Kaye Thornbrugh

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Staff Reporter at Coeur d’Alene Press

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Articles

Two dead after crime spree near Washington-Idaho border

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

Police in Spokane Valley fatally shot a man who authorities said had killed a good Samaritan in Kootenai County during a carjacking spree early Sunday. The spree began around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, according to police, when a suspect who has not been publicly identified stole a vehicle from a father and daughter in Spokane Valley and then fled east toward Idaho. Deputies pursued the suspect, who reportedly reached speeds of up to 140 mph, and lost sight of him before he crossed into Kootenai County.
Gizmo summer camps offer hands-on learning

2 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — Gizmo-CDA is offering summer camp options to keep young people entertained and spark their imaginations. Coding, 3D printing, robotics, engineering and designing are some of the skills kids can explore through Gizmo’s camps, all in collaborative groups on the North Idaho College campus. The following camps have space available: • From Circuits to Sundaes, July 21 – 25: What’s cooler than ice cream?
‘No Kings’ protests planned in North Idaho Saturday

2 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — While protests over federal immigration enforcement actions continue nationwide, more cities are expected to see demonstrations later this week, including several in North Idaho. “No Kings” protests are planned across the country Saturday, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s planned military parade in Washington, D.C., as well as Trump’s 79th birthday. The Coeur d’Alene protest is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 95 and Appleway Avenue.
A Car d’Lane dream comes true

2 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — From the time that he was a child, Thomas Chaffin has always had a love for muscle cars. It was a passion that his father, Keven Chaffin, encouraged. The father-son duo enjoyed attending car shows together, especially Car d’Lane. When Chaffin was about 14 years old, they began working on their own project: a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. It was an activity they could share while Chaffin’s dad battled cancer.
Kootenai County Sheriff's Office proposes new $54 million budget

2 weeks ago | krem.com | Kaye Thornbrugh |Coeur d'Alene Press

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office outlined a proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 in a Tuesday meeting with county commissioners. The agency’s proposed budget is $54 million, a figure that includes about $4.5 million in new funding requests. Kootenai County commissioners will weigh the requests as part of the budgeting process. The adopted budget for fiscal year 2025 included $48 million for the sheriff’s office.
KCSO proposes $54 million budget

2 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office outlined a proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 in a Tuesday meeting with county commissioners. The agency’s proposed budget is $54 million, a figure that includes about $4.5 million in new funding requests. Kootenai County commissioners will weigh the requests as part of the budgeting process. The adopted budget for fiscal year 2025 included $48 million for the sheriff’s office.
Former precinct committeeman objects to removal from KCRCC

2 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — A former member of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee said she was wrongly removed from her elected position, while GOP leadership contends that her removal was required under the group’s rules. Kootenai County is divided into 74 precincts, each containing at most a few thousand residents. Representatives from each precinct, called committeemen, form a central committee for each political party. These committeemen are elected during primary elections.
Pride in the Park is Saturday in Coeur d’Alene

3 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — North Idaho Pride Alliance’s annual Pride in the Park celebration is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Coeur d’Alene City Park. The free event is meant to build “a stronger and more unified community for all,” according to NIPA. There will be food, entertainment and space for community resources and local businesses to share information. “Pride in the Park has become a tradition here in Coeur d’Alene,” said Dr. Sarah Lynch, executive director of North Idaho Pride Alliance.
Spokane Valley man sentenced for vehicular manslaughter

3 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Kaye Thornbrugh

COEUR d’ALENE — A Washington man who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal crash while under the influence of alcohol received a jail sentence this week after the victim’s family expressed their forgiveness. Mark A. Bruzas, 34, of Spokane Valley, pleaded guilty in March to vehicular manslaughter, a felony, in connection with the 2023 death of 83-year-old Coeur d’Alene resident Donald Phelan.
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office requests $3.8M for jail medical costs

3 weeks ago | krem.com | Kaye Thornbrugh |Coeur d'Alene Press

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — The cost of providing medical care to people who are held in the Kootenai County jail is rising, according to the sheriff’s office. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has requested $3.8 million to pay for jail medical and mental health care in fiscal year 2026, an increase of about 4.5% over the prior year. Capt. Jeremy Hyle said providing medical care is becoming more expensive due to “skyrocketing” medication costs and due to an increasing need for hospital care.

Journalists covering the same region

Carolyn Lamberson

Senior Editor at The Spokesman-Review

Carolyn Lamberson primarily covers news in the Spokane region, Washington, United States and surrounding areas.

Cristian Garza

Producer and Reporter at KNDO-TV (Yakima, WA)

Cristian Garza primarily covers news in the Spokane region, Washington, United States and surrounding areas.

Caroline Lobsinger

Managing Editor at Bonner County Daily Bee

Managing Editor at Bonners Ferry Herald

Caroline Lobsinger primarily covers news in the Coeur d'Alene region, Idaho, United States, including surrounding areas such as Post Falls and Hayden.