidnap a toddler from a yard last fall will face a jury trial next month.
'Live in the moment'
Locals reflect on 2020, look ahead to new year
As she looked back on 2020, Jennifer Taylor’s eyes filled with tears. They were tears of happiness.
Pair accused of ID theft
WORLEY — A woman is facing multiple felony charges after police said she tried to use someone else’s ID at the Coeur d’Alene Casino.
Man faces third DUI charge
POST FALLS — A man is being held on $250,000 bail after police said he committed his third DUI violation in two years.
Woman accused of stealing car
POST FALLS — A woman is facing multiple charges after police said she stole a car from a local dealership on Christmas.
Hearing waived in molestation case
HAYDEN — The case of a man accused of molesting his 4-year-old niece has been referred to the district court for further action.
Case continues for man accused of molesting daughter
HAYDEN — A man accused of molesting his daughter has been bound over to district court.
Man faces felony drug charge
POST FALLS — A man with nine previous felony convictions is in jail after police said they found him with drugs in a stolen car.
Trial date set for man accused of shooting wife
COEUR d’ALENE — A 74-year-old man accused of shooting his wife will face a jury trial in April.
Montana man accused of driving stolen car to Cd’A
COEUR d’ALENE — A Montana man who was released on his own recognizance after police said he drove a stolen vehicle to Coeur d’Alene is back in jail.
Woman charged with vehicular manslaughter
RATHDRUM — A woman accused of fleeing a crash on State Highway 41 in August is facing an additional charge after one of the people hurt in the crash died.