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
JUNE NIBJ: Advocates push for attainable housing in Kootenai County
Casey Doyle never thought she’d be a homeowner. Then a miracle happened.
NIBJ | UPDATED 1 HOUR, 27 MINUTES AGO
JUNE NIBJ: Advocates push for attainable housing in Kootenai County
Casey Doyle never thought she’d be a homeowner. Then a miracle happened.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 HOUR, 27 MINUTES AGO
CDA Marathon draws thousands of runners
Cynthia Craft and Johanna Gertner were hand in hand when they crossed the finish line of the Coeur d’Alene 10K Sunday.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 DAY, 1 HOUR AGO
Woman charged with animal cruelty
A woman was arrested this week on animal cruelty charges related to a dog boarding facility she once managed, which was shut down two years ago following a dog’s death.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
Some Tubbs Hill trails to close temporarily
Several trails on Tubbs Hill will close for wildfire mitigation starting Memorial Day.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
Woman charged with animal cruelty
A woman was arrested this week on animal cruelty charges related to a dog boarding facility she once managed, which was shut down two years ago following a dog’s death.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
Regan loses precinct committee race
Brent Regan, the longtime chair of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, lost his GOP precinct committee race Tuesday night. That might not stop him from leading the KCRCC.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
Knapp crushes Kovacs
Former chief deputy assessor Allyson Knapp flattened incumbent Kootenai County Assessor Béla Kovacs in Tuesday’s Republican primary election, winning the race with 65% of the vote and 17,451 votes overall.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
Republican legislators beat primary challengers
Incumbent state lawmakers came out on top in both contested Republican primary elections on Tuesday.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 1 HOUR 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 and proof of residence.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
North Idaho College celebrates class of 2026
This year, 876 students graduated from NIC.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Decisions await on Election Day
Election Day is almost here.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
North Idaho College celebrates class of 2026
This year, 876 students graduated from NIC.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Carlos Zamora: New role for an old hand
Though Carlos Zamora retired just last week from a long career in finance, he doesn’t plan to have much down time. With three-term Kootenai County Treasurer Steve Matheson not seeking reelection, Zamora will face Teresa Mallery in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. The winner will run unopposed in November.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
