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
MARCH NIBJ: Built with employers: Training North Idaho’s workforce
For more than 30 years, the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center has worked directly with employers to design training that responds to local hiring needs and prepares students for jobs with immediate openings across the region.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO
North Idaho College retains accreditation
After sanctions, commission returns NIC to good standing
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 15 HOURS, 19 MINUTES AGO
North Idaho College retains accreditation
After sanctions, commission returns NIC to good standing
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 HOURS, 19 MINUTES AGO
North Idaho College retains accreditation
After sanctions, commission returns NIC to good standing
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO
‘Awl’ for one
Crosstown rivals came together as friends once again this week in support of local nonprofits.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO
KCSO projected to outspend overtime budget
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is expected to outspend its fiscal year 2026 budget for overtime this month, largely due to overtime worked by detention deputies at the county jail.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO
People protest governor's Cd’A visit
During Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s visit Wednesday, community members protested his office’s proposed cuts to Medicaid funding and approach to public education.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 15 HOURS AGO
People protest governor's Cd’A visit
During Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s visit Wednesday, community members protested his office’s proposed cuts to Medicaid funding and approach to public education.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Cd'A council hires former PF mayor
In a split decision, city council members agreed to appoint former Post Falls mayor Ron Jacobson to the position of interim city administrator.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
Medical cannabis initiative gathers 45,000 signatures
A coalition of Idahoans supporting the legalization of medical cannabis for people with debilitating medical conditions has gathered more than 45,000 signatures for a ballot initiative for the November 2026 election, according to a news release.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Kootenai County Drug Court launches support group
A new support group aims to strength long-term recovery for graduates of Kootenai County’s Drug Court program, as well as current participants.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Medical cannabis initiative gathers 45,000 signatures
A coalition of Idahoans supporting the legalization of medical cannabis for people with debilitating medical conditions has gathered more than 45,000 signatures for a ballot initiative for the November 2026 election, according to a news release.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
North Idaho caregivers concerned about proposed Medicaid cuts
When Jordan and Kade Serumgard were diagnosed with autism and intellectual disabilities as children, their mother, Post Falls resident Susan Llewellyn, knew they would need lifelong care.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO
Family to stand trial together in poaching case
A married couple and their adult son, who are all accused of illegally killing four mountain lions and eight bobcats across three counties in North Idaho, are expected to stand trial together next month.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO