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
Plea deal likely in Coeur d'Alene voyeurism case
A man accused of recording nude videos of children and adults without their knowledge pleaded not guilty to all charges Tuesday, though his legal counsel indicated that a plea deal is likely.
'Hidden crisis': North Idaho needs foster parents
Families who accept teens are especially needed
When Tali Nichols was a 21-year-old newlywed, she didn’t plan to have children for a few years, maybe not until after she finished her degree in elementary education.
Voyeurism lawsuit against Coeur d’Alene surgeon to proceed
The civil lawsuit against an orthopedic surgeon accused of hiding a camera in a staff bathroom at his medical office will proceed, a Kootenai County judge ruled Thursday.
Post Falls blogger appeals defamation decision
Damages have accrued $14K in interest so far
A Post Falls blogger who was found liable for defamation has not yet paid anything toward the $1.1 million judgement awarded to the drag performer she falsely accused of exposing himself during Pride in the Park 2022, according to court records, while post-judgement interest piles up.
Voyeurism case proceeds against N. Idaho man
The case of a man accused of recording nude videos of children and adults without their knowledge has been referred to the district court for further action.
Idaho open primary initiative qualifies for November ballot
In November, voters will decide whether to approve a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to allow voters and created a ranked-choice voting system for general elections.
Charting new waters, North Idaho College prepares for life without accreditation
Trustees explore temporary control agreement
North Idaho College trustees agreed this week on how to prepare for a worst-case scenario where the college loses accreditation next spring, though administrators are optimistic it won’t come to that.
Week-long heat wave crashes into North Idaho
Multiple triple-digit days are in the forecast, with Tuesday and Wednesday expected to reach 100 degrees and 101 degrees, respectively.
Kootenai County officials debate alleged data breach
Kootenai County Assessor Béla Kovacs told commissioners that a county employee is responsible for a data breach in late April, though IT staff pushed back against the notion that any breach occurred.
North Idaho College enrollment rising
Summer enrollment is up at North Idaho College and the rising numbers bode well for the fall.