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
Woman dies in Kootenai County jail, investigation ongoing
After a woman died while in custody at the Kootenai County jail last month, the cause of her death remains under investigation.
Juneteenth honored in North Idaho
Juneteenth is a day of celebration for all Americans. Panelists shared that message with community members Thursday at the Human Rights Education Institute in downtown Coeur d’Alene during a discussion about the holiday and its impact.
Idaho to allocate $300k to transport inmates to ICE detention centers
Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced Wednesday that the state will spend up to $300,000 to pay for Idaho State Police to transport people who have been convicted of crimes and don’t have legal authorization to be in the United States to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers for deportation.
NIC eyes $58 million budget, tuition increase
North Idaho College trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday night to move forward with a budget for fiscal year 2026 that includes, for the first time in seven years, a tuition increase.
North Idaho College celebrates largest graduating class
Rainy weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of North Idaho College’s 2025 graduates as they celebrated their crowning achievements.
CLN trustees hint at litigation involving library consortium
While the region’s library consortium works toward a new joint powers agreement, Community Library Trustees alluded this week to possible litigation involving the consortium of which it is part.
Community Library Network trustee election approaches
Next week, Kootenai County voters will choose between a former communications director and a former Post Falls School Board trustee for an open seat on the Community Library Network Board of Trustees.
Private security guards plead not guilty to battery after Coeur d’Alene town hall dragging
The private security guards who dragged a Post Falls woman out of the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium during a chaotic legislative town hall have pleaded not guilty to multiple misdemeanor charges, according to court records.
Coeur d’Alene man gets prison after rider for voyeurism, sexual battery
A man who admitted to sexually assaulting and photographing a sleeping woman will serve the rest of his prison sentence after a judge declined to place him on probation following completion of a prison treatment program.
Spirit Lake man charged with manslaughter after fatal crash
A Spirit Lake man is facing a manslaughter charge after a fatal crash.