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KAYE THORNBRUGH

Staff Writer

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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September 8, 2024 1 a.m.

Man charged in road rage incident

A man is facing a felony charge for allegedly hitting someone with his vehicle during a road rage incident.

‘A critical moment’: NIC trustees speak out before Nov. 5 election
September 7, 2024 1 a.m.

‘A critical moment’: NIC trustees speak out before Nov. 5 election

The fate of North Idaho College is in the hands of voters.

Open primaries initiative will be on November ballot, judge rules
September 6, 2024 1 a.m.

Open primaries initiative will be on November ballot, judge rules

An initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters and implement ranked choice voting for general elections will appear on the November ballot, a judge ruled Thursday.

Open primaries initiative will appear on November ballot, judge rules
September 5, 2024 12:43 p.m.

Open primaries initiative will appear on November ballot, judge rules

An initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters and implement ranked choice voting for general elections will appear on the November ballot, a judge ruled Thursday morning.

Local rat rodder revs up for competition
September 1, 2024 1 a.m.

Local rat rodder revs up for competition

For as long as he can remember, Brent Lundquist has lived and breathed cars.

NIC releases special report to accreditor
August 31, 2024 1 a.m.

NIC releases special report to accreditor

North Idaho College published a special report to its accreditor Friday, asking for reduced sanctions.

NIC board facing scrutiny from accreditor
August 30, 2024 1 a.m.

NIC board facing scrutiny from accreditor

As North Idaho College prepares for an October site visit from its accreditor, the issues of board governance and trustee behavior loom large.

North Idaho College enrollment rises for fall semester
August 24, 2024 1 a.m.

North Idaho College enrollment rises for fall semester

Career and technical education numbers see big boost

Overall enrollment is up 7.4% over last year. In the career and technical education category, enrollment is up 34.9% for first-time students over this time last year, according to NIC.

‘We’re in the ascendency’
August 21, 2024 1 a.m.

‘We’re in the ascendency’

North Idaho Democrats attend Democratic National Convention

Local Democrats who traveled to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention said they’re feeling a sense of unity and strength.

Idaho Supreme Court rejects open primaries challenge
August 13, 2024 5:33 p.m.

Idaho Supreme Court rejects open primaries challenge

The Idaho Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s challenge to a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters and implement ranked choice voting for general elections, saying the matter must first be addressed by a lower court.

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