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
JAN NIBJ: Health work-life balance benefits employers and employees
Heading into a new year, the concept of work-life balance and its role in avoiding burnout remains a top issue for employers and employees alike.
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HOLD..Assessor questions Idaho residency of political opponent
Kootenai County Assessor Bèla Kovacs plans to remove the homeowner’s exemption associated with a Rathdrum property owned by Allyson Knapp, the former chief deputy assessor who has announced her intention to run against him in the May 2026 Republican primary election.
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Town hall attendees recount removals
When Teresa Borrenpohl decided to attend a legislative town hall put on by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, she said it was because she wanted local elected leaders to receive feedback from a broad spectrum of constituents.
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Town hall attendees recount removals
When Teresa Borrenpohl decided to attend a legislative town hall put on by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, she said it was because she wanted local elected leaders to receive feedback from a broad spectrum of constituents.
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Town hall battery trial begins
The trial of a man accused of battering several people during a chaotic legislative town hall in the Coeur d'Alene High School auditorium is underway.
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Citylink’s future in question
Amid discussions this week between county, city and tribal representatives about the future of their Citylink partnership, two commissioners questioned whether Kootenai County should operate a public transit program at all.
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Super 1, Peirone Produce share the love — and potatoes
Even before he encouraged them to help themselves to a free bag of potatoes or two, Super 1 shoppers didn’t hesitate to greet Ron McIntire with smiles and hugs Thursday morning.
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Alliance promotes attainable housing through local policy
Some of the biggest challenges to building housing that’s affordable for working families in Idaho can be overcome at the local level, according to the Gem State Housing Alliance, a new nonprofit.
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Sheriff Norris revokes special deputy status of Cd’A, Rathdrum police chiefs
Chief White says Norris retaliated after town hall investigation
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Town hall battery trial starts next week
Security firm owner Paul Trouette will face a jury next week for allegedly battering several people during a chaotic legislative town hall in the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium.
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Sheriff Norris revokes cross-deputization of Cd’A, Rathdrum police chiefs
Chief White says Norris retaliated after town hall investigation
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Alliance promotes attainable housing through local policy
Some of the biggest challenges to building housing that’s affordable for working families in Idaho can be overcome at the local level, according to the Gem State Housing Alliance, a new nonprofit.
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KCSO: Six overdose in Kootenai County jail
Six people incarcerated in the Kootenai County jail overdosed on fentanyl over the weekend, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO).
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Athol man charged with DUI after chase, crash
A man remains in jail after he allegedly fell asleep at the wheel while inebriated before leading police on a high-speed chase through Post Falls that culminated in a crash.
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