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
MAY NIBJ: Behind-the-scenes roles help Kootenai Health run
During a hospital stay, patients see and interact with nurses, doctors and other bedside caregivers.
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MAY NIBJ: Behind-the-scenes roles help Kootenai Health run
During a hospital stay, patients see and interact with nurses, doctors and other bedside caregivers.
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Teen charged with rape
A teen accused of raping an intoxicated woman last year is facing a felony charge.
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Idaho Supreme Court considers appeal in drag defamation case
Post Falls blogger Summer Bushnell faced scrutiny from the Idaho Supreme Court this week when she argued that the court should overturn a $1.1 million civil judgement against her for falsely claiming that a drag performer exposed himself to a crowd that included children during a Pride event in 2022.
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State leaders mark America 250 in Cd’A
Idaho’s future will be decided in the May 19 Republican primary election and it’s the responsibility of all Idaho voters to make their voices heard. That was the message shared by five of Idaho’s constitutional officers Thursday night at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.
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State leaders mark America 250 in Cd’A
Idaho’s future will be decided in the May 19 Republican primary election and it’s the responsibility of all Idaho voters to make their voices heard.
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Standoff underway in Hayden
The Kootenai County Joint Agency SWAT team is responding to a residence on Janice Street in Hayden, where a man wanted on a warrant for stalking is barricaded, according to authorities.
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Local news essential in times of crisis
Deputy fire marshal Craig Etherton knows as well as anyone the importance of relationships between agencies like the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department and local media, especially during emergencies.
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Report: Crime down in Cd’A
Crime continues to decline in Lake City, down about 70% over the past decade, according to new data from the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.
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Kootenai Health unveils new surgical robot
Katie Chaffin peered into a device that resembled a virtual reality headset, squeezed a pair of hand controllers and across the room, a surgical instrument delicately grasped a tiny rubber ring.
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Post Falls man charged with terrorism
A Post Falls man accused of smashing windows with a baseball bat at the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and threatening law enforcement over the weekend will undergo a mental health evaluation, a judge ordered Monday.
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Cd’A Council to consider hazard mitigation plan
The city council will decide on Tuesday whether to approve the 2026 Kootenai County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Commissioners approve Cd’A Airport fee changes
Kootenai County commissioners voted this week to approve an updated fee schedule for the Coeur d’Alene Airport.
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Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty celebrates downtown Cd’A office
History came full circle when Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty celebrated the grand opening of its new downtown office within the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza.
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