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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North Idaho ski areas open after slow start
Amid challenges like warm temperatures and strong winds that caused power outages across the region, all three ski areas in North Idaho are open, though operations are limited in some cases.
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BLM: Migrating eagle population peaked early this year
The annual migration of bald eagles to Lake Coeur d’Alene to feed on spawning kokanee is past its peak, according to the Bureau of Land Management.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO
North Idaho ski areas open after slow start
Amid challenges like warm temperatures and strong winds that caused power outages across the region, all three ski areas in North Idaho are open, though operations are limited in some cases.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 HOUR, 28 MINUTES AGO
BLM: Migrating eagle population peaked early this year
The annual migration of bald eagles to Lake Coeur d’Alene to feed on spawning kokanee is past its peak, according to the Bureau of Land Management.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 DAY, 1 HOUR AGO
Town hall battery trial ends in mixed verdict
Trouette convicted on some battery charges, acquitted on others
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
Idaho town hall battery trial ends in mixed verdict
Trouette convicted on some battery charges, acquitted on others
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
Town hall battery trial ends in mixed verdict
Trouette convicted on some battery charges, acquitted on others
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
TOWN HALL VERDICT: Trouette convicted of some battery charges, acquitted on others
A Kootenai County jury delivered a mixed verdict late Thursday afternoon in the case of Paul Trouette, a security company owner accused of battering several people during a chaotic legislative town hall at Coeur d'Alene High School.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
TOWN HALL VERDICT: Trouette convicted of some battery charges, acquitted on others
A Kootenai County jury delivered a mixed verdict late Thursday afternoon in the case of Paul Trouette, a security company owner accused of battering several people during a chaotic legislative town hall at Coeur d'Alene High School.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 9 HOURS AGO
Jury deliberates town hall battery case
The question of whether Paul Trouette committed criminal acts when he helped drag a woman out of a legislative town hall at Coeur d'Alene High School and put his hands on three other people is now in the hands.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
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.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
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.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
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.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO