Staff Writer

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.

ARTICLES BY KAYE THORNBRUGH

Cold, dry weather expected to hold in North Idaho

North Idahoans may want to hunker down as cold conditions hold through next week.
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Rape sentencing set for February

A St. Maries man who pleaded guilty to raping a teen girl and faces similar charges in another county will be sentenced next month.
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Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office moves to Hayden

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office will conduct most operations out of a newly-renovated facility in Hayden, dubbed Kootenai North.
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Man held on $200K bail after alleged auto burglary

A man who allegedly stole a wallet out of an unlocked car while wanted for multiple crimes in another state is being held on $200,000 bail.
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Kootenai County officials sworn in

Residents will see the same faces in Kootenai County government for the time being, save one.
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Coeur d'Alene man charged with I-90 shooting

Police arrested a man Wednesday night who allegedly shot another vehicle while driving under the influence.
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Spokane man jailed after skipping sentencing for burglary, forgery

A man who pleaded guilty to forging a check worth more than $6,400 and later skipped out on his sentencing is back in jail.
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Coeur d'Alene man charged with I-90 shooting

Police arrested a man Wednesday night who allegedly shot another vehicle while driving under the influence.
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Rathdrum homeowner prevails in tax appeal

The case of a Rathdrum man who prevailed in an occupancy tax appeal hearing Wednesday highlighted how Kootenai County handles proration required by Idaho law.
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Little proposes $50 million for private school expenses

Idaho Gov. Brad Little kicked off the state’s 2025 legislative session Monday by proposing new tax cuts, increased funding for public schools and spending taxpayer dollars on tuition at private schools.
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Outgoing Kootenai County commissioner says farewell

Outgoing county commissioner says farewell
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Little proposes $50 million for private school expenses

Idaho Gov. Brad Little kicked off the state’s 2025 legislative session Monday by proposing new tax cuts, increased funding for public schools and spending taxpayer dollars on tuition at private schools.
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Little proposes $50 million for private school expenses

Idaho Gov. Brad Little kicked off the state’s 2025 legislative session Monday by proposing new tax cuts, increased funding for public schools and spending taxpayer dollars on tuition at private schools.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Court rules on exemptions in drag defamation case

The Post Falls drag performer who won a defamation lawsuit against a local blogger may soon begin collecting the $1.1 million judgement.
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Court rules on exemptions in drag defamation case

The Post Falls drag performer who won a defamation lawsuit against a local blogger may soon begin collecting the $1.1 million judgement.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO

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