Thursday, November 05, 2026
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

Veterans Treatment Court helps justice-involved vets recover

When trauma, mental health struggles or substance abuse disorder culminate in crisis, veterans facing criminal charges may find it especially painful to bear the stigma often associated with justice-involved individuals. "When we do things that violate the law or public trust, it creates a deeper shame and isolation," said Navy …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO

Kootenai County voters reject Citylink management

Voters came out against Kootenai County managing Citylink on Tuesday night, a decision that could greatly impact the bus system's future
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 DAY, 9 HOURS AGO

Republican incumbents sweep legislative races

Incumbent Republican state legislators swept eight contested races Tuesday night.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 DAY, 10 HOURS AGO

Election Day is here

Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. New voters can register at the polls; they’ll need a current photo ID, as well as proof of residence.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 10 HOURS AGO

'Long live Girl Scouts'

Girl Scouts commemorate historic 1965 gathering at Farragut
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 10 HOURS AGO

Election Day approaches

Election Day is almost here, North Idaho. Early voting ended Friday ahead of Tuesday's general election.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 9 HOURS AGO

'Long live Girl Scouts'

Girl Scouts commemorate historic 1965 gathering at Farragut
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 9 HOURS AGO

Community gives feedback on NIC campus master plan

How should North Idaho College's campus and facilities change over the coming years? About a dozen community members gathered Thursday evening in the Lake Coeur d'Alene Room in the Student Union Building on NIC's main campus to discuss that topic during a listening session about the college's campus master plan.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 10 HOURS AGO

Community gives feedback on NIC campus master plan

How should North Idaho College's campus and facilities change over the coming years? About a dozen community members gathered Thursday evening in the Lake Coeur d'Alene Room in the Student Union Building on NIC's main campus to discuss that topic during a listening session about the college's campus master plan.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 9 HOURS AGO

Kootenai County voting equipment upgraded before high turnout Nov. 3 election

Kootenai County upgraded its voting equipment ahead of the Nov. 3 election. The county has transitioned to the Hart Verity Vanguard voting system, the only voting system certified by the Idaho Secretary of State that meets the federal Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0 standards, according to the Kootenai County Elections …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Kootenai County commissioners debate $1M Hayden law enforcement contract

Kootenai County commissioners were split on whether to accept the city of Hayden's proposed contract for law enforcement services, while the Hayden City Council prepared to consider the same agreement Tuesday night.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

NOV NIBJ: Businesses benefit from volunteering

Community engagement can be more than a single day of service. For businesses like Alliant Insurance Services in Coeur d'Alene, serving the community is part of the culture.
NIBJ | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

NOV NIBJ: Businesses benefit from volunteering

Community engagement can be more than a single day of service. For businesses like Alliant Insurance Services in Coeur d'Alene, serving the community is part of the culture.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Navy urges Kootenai County commissioners to maintain public Bayview boat launch

The U.S. Navy has waded into the ongoing dispute between Lakes Highway District and Kootenai County over who should maintain the public boat ramp in Bayview.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Stepmother arrested in Rathdrum child abuse case

Police arrested the wife of a man who is accused of brutally beating his 11-year-old daughter with a belt and then denying her medical care to hide the abuse.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO

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