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

Mending hearts, one at a time

Kootenai Health nurse honored for inspiring hope in heart community
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 18 HOURS AGO

Cd’A, NIC leaders talk joint projects

Leaders from the city of Coeur d’Alene and North Idaho College convened this week for early talks on possible joint projects, including a concept for an arena that could accommodate large events and the future of the historic building that houses the Human Rights Education Institute.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 18 HOURS AGO

Cd’A, NIC leaders talk joint projects

Leaders from the city of Coeur d’Alene and North Idaho College convened this week for early talks on possible joint projects, including a concept for an arena that could accommodate large events and the future of the historic building that houses the Human Rights Education Institute.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 18 HOURS AGO

Case continues for son charged with mother’s murder

A man accused of attacking and fatally injuring his elderly mother last September remains in jail on $3 million bail ahead of a six-week trial that could begin late this year.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Dismissal sought in Stateline murder case

A judge will weigh a request to dismiss a murder charge against a DoorDash driver accused of fatally shooting a pedestrian during a road rage incident near Stateline Speedway.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Case continues for son charged with mother’s murder

A man accused of attacking and fatally injuring his elderly mother last September remains in jail on $3 million bail ahead of a six-week trial that could begin late this year.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Dismissal sought in Stateline murder case

A judge will weigh a request to dismiss a murder charge against a DoorDash driver accused of fatally shooting a pedestrian during a road rage incident near Stateline Speedway.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Suspect dead, K-9 wounded after shootout

A Bonner County man who allegedly pointed a gun at a deputy and shot a K-9, badly injuring the dog, is dead after exchanging gunfire with police Tuesday night, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Suspect dead, K-9 wounded after shootout

A Bonner County man who allegedly pointed a gun at a deputy and shot a K-9, badly injuring the dog, is dead after exchanging gunfire with police Tuesday night, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Man gets prison for demolishing Post Falls home

A man who carried out the “violent, unprovoked” destruction of an unoccupied home with an excavator last year received a lengthy prison sentence.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

Fire danger rises in North Idaho

Amid critical fire weather conditions across North Idaho, the Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management urges residents to use “extreme caution” this week and avoid activities that could spark a wildfire.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO

Investigation continues after body found in Cd'A National Forest

Authorities continue to investigate the case of a woman who was found dead in a remote area within the Coeur d’Alene National Forest in early June, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS AGO

Fire danger rises in North Idaho

Amid critical fire weather conditions across North Idaho, the Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management urges residents to use “extreme caution” this week and avoid activities that could spark a wildfire.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

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