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

Commission will consider magistrate judge applicants

The First Judicial District Magistrates Commission will meet to select a magistrate judge to replace Judge Robert Caldwell, who died in April at age 59.
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Coeur d’Alene Resort marks 40 years of excellence

Forty years ago this week, The Coeur d’Alene Resort opened its doors.
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Rathdrum mayor resigns

Rathdrum’s mayor, Mike Hill, resigned from his position over the weekend, the day after the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office announced that Hill was involved in a domestic battery incident.
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Rathdrum mayor resigns amid investigation of domestic battery incident

Rathdrum Mayor Mike Hill resigned from his position the day after the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office announced that he was involved in a “domestic battery” incident.
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Coeur d’Alene Resort marks 40 years of excellence

Forty years ago this week, The Coeur d’Alene Resort opened its doors.
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PHD aims to revitalize clinic

Panhandle Health District leaders revealed during a Tuesday meeting with Kootenai County commissioners that they plan to revitalize PHD’s clinic and double services without asking for additional county funding.
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Coeur d'Alene Charter students explore justice system

It takes the work of many people for Kootenai County’s criminal justice system to work. Charter Academy eighth graders got to meet some of the key players Friday at the juven
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County candidates face community

The issues of growth, future planning and public trust took center stage Thursday when Republican candidates for Kootenai County assessor and commissioner fielded questions at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.
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PHD aims to revitalize clinic

Panhandle Health District leaders revealed during a Tuesday meeting with Kootenai County commissioners that they plan to revitalize PHD’s clinic and double services without asking for additional county funding.
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Cd'A man arrested after standoff

Police arrested a Coeur d'Alene man Tuesday after he allegedly threatened others with a knife during a mental health crisis.
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Cd’A deficit projected to shrink

Potential savings from general fund wages and benefits are expected to reduce the city’s projected budget deficit from $1.8 million to $1.1 million.
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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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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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Jail OT budget increases again

With the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office poised to outspend its increased budget time for overtime seven months before the end of the fiscal year, mainly due to overtime worked at the county jail, commissioners agreed this week to inject another $1.3 million into the budget.
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‘Women of Impact’ talk diversity

For years after Blair Williams lost the ability to walk, she said she was reluctant to identify herself as disabled.
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