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
Swayne wins $29K in attorney fees
A judge has ordered North Idaho College to pay President Nick Swayne’s attorney fees after he successfully sued NIC for a copy of an investigative report that had been at the center of debate on the board of trustees.
‘Perfect the way they are’
Community walks for autism acceptance
The sounds of laughter and upbeat music filled the air as more than 200 people, including many people with autism and their loved ones, gathered Saturday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds for the Walk for Autism Acceptance.
NIC trustees hire accreditation attorney
North Idaho College trustees hired another attorney Thursday night, this time to “assist NIC across the finish line” of returning to good standing with its accreditor.
NIC trustees examine governance problems
North Idaho College trustees examined how behavior at public meetings has contributed to the governance problems at the center the show-cause sanction issued by its accreditor.
NIC hit with another ratings downgrade
Moody’s Investor Service has again downgraded North Idaho College’s issuer and revenue bond ratings, an action that affects about $8.4 million in rated debt.
Cd’A teen pleads not guilty to providing support to ISIS
Trial set for May 28
Trial set for May 28
Cd’A teen with ISIS ties to appear in court
Had plan to attack churches on Sunday
The 18-year-old Coeur d’Alene resident accused of planning to attack local churches with a machete, fire and guns on behalf of ISIS is expected to make his first appearance in federal court today.
Feds: Cd’A man tried to provide support, resources to ISIS
Man allegedly planned to attack local churches
Authorities arrested an 18-year-old Coeur d’Alene man who had allegedly “pledged his allegiance to ISIS” and planned to attack people at local churches using guns, knives and fire, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
ITD halts plans to reconfigure stretch of U.S. 95
The Idaho Transportation Department has halted plans to reconfigure a 3.5 mile stretch of the four-lane section of U.S. Highway 95 from Athol to Farragut State Park into a two-lane facility with a continuous left center turn lane.
Idaho wolf trapping cut over threat to grizzlies
Idaho’s wolf trapping and snaring season will be shortened by a federal court ruling, which found that grizzly bears, protected under the Endangered Species Act, could be injured or killed by the devices.