Friday, December 05, 2025
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

Water rights adjudication underway in North Idaho

Ongoing water rights adjudication in some parts of North Idaho could have significant implications, experts say.
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Natural Resources Committee recognizes North Fork cleanup

Not many people who dedicate their lives to environmental restoration get to see their work completed. Ed Lider is one of the few.
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Water rights adjudication underway in North Idaho

Ongoing water rights adjudication in some parts of North Idaho could have significant implications, experts say.
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First snowfall turns Coeur d’Alene into winter wonderland

At the base of snow-covered Cherry Hill, Lauren Hensley, 8, hefted her snow tube up so it covered her and her brother, 6-year-old Michael.
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Longtime human rights task force members step down

Two longtime members of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, Marshall Mend and Doug Cresswell, will step down from their positions on the board after more than four decades of service.
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Post Falls man charged after dogs kill chickens

John R. Harris, 61, is facing a criminal charge after prosecutors said his dogs killed his neighbors’ chickens.
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Merry and bright: 37th Festival of Trees benefits Kootenai Health Foundation

Some people really do honor Christmas in their hearts and keep it all the year. Brandy Read is one of them. “Christmas is my favorite holiday,” she said with a laugh. That much was clear Friday morning at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, where Read and her “enchanted elves,” including her …
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Post Falls man charged after dogs kill chickens

John R. Harris, 61, is facing a criminal charge after prosecutors said his dogs killed his neighbors’ chickens.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO

Kootenai County courthouse will mark 100th anniversary

Beginning in January, county commissioners and the Kootenai County Historic Preservation Commission will celebrate the milestone with a series of lectures that explore the history of county and its courthouse, which was dedicated in December of 1926.
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Man bound over in Post Falls home demolition case

The case against man accused of destroying an unoccupied Post Falls home with an excavator will proceed.
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Dance Theatre Northwest to present ‘The Nutcracker’ at NIC

Performances of “The Nutcracker” will be 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Schuler Performing Arts Center on the North Idaho College campus.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Town hall battery case proceeds

The criminal cases against Paul Trouette, Russell Dunne, Christofer Berg and Jesse Jones are expected to proceed, with a trial set for next month.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Judgment levies to impact Kootenai County property tax bills

When tax bills reach mailboxes across Kootenai County in the coming weeks, some levies may appear to be higher than expected due to judgment levies, county officials said.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Man bound over in Post Falls home demolition case

The case against man accused of destroying an unoccupied Post Falls home with an excavator will proceed.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Matheson won't seek fourth term as treasurer

Kootenai County Treasurer Steve Matheson announced he won’t seek a fourth term in 2026.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

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